Regulation 1 6 of MCI Code of Ethics Regulations 2002 has emphasized on the highest quality assurance in patient care It states as follows ldquo Every physician should aid in safeguard ...MORE
A consent signed only by the patient and not by the doctor is invalid In S Thamil Selvi vs Mrs Dr Sooriya Kala on 7 March 2007 National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission New Delhi Original Petition No ...MORE
Regulation 7 17 of the MCI Code of Ethics 2002 suggests that a registered medical practitioner cannot publish photographs or case reports of his her patient ...MORE
In case of a minor patient consent must be taken from the person with parental responsibility In case of an emergency however the person in charge of the child at that time can give co ...MORE
A doctor cannot deny treatment to a patient on account of financial constraints In a case titled ldquo Mohd Ahmed Minor vs Union of India amp Ors ...MORE
There are a few exceptions wherein emergency medical intervention is administered without informed consent Informed consent may not be required in emergency situations where a delay in t ...MORE
