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What is res ipsa loquitur?
eMediNexus, 02 September 2021
#Multispeciality
Res ipsa loquitur translates as ldquo the thing speaks for itself rdquo In a case where negligence is evident the principle of res ipsa loquitur applies and the complainant does not have to prove anything as the t ...MORE
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What precautions can the doctors take to avoid negligence?
eMediNexus, 01 September 2021
#Multispeciality
Every doctor should carefully read the Code of Medical Ethics which is part of the Indian Medical Council Professional Conduct Etiquette and Ethics Regulations 2002 issued by the ...MORE
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Are experts required in every case of negligence?
eMediNexus, 31 August 2021
#Multispeciality
There may be simple cases of medical negligence where expert evidence is not needed In a judgment dated 8th March 2010 in Civil Appeal No 2641 2010 titled ldquo V Kishan Rao Vs Nikh ...MORE
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Can an "error of judgment" be termed medical negligence?
eMediNexus, 30 August 2021
#Multispeciality
In one of the cases the Apex Court of India has observed ldquo An error of judgment on the part of a professional is not negligence per se rdquo nbsp ReferenceJacob Mathew v State of Punjab SC ...MORE
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Was there a contributory or comparative negligence?
eMediNexus, 29 August 2021
#Multispeciality
There are many judgments clarifying the said subject There are times when the unexpected results may not be due to negligence of the doctor but due ...MORE
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When is negligence termed criminal negligence?
eMediNexus, 28 August 2021
#Multispeciality
ldquo To prosecute a medical professional for negligence under criminal law it must be shown that the accused did something or failed to do something which in the given facts and cir ...MORE
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