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Historic Decision In Nepal

KATHMANDU, NOV 15 - In a historic decision, the Supreme Court on Sunday slapped a compensatory fine of Rs. 617,000 on Blue Cross Nursing Home and its doctor Dinesh Bikram Shah whose “wrong medical perception” led to serious physical disability of his patient, Srijana K.C. The compensation is, however, one third of the claimed amount — Rs. 1.8 million.

The court also directed the Health Ministry to formulate separate legislation governing doctor-patient relations and issues of compensation within 18 months.It was ten long years and a tough legal battle for Srijana, now 23, and her mother Sarita K.C. with the case passing through all three tiers of the judiciary. At the age of 12, Srijana lost an eye and incurred several physical disabilities including serious damage to her face after taking drugs prescribed by Dr. Shah for 20 days.

“I am pleased that my struggle has at least contributed to secure patients’ rights,” said Srijana. “Compensation is not an issue, as it cannot bring back my eye, my da-maged organs and correct the complex disability I have incurred.” Her mother said she spent over 1.3 million rupees on Srijana’s treatment.

Dr. Shah said though the verdict was “biased” he would accept it.

Srijana’s case is the first-of-its-kind to reach the apex court. As there is no specific law governing issues of compensation related to loss of life and injuries due to wrong medical treatment, most of such cases fizzle out before reaching the court or spur violence. So far, the victims of wrong medical treatment have no other legal base than the Consumer Rights Act, which is inadequate to deal with medical issues.

“The doctor-patient relationship is still based on prescriptions and there is no legal arrangement to deal with this issue,” observed the court verdict. “Every patient has the right to know about the treatment process, effects of the drug and the doctor-patient relation should be based on ‘informed consent.”

“It is a landmark decision,” said Advocate Rama Pant of Pro Public. “Besides delivering justice to the victim, the court has moved one step further with the directive towards regulating the chaotic medical sector.”

source: kathmandu post

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One More Victim of Democratic Movement: Mukesh Kayastha

Mukesh Kayastha, a brave Nepali Boy who sustained critical bullet injuries during the democratic movement in 2006, and is bedridden with paralysis.

Kayastha had sustained bullet injury after security personnel opened fire on April 9, 2006, during the people’s movement.

'Mukesh's Movement'. After the smoke and sloganeering ebbed it was the resonance of people power. People like Mukesh Kayastha, 15, who joined a rally in Banepa and wast shot in the head. He hasn't yet regained consciousness. At Bir Hospital ICU he breathes quietly in a coma. Mukesh now struggles not for loktantra but for his life. It's his own andolan now.

Individuals like Mukesh yearned for change, for a life worth living. And perhaps, when we whisper the name often enough, our voices filled with hope and conviction, Mukesh will wake up in a country he felt was worth fighting for.

Kayastha's mother Mira, who has been taking care of him since the past 42 months, said she is overwhelmed by the Prime Minister's assurance.

Mukesh was treated in the Bir Hospital for 11 months at Neuro ward under the supervision of Dr Upendra Devkota for five months. Dr YK Pandey had administered a special therapy to him.

During the Prime Minister's visit, Kayastha family urged him to assist them in writing to support them in his treatment, declare him a living martyr, and provide assistance for the construction of Mukesh Kayastha Academy.

I am sure this time Government will do best for the brave person like Mukesh ... not just theoretically but practically.

You are great... Mukesh.. Get Well Soon !!!!

source: kantipur, nepalnews, nepaltimes

Maoists block roads to Kathmandu

Thousands of Nepal's former Maoist rebels have blocked all roads leading into the capital, Kathmandu, to protest against the governing coalition.Waving red flags, the rebels blocked the road at Thankot which connects the capital with the east-west highway.Hundreds of riot police have been deployed to keep the peace.

The BBC's Joanna Jolly in Kathmandu says the Maoists want a debate on presidential powers in parliament, but the government has refused the demand. The Maoists emerged as the largest party in Nepal's first democratic election last year.

They say President Ram Baran Yadav acted unconstitutionally by overruling their decision to sack the army chief earlier this year. The president's decision led to the collapse of the Maoist-led government in May.



Slogan shouting

Supporters of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) have gathered on roads connecting Kathmandu with the rest of the Himalayan nation.At the Thankot checkpoint, the main entrance to the capital, hundreds of Maoist supporters held banners and their party's red flag, stopping vehicles and chanting slogans.

Seven other Maoist checkpoints have been set up around the city and only ambulances and emergency vehicles are being allowed to pass through. Police said roads were shut by the protests but that there were no reports of violence.

Sagar Chandra Thapa, a Maoist leader in the Kathmandu valley, told the BBC that he expected thousands more supporters to join the blockade throughout the day. "Today's protest is against the president's unconstitutional move. Our protest is to establish civilian supremacy over the military. We want to discuss it in the parliament, but we are not allowed. Therefore, we are forced to take to the streets."

The Maoists say they will continue their protests until their demands are met. They plan a demonstration at the main government office complex in Kathmandu on Thursday. Thousands of Maoists held similar rallies against the president in September.

The coalition government has asked the Maoists to call off their protests. It has refused to discuss their demands, saying the issue has already been resolved.

source: bbcnews