Medical negligence in Clinical practice
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Abstract: When a patient approaching a doctor expects medical treatment with all the knowledge and skill that the doctor possesses to bring relief to his medical problem. In this study 90% of respondents agreed that they were aware of complete information about facts and circumstances of illness and 84% of the respondents had adequate time to explain the problems and conditions of treatment procedures. In the view of the accountability and transparency of treatment 50% of the respondents express negatively on the issues whether a patient’s is capable of understanding the risk and complexity involved in the treatment. The Indian legal system addresses medical negligence mainly through the consumer courts. The policy impact of being included under the control of the Consumer Protection Act, 1987. There should be legal awareness among the doctors that will help to provide proper medical management. Keywords:Medical negligence, Consumer Protection Act, Legal awareness
Authors and Affiliations
J. Ashwini Kumar, K. Mahipal Reddy, T. K. K. Naidu
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