Harm resulting from a doctor’s error in judgment would not necessarily be held as a case of medical negligence. She also said she was not provided treatment records when she decided to go to another doctor. The woman maintained that due to the deficiency in services, she suffered severe damage in her hand and was unable to do day-to-day chores. Denying all allegations, the hospital said the woman was a “high-risk patient”as she was pregnant for the fourth time. The woman was informed that it would take around a month for the hand to heal.

Source: Indian Express June 16, 2017 22:41 UTC