Previously, while considering the matter, the District Commission had held the neurosurgeon negligent and directed him to pay Rs 15 lakh compensation to the patient, whereas the hospital had been slapped with Rs 5 lakh compensation. NCDRC observed that the discharge summary was incomplete, and operation notes were not provided despite an RTI appeal. Further, the District Commission also held the petitioner hospital liable for not informing the patient/complainant about the said lapse in the procedure. This also, in our opinion, was a deficiency on which the District Commission has rightly arrived at a correct conclusion. To view the order, click on the link below:https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/ncdrc-upholds-compensation-301953.pdfAlso Read: Nerve injury due to negligence in spinal anaesthesia: Consumer court slaps Rs 3.2 lakh compensation on hospital, doctors