Panipat hospital negligence FIR filed against doctors, Park Hospital

• A 42-year-old woman died after an unauthorized heart stent procedure at Park Hospital in Panipat.
• The hospital allegedly forged the family's signatures on the consent form without their knowledge or consent.
• An FIR has been registered against the doctors and the hospital under Sections 106, 318(4), and 351(2) of the B haratiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
• The case highlights the risk of medical negligence claims against private hospitals in India when performing procedures without patient consent.

An FIR has been registered against the doctors and the hospital under Sections 106 (causing death by negligence), 318(4) (cheating), and 351(2) (criminal intimidation) of the B haratiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

A 42-year-old woman, Guddi Devi, was admitted to Park Hospital in Panipat for treatment of a fractured leg after a road accident on July 24. However, the next day, her family was informed that doctors had performed an unauthorized heart stent procedure without their consent or knowledge. The family alleged that neither they nor the patient were told about any cardiac intervention before the procedure, and that the hospital forged their signatures on the consent form. Guddi Devi was later shifted to the ICU, where she died during treatment. An FIR has been registered against the doctors and the hospital under Sections 106, 318(4), and 351(2) of the B haratiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, for causing death by negligence, cheating, and criminal intimidation.

The FIR has been registered under Sections 106 (causing death by negligence), 318(4) (cheating), and 351(2) (criminal intimidation) of the B haratiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The police have initiated an investigation into the allegations, which include medical negligence, cheating, and performing an unnecessary medical procedure. Lawyers say that this case highlights the risk of medical negligence claims against private hospitals in India, particularly when performing procedures without patient consent. They advise clients to carefully review hospital policies and procedures for obtaining informed consent before undergoing any treatment.

This incident raises concerns about the accountability of private hospitals in India for medical negligence and unauthorized procedures. The family's allegations that the hospital performed the stent procedure to claim higher reimbursement under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme is a serious issue that needs to be investigated. The case also highlights the need for patients and their families to be aware of their rights and to seek legal action if they suspect medical negligence or unauthorized procedures.

This development highlights the risk of medical negligence claims against private hospitals in India, particularly when performing procedures without patient consent. Lawyers should advise clients to carefully review hospital policies and procedures for obtaining informed consent before undergoing any treatment.

Source: Original reporting via local news outlets