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

Detailed Legal Analysis

Medical negligence is deficiency in service under Odisha Rent Control Act 1962 and actionable before the consumer commission in Rourkela. The Orissa 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 Orissa High Court has endorsed the Bolam test for evaluating medical negligence in consumer cases.

Under Odisha Rent Control Act 1962, the commission can award compensation for additional medical expenses and suffering. In Rourkela, you may also file a complaint with the state medical council for professional misconduct.