• Natl Med J India · Jan 2024

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    Legal mechanisms and procedures in alleged medical negligence: A review of Indian laws and judgments.

    • Rohit Goel, Maheshnath Amarnath, Ranjit Immanuel James, and Arthy Amarnath.
    • Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry, India.
    • Natl Med J India. 2024 Jan 1; 37 (1): 394539-45.

    AbstractMedical malpractice suits are quite common in developed countries leading to an increase in malpractice insurance. Recent trends indicate that India is at the cusp of a medical malpractice crisis. There has been a rise in medical negligence cases filed against doctors, though often the allegations are frivolous. In such cases, doctors can be considered as the second victim of medical negligence. Members of the medical fraternity do not learn much about law during their training and are often naïve regarding various options available to counter such cases as well as relevant legal doctrines. Doctors thus not only need to remain updated on medical knowledge and skills but also obtain knowledge of legal paradigms. We aim to raise awareness among doctors about handling negligence cases in various forums and share insights through relevant literature, court judgments and government orders. We also map the process of handling complaints, procedures followed in various courts and the different levels of remedies available for doctors.

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