Patient died due to medical negligence during blood transfusion: Hospital, 3 doctors directed to pay Rs 20 lakh as compensation

While considering the matter, the consumer court observed that proper informed consent was not obtained and required tests were not conducted before the transfusion and even though the patient complained of body pain, the transfusion was not immediately stopped. Following the transfusion, the patient developed TRALI (Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury) and consequently died.