A 71 year old woman named Radhika Devi went to BHU Varanasi Trauma Centre for spinal tumour surgery but was mistakenly operated on for a hip fracture due to a name mix up. Her story highlights real risks in Indian hospitals. Here’s what happened, why it matters and practical ways you and your family can stay safe before any surgery.
The recent decision by the Gujarat Medical Council (GMC) to suspend the licenses of three doctors sends a strong message about the importance of ethics and patient safety in healthcare. Announced around March 14, 2026, these suspensions address serious issues such as misrepresentation of qualifications, professional misconduct, and medical negligence.
Read MoreAIIMS New Delhi doctors have issued a serious warning against using AI tools like ChatGPT for medical diagnosis or treatment after a patient suffered severe internal bleeding by following chatbot generated advice for back pain. The case highlights the dangers of self medication, AI hallucinations, and why real medical consultation, tests, and clinical judgement cannot be replaced by algorithms.
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