Table 6.
Reasons for filing cases in gynecology
| Sl no | Reason | Total no of cases | % | Negligence proved with compensation | Case dismissed without compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Postoperative complications including death | 44 | 57.1 | 9 | 35 |
| 2 | Intraoperative complications | 9 | 11.7 | 5 | 4 |
| 3 | Treatment failure | 5 | 6.5 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | Wrong diagnosis and failure to execute standard level of care | 4 | 5.2 | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | Complications following D and C | 4 | 5.2 | – | 4 |
| 6 | Operating on the wrong site | 2 | 2.6 | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Allegations for not performing the required surgery | 2 | 2.6 | – | 2 |
| 8 | Operating without consent | 2 | 2.6 | – | 2 |
| 9 | Extension of surgery beyond consent | 2 | 2.6 | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | Leaving a foreign body inside the abdomen | 2 | 2.6 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | Blood transfusion reactions | 1 | 1.3 | – | 1 |