This book “Medical Negligence and Patient’s Rights in India”, authored by Dr. N, Murugavel, Director, Faculty of Law, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, is a highly valuable resource for both medical and law students, as it delves deeply into the complexities of medical negligence and patients' rights in India. The book explores a wide range of issues related to the duties, responsibilities, and ethical obligations of medical professionals, emphasizing that the foundation of healthcare lies in upholding professional ethics. This focus on ethics is crucial in a profession where the stakes are often life and death and where the trust between healthcare providers and patients forms the cornerstone of effective medical care.
- Introduction
- Medical Practices in Ancient Periods
- Legal Dimensions of Medical Profession
- What Amounts to Medical Negligence?
- Standard of Care
- Consent of the Patient in Treatment
- International Declarations and Rights of Patient
- Right to Health and Constitution of India
- Consumer Protection Law
- Consumer Protection Act and Rights of Patient
- Medical Negligence and Remedies to Patients Under The Consumer Protection Act
- Medical Negligence and Patients’ Rights in U.K.
- Medical Negligence Cases and The Indian Judiciary
- Instances when Medical Practitioners’ Acts Amount to Medical Negligence
- Vicarious Liability of Hospital 16. Criminal Liability of Doctors
Appendix
ISBN13:
978-81-982259-3-1
Weight:
0.00
Edition:
1st Edition
Language:
English
Title Code:
1303