7 items
Evidence for Medical Negligence
- Complete medical recordsCriticalAll medical records including case papers, OPD records, admission papers, treatment charts, and discharge summary
- Hospital bills and receiptsCriticalAll hospital bills, pharmacy receipts, lab test bills, and payment records for the treatment received
- Second medical opinionCriticalWritten opinion from another qualified doctor confirming that the treatment was substandard or negligent
- Prescription and medication recordsAll prescriptions given by the doctor and records of medications administered during treatment
- Consent forms signedCopies of all consent forms signed before surgery or treatment — check if risks were properly explained
- Lab reports and imagingAll lab test reports, X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans, and other diagnostic reports from before and after treatment
- Photographs of injury or conditionDated photographs showing the medical condition, surgical complications, or injuries caused by negligence
Be careful
- Get complete medical records from the hospital — they cannot refuse under law.
- Consult another doctor for an independent opinion before filing a complaint.