Mohali, December 12 — A serious allegation has surfaced against Livasa Hospital, Sector 71, Mohali, after a family claimed that the hospital conducted procedures without consent and inflated the medical bill far beyond the estimate initially provided.
According to the complainant, his patient Mr. Khyali Ram was admitted to the hospital on 31 October after being given a treatment estimate of ₹50,000. An advance payment of ₹30,000 was deposited at the time of admission.
However, the family alleges that without informing them, the hospital shifted the patient to the Operation Theatre (OT) and later to the ICU. “They kept calling me for consent after doing everything on their own,” the complainant said, claiming that the staff acted independently and ignored clear instructions.
The next day, the family was handed a bill of over ₹2 lakh, a figure they say came as a “shock” since no approval or discussion took place regarding any additional procedures. The complainant further alleged that procedures worth ₹90,000 were done unnecessarily, solely to inflate the cost.
Unhappy with the situation, the family shifted the patient to PGI Chandigarh, where doctors reportedly told them that no ICU care, oxygen support, or emergency intervention was required. The patient, according to PGI’s assessment, was stable and could have been managed on a normal bed — contradicting the treatment given earlier.
The family has accused Livasa Hospital of misleading practices, saying the hospital was “only concerned about money, not the patient’s condition.” The complainant said he now plans to take legal action against the hospital.
As of now, Livasa Hospital has not issued any response to these allegations.
The incident has sparked concern among local residents, many of whom have been raising questions about the transparency and ethics of private healthcare facilities in the region.