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

Detailed Legal Analysis

Medical negligence is deficiency in service under Tamil Nadu Rent Control Act 1960 and actionable before the consumer commission in Madurai. The Madras 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 Madras High Court has endorsed the Bolam test for evaluating medical negligence in consumer cases.

Under Tamil Nadu Rent Control Act 1960, the commission can award compensation for additional medical expenses and suffering. In Madurai, you may also file a complaint with the state medical council for professional misconduct.