<p>The Delhi Medical Council has concluded the investigation in the case of a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/newborn-death-delhi-medical-council-sends-notice-to-max-hospital-doctors-nurses-27542">premature baby who was wrongly declared dead at Max Hospital in Delhi</a> last year by giving a clean chit to the doctors.</p>

<p>The hospital had wrongly declared a premature twin as dead on November 30, 2017.</p>

<p>Both the babies were declared stillborn by the hospital and handed over to the family allegedly in a polythene bag.</p>

<p>The family discovered that the boy was still alive, while they were on way to do the&nbsp;final rites.</p>

<p>The baby died during treatment at a nursing home in Pitampura a week later.</p>

<p>A panel formed by the Delhi government to look into the case had found Max hospital guilty of not following prescribed medical norms in dealing with newborn infants.&nbsp;</p>

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The hospital had wrongly declared a premature twin as dead on November 30, 2017

The Delhi Medical Council has concluded the investigation in the case of a premature baby who was wrongly declared dead at Max Hospital in Delhi last year by giving a clean chit to the doctors. The hospital had wrongly declared a premature twin as dead on November 30, 2017. Both the babies were declared stillborn by the hospital and handed over to the family allegedly in a polythene bag. The family discovered that the boy was still alive, while they were on way to do the final rites. The baby died during treatment at a nursing home in Pitampura a week later. A panel formed by the Delhi government to look into the case had found Max hospital guilty of not following prescribed medical norms in dealing with newborn infants. Case of a premature baby wrongly declared dead at Max Hospital Shalimar Bagh in Delhi: Delhi Medical Council concludes investigation, gives clean chit to doctors. — ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2018 ×

Delhi Medical Council gives clean chit to Max doctors who incorrectly declared baby dead

<p>Delhi&#39;s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal commented a day after the Delhi government decided to cancel the licence of a leading hospital for alleged medical negligence.</p>

<p>While speaking at the launch of the Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojna scheme in Delhi, Kejriwal noted that his government would not hesitate to act sternly in cases of criminal negligence and &quot;looting of parents&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, made headlines when the officials wrongly declared an alive baby dead on November 30. The baby&#39;s body was handed over to their parents in a plastic bag, along with his still-born sister. The baby boy died&nbsp;at a nursing home in Pitampura a week later.</p>

<p>The Delhi Medical Association and the Indian Medical Association have criticised the government&#39;s decision to cancel the license of the private hospital. The DMA called the decision &quot;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-govts-decision-to-cancel-hospital-licence-irrational-delhi-medical-association-26321">irrational and autocratic</a>&quot;.</p>

<p>In the meanwhile, Kejriwal today went on to say that it takes courage to cancel the licence of a leading healthcare facility like the Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh.</p>

<p>&quot;If we had entered into any setting with the hospital, we would not have been able to face our conscience and would have lost the faith of the people. We are not against private hospitals. But we will hesitate to act sternly in cases of criminal negligence and looting of patients,&quot; he said.</p>

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Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, made headlines when the officials wrongly declared an alive baby dead on November 30

Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal commented a day after the Delhi government decided to cancel the licence of a leading hospital for alleged medical negligence. While speaking at the launch of the Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojna scheme in Delhi, Kejriwal noted that his government would not hesitate to act sternly in cases of criminal negligence and "looting of parents". Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, made headlines when the officials wrongly declared an alive baby dead on November 30. The baby's body was handed over to their parents in a plastic bag, along with his still-born sister. The baby boy died at a nursing home in Pitampura a week later. The Delhi Medical Association and the Indian Medical Association have criticised the government's decision to cancel the license of the private hospital. The DMA called the decision "irrational and autocratic". In the meanwhile, Kejriwal today went on to say that it takes courage to cancel the licence of a leading healthcare facility like the Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh. "If we had entered into any setting with the hospital, we would not have been able to face our conscience and would have lost the faith of the people. We are not against private hospitals. But we will hesitate to act sternly in cases of criminal negligence and looting of patients," he said. (With inputs from PTI)

Delhi government won't hesitate to act against erring private hospitals, says Kejriwal

<p>In a case of negligence, Max hospital Shalimar Bagh in Delhi has declared one of the twins dead while the baby was still alive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The parents of the child said they were about to bury the child when they found out that it was alive.</p>

<p>Ashish, the man whose child was declared dead by Max Hospital and was found alive later, said after the baby was declared dead, babies were given to him in packets, when they left for cremation ground they noticed movement and on checking found one was breathing.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>They took the baby to a nursing home near their residence where the baby is admitted, though the condition is critical.</p>

<p>The Delhi government has ordered an inquiry into the matter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>News agency ANI quoting Delhi Police Spokesperson Deependra Pathak said that the police were taking into account all details of the situation, and were also consulting legal experts.</p>

<p>&quot;It is a very shocking incident and shows the height of negligence. We have started immediate inquiry and investigation in this case. We are also consulting legal experts,&quot; Pathak was quoted as saying.</p>

<p>The Delhi Police will take further action if a case of negligence surfaces.</p>

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<p>&quot;Under the court&#39;s direction, we will also consult Delhi Medical Council or Indian Medical Council, and convey to them details of all circumstances. Then, we&#39;ll take legal action if a case of negligence surfaces,&quot; Pathak said, adding that the police will also look if there are more cases of criminal negligence in the hospital.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Union Health Minister JP Nadda has spoken to Health Secretary in this connection.</p>

<p>&#39;&#39;Very unfortunate incident. I&#39;ve asked Delhi government to look into it the matter and take necessary action,&#39;&#39; Nadda said.&nbsp;</p>


The parents of the child said they were about to bury the child when they found out that it was alive.

In a case of negligence, Max hospital Shalimar Bagh in Delhi has declared one of the twins dead while the baby was still alive. The parents of the child said they were about to bury the child when they found out that it was alive. Ashish, the man whose child was declared dead by Max Hospital and was found alive later, said after the baby was declared dead, babies were given to him in packets, when they left for cremation ground they noticed movement and on checking found one was breathing. After being declared dead, babies were given to us in packets, when we left for cremation ground we noticed movement & on checking found one was breathing. We immediately rushed to nearby hospital: Ashish, man whose child was declared dead by Max Hospital & was found alive later pic.twitter.com/EyhmL8EVXt — ANI (@ANI) December 1, 2017 × They took the baby to a nursing home near their residence where the baby is admitted, though the condition is critical. The Delhi government has ordered an inquiry into the matter. Very unfortunate incident, have asked Delhi government to look into it the matter and take necessary action: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Max Hospital medical negligence issue #Delhi pic.twitter.com/WBPtlhlVH6 — ANI (@ANI) December 1, 2017 × News agency ANI quoting Delhi Police Spokesperson Deependra Pathak said that the police were taking into account all details of the situation, and were also consulting legal experts. "It is a very shocking incident and shows the height of negligence. We have started immediate inquiry and investigation in this case. We are also consulting legal experts," Pathak was quoted as saying. The Delhi Police will take further action if a case of negligence surfaces. Appeal to the states adopt Clinical Establishments Act so that regulatory authorities are operative and can see working and functioning of private institutions: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Max Hospital medical negligence issue #Delhi pic.twitter.com/oQaYIOKpTk — ANI (@ANI) December 1, 2017 × "Under the court's direction, we will also consult Delhi Medical Council or Indian Medical Council, and convey to them details of all circumstances. Then, we'll take legal action if a case of negligence surfaces," Pathak said, adding that the police will also look if there are more cases of criminal negligence in the hospital. Meanwhile, Union Health Minister JP Nadda has spoken to Health Secretary in this connection. ''Very unfortunate incident. I've asked Delhi government to look into it the matter and take necessary action,'' Nadda said.

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