Woman left paralysed after treatment; hospital, doctors told to pay Rs 15 lakh
A Ludhiana hospital and two doctors faced liability for medical negligence. A woman developed paralysis after a lumbar drain procedure for a nasal fluid leak. The commission found a lack of urgency in responding to her worsening symptoms. The hospital and doctors were directed to pay fifteen lakh rupees compensation. This amount will carry six percent annual interest from the complaint date.
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) recently ruled that a Ludhiana hospital and two doctors must pay Rs 15 lakh in compensation to a 36-year-old woman paralyzed after treatment for a nasal fluid leak. The dispute stemmed from Kiran Bala's condition following a lumbar drain procedure in September 2011 at Satguru Pratap Singh Apollo Hospitals.
Initially successful, the surgery saw the leakage return the next day, leading to worsening symptoms of leg pain, numbness, and ultimately, complete paraplegia. Despite repeated complaints, Bala received painkillers but no prompt examination or specialist intervention. The NCDRC found the hospital and doctors negligent, noting the lack of urgency in responding to her worsening condition and the delay in conducting an MRI.
The commission rejected the family's claim for Rs 2 crore, deeming it excessive, and awarded the 6% interest-laden compensation.
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