Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Man's Finger Amputated After ESI Hospital Denies Emergency Care
A man's finger was amputated because a hospital refused to treat him in an emergency, saying he wasn't eligible for free treatment.
The family spent money on amputation after the hospital delay.
The insurance company is now investigating.
Jatinder's finger amputated after Mohali ESI Hospital allegedly denied emergency treatment
Couple first taken to Civil Hospital, then referred to GMSH-16
ESI Hospital allegedly refused treatment, citing ineligibility for cashless treatment
Family spent Rs 5,000 on amputation after delay in treatment
ESIC seeks report from hospital's senior medical officer
- Who
- Jatinder, husband of ESIC-covered worker Fulkumari Devi
- What
- Amputation of finger due to alleged denial of emergency care
- When
- November 17, 2022
- Where
- Mohali, India
- Why
- Alleged ineligibility for cashless treatment at ESI Hospital
Family's Stance
Hospital's Stance
Eligibility for Treatment
Family's Stance
Jatinder was eligible for cashless treatment as per ESIC guidelines
Hospital's Stance
Jatinder was not eligible for cashless treatment, according to the duty doctor
- Hospital
- ESI Hospital, Phase 7, Mohali
- Injury
- Crush injury on left little finger
- Initial Hospital
- Civil Hospital, Phase 6, Mohali
- Referral Hospital
- Government Multi Specialty Hospital, Sector 16, Chandigarh
- Cost of Amputation
- Rs 5,000