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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Doc not at fault if consent not given
Rajendra Yadav, a police constable, was admitted on April 30, 2015, to National Heart Institute in Delhi for acute chest pain. After an angiography, his wife and her brother-in-law were informed that there was significant coronary blockage which required immediate intervention. A coronary procedure performed on April 5, 2015, but the patient's condition worsened rapidly. The ICU staff telephonically informed the Medical Superintendent and the surgeon as the patient's vitals were crashing. The surgeon reached after an hour and put the patient on ventilator, but the patient expired in a few hours. Alleging death due to medical negligence, the family called the police, and the body was sent to AIIMS for postmortem. The DCP referred the matter to the Delhi Medical Council. The Council's Disciplinary Committee gave an adverse finding against the surgeon, but in appeal he was exonerated. The patient's widow, Kamlesh, approached the National Commission, claiming Rs 5.50 crore as compensation. The National Commission noted that even though Rajendra's wife was present in the hospital, she never signed any consent form. It observed that consent for the diagnostic procedure of angiography was signed by the patient's nephew, whereas the consent for surgical procedure of PTCA was signed later by the brother-in-law. Besides, the surgeon's assertion that various family members were present but none provided timely consent was not rebutted. Accordingly, by its order of July 24, 2025, delivered by the Bench of Justice Sudip Ahluwalia along with Anoop Kumar Mendiratta, the National Commission dismissed the complaint. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
AIIMS says commentary piece by researchers on e-cigarette ban doesn't represent its view
New Delhi, The AIIMS on Sunday clarified that a commentary piece by two of its researchers advocating a relook at India's ban on e-cigarettes is the authors' views and does not represent the institute's stance on the issue. AIIMS says commentary piece by researchers on e-cigarette ban doesn't represent its view "The AIIMS is in full support of the Government of India's ban on e-cigarettes under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019," it said in a statement. As nicotine use among youth continues to rise as a potential threat in the country, AIIMS said that it strongly cautions against the deceptive advertisements of e-cigarettes under the garb of being a "safe alternative", particularly when it is being used in an unregulated or recreational setting. In response to media reports referencing an opinion on Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems , commonly known as e-cigarettes, AIIMS reiterated its clear and long-standing position opposing any form of tobacco and nicotine use, including e-cigarettes. The premier institute clarified that individual opinions and their conclusions are solely the responsibility of the respective principal investigators and research teams, and "do not represent the official stance or endorsement of AIIMS as an institution". The institute reaffirms its commitment to rigorous scientific standards, emphasising that only studies reviewed and formally adopted by its expert committees or management are considered the AIIMS' official position. The AIIMS consistently supports data-driven, evidence-based medical practice and policy and notes that any interpretation or unapproved communication should not be attributed to the institute as a whole, the statement said. It further stated that AIIMS has issued warnings against promoting, or even casually accepting, ENDS and e-cigarettes, especially among the youth. "The institute proudly stood in support of the Government of India's 2019 countrywide ban on ENDs, and will continue to stand for sound, scientific, and cautious public health policies," the statement said. AIIMS Director Dr M Srinivas has unequivocally stated in his address that the Institute is completely opposed to e-cigarettes He said, "AIIMS has always taken a clear stance against smoking and nicotine use, including e-cigarettes. We support prevention, regulation, and cessation, not replacement with unregulated alternatives." "Furthermore, official statements or policy communications are exclusively issued through designated AIIMS spokespersons or the administration. "AIIMS is committed to transparency and will continue to clarify its position when media or other entities misattribute findings to the institute," he said. The statement underlined that for authoritative information or clarification, one needs to refer to official notifications published on the AIIMS website or direct communication from authorised institutional representatives. It said that through the activities of its Tobacco Cessation Clinic , one of the first of its kind in India, AIIMS has led tobacco cessation initiatives in India. "The very existence and continuous working of this clinic speaks of AIIMS' unwavering dedication towards scaling down the burden of tobacco-related diseases in India," the statement added. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
The Hindu
11 hours ago
- The Hindu
Kerala MP Kodikunnil Suresh slams Centre for denying AIIMS to State
Kodikunnil Suresh, MP, has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the Union government's 'continued neglect' in approving an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for Kerala. In a statement issued here on Sunday (August 10, 2025), Mr. Suresh said the State was in urgent need of advanced tertiary healthcare facilities. The Mavelikara MP said he had raised a question in the Lok Sabha on August 8, seeking details from the Centre regarding the steps taken to establish an AIIMS in Kerala, the locations proposed by the State, and any feasibility studies conducted for central or southern Kerala. 'The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav informed the House that Kerala had proposed four sites for AIIMS at Kinaloor in Kozhikode, Kattakada in Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam and Ernakulam. However, the Minister admitted that none of these proposals have been approved in the current phase of the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY),' Mr. Suresh said. He said that while the government had sanctioned super-speciality blocks at Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College Hospital (MCH), Alappuzha MCH, Kozhikode MCH, and Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, these measures were no substitute for a full-fledged AIIMS. 'It is deeply disappointing that Kerala, with its exceptional health indicators, dense population, and strategic importance, remains one of the few States without an AIIMS. The Centre must end this neglect and include Kerala in the next phase of AIIMS expansion without delay. Our people deserve direct access to world-class medical education and advanced healthcare within the State,' Mr. Suresh said. He urged the Union government to prioritise Kerala in AIIMS allotment, pointing out that such an institute would significantly reduce patient migration, relieve the burden on existing hospitals, and strengthen medical research in the State.
