The Resident Doctors' Association of Safdarjung Hospital urged President Droupadi Murmu to protect patient rights, citing reports that Sonam Wangchuk was denied Leave Against Medical Advice. It sought an independent inquiry, safeguards for hospital autonomy and adherence to constitutional and medical ethics
Before admission, the patient chooses the hospital. After admission, the hospital chooses everything for the patient. This is not ordinary consumer choice; it is dependency
The Telangana SHRC has ordered Rs 50,000 compensation to a mother whose newborn suffered head injuries when a ceiling fan fell at Gudihathnoor PHC. The inquiry cited poor hospital maintenance and stressed that public hospitals are responsible for patient safety
