Blanket consent forms, which attempt to cover all possible procedures a doctor or hospital might perform, are legally insufficient for interventions that carry specific risks or have alternative options. Takeaway: Explicit, procedure-specific consent is necessary for ethical and legal compliance. .. MORE

Patients affected by medical negligence can pursue remedies under multiple frameworks: 1.      Compensation Claims – Monetary claims against doctors, staff, or hospitals through: o    Civil Court (Tort or Contract Law) o    High Court (Constitutional Law) o    Consumer.. MORE

Yes, it isobligatory for doctors, hospitals to provide the copy of the case record ormedical record to the patient or his legal representative. The Medical Councilof India has imposed an obligation on doctors as per the Indian Medical Council(Professional Ethics, Etiquette & Conduct) Regulations, 2002 notified on11th March 2002, .. MORE

A well-maintained medical record has the following key features: ·         It is clear, concise, legible, and accurate. ·         It is dated and timed appropriately. ·         It includes essential details such as pat.. MORE

Yes, a patient who suffers from the negligent actof the doctors can seek remedy under several laws:1. Compensatory action -Complaint against doctors, staff or hospital, whether private or government,who committed negligence, to seek monetary compensation before - Civil Court under law of Torts or Law of Contract, High Cour.. MORE

Informedconsent is a cornerstone of medical ethics, but there are exceptions in emergency situations:·       Emergencycare: Consent maynot be required when delay in treatment could cause serious harm or threatenlife.·       Therapeuticprivilege: If fulldisclosur.. MORE

In order to enable the patients to play a significantrole in decision-making, they must be provided with adequate information. Inthe Samira Kohli vs. Dr. Prabha Manchanda and Ors. I (2008) CPJ 56 (SC), theHon’ble Supreme Court of India observed:“32. ii: The ‘adequate information’ to be furnished bythe doctor (or a member of his team) wh.. MORE