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Can a “medical accident” be termed medical negligence?

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eMediNexus    25 August 2021

In one of the judgments, the Apex Court of India observed: “Mere accident is not evidence of negligence.” The order clarified that difference of opinion or error of judgment cannot be termed negligence. Additionally, adverse reactions or medical accidents cannot be classified as medical negligence.

Reference

  1. Jacob Mathew v. State of Punjab SC / 0457 / 2005 : (2005) 6 SCC 1.

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