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2002 Supreme(Online)(J&K) 1

JAMMU AND KASHMIR HIGH COURT
, J
Bholi Devi v. State of J. and K. and Others


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1. gross medical mistakes lead to negligence findings. (Para 1 , 10 , 14)
2. respondents claim best care provided despite circumstances. (Para 6 , 7 , 8)
3. court determines compensation amount based on negligence. (Para 15 , 16)

1.Gross medical mistake can result in a findings of negligence being recorded. Such is the argument raised in this writ petition.

2. Mst. Bholi Devi was admitted in S.M.G.S. Hospital, Jammu on 12-10-1997. It was a case of pro - lapsed uterus. She was found to be suffering from Cysto - cale and Rectodele.

3. The fact that the petitioner came to be so admitted was sought to be established by showing the medical record i.e. admission card. She was advised to be operated upon on 15-10-1997. As per the petitioners the pre - operative investigations were carried out by respondents Nos. 3 to 7.
The drug allergy of the patient was recorded in General case sheet. Mst. Bholi Devi was given 5 ml tablet of Diazepam at 6 A.M. on 14th Oct. '97. As a pre - operative measure the following medicines were recommended:
(i) Tab Diazepam;
(ii) Injection Voveran;
(iii) Injection Glycopyriate.

4. Mst. Bholi Devi was examined on 15th Oct. '97 at 12. She was shifted to the o













































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