Mohan was suffering from a serious ailment. He was admitted to a well-known private hospital in Gurgaon. He was subjected to various tests. Even after diagnosis and subsequent treatment, his condition deteriorated. The d

Mohan was suffering from a serious ailment. He was admitted to a well-known private hospital in Gurgaon. He was subjected to various tests. Even after diagnosis and subsequent treatment, his condition deteriorated. The doctor advised surgery during which Mohan collapsed and died. Sushma, his wife, preferred a claim for compensation of fifty lakh rupees under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 for 'deficiency in service'. The hospital authorities contended that medical profession was being unnecessarily hounded. Is the contention tenable? Refer to relevant case law laying down the guidelines for medical profession.