A doctor in Bhavnagar gave me wrong treatment, is that medical negligence?

Detailed Legal Analysis

Medical negligence is deficiency in service under Gujarat Rent Control Act 1999 and actionable before the consumer commission in Bhavnagar. The Gujarat High Court has held that a doctor's liability arises when treatment falls below the standard of care expected of a competent practitioner.

You must obtain a medical opinion supporting negligence and preserve all prescriptions and reports. The Gujarat High Court has endorsed the Bolam test for evaluating medical negligence in consumer cases.

Under Gujarat Rent Control Act 1999, the commission can award compensation for additional medical expenses and suffering. In Bhavnagar, you may also file a complaint with the state medical council for professional misconduct.