A patient from Madhya Pradesh, admitted to BLK Max Hospital, Delhi, passed away within 24 hours of admission, raising serious concerns over hospital conduct following the death.
According to the complaint, the patient’s family had already deposited ₹2 lakh with the hospital. However, after the patient’s death, the hospital allegedly demanded an additional ₹1 lakh, which the family termed unjustified. It is alleged that the hospital administration withheld the deceased’s body and pressured the family to make the payment.
अस्पतालों का भी इलाज करना पड़ता है !!!
दिल्ली के BLK Max अस्पताल में भर्ती होने के 24 घंटे के भीतर मरीज की मृत्यु हो गई।
2 लाख रुपया जमा कर चुके मध्यप्रदेश के मरीज की
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As the incident occurred on a government holiday, when the concerned commission’s office was closed, the undersigned personally visited the hospital upon receiving information. Hospital administrative officials were informed about legal provisions and Government of India guidelines, and were urged to immediately hand over the mortal remains to the family.
With prompt intervention and coordination by Assistant Registrar Brijveer Singh, colleagues including Rahul, officials from DCPCentralDelhi, Mr Harshvardhan Mittal, and SHO Mr Subhash Chandra, the matter was resolved and the deceased’s body was handed over to the family.
The incident highlights the urgent need for stricter oversight and ethical accountability in private healthcare institutions.
May the departed soul rest in peace, and may wisdom prevail among hospital managements to ensure humane and lawful conduct in times of grief.
