Professional misconduct or criminal negligence: when does the balance tilt.

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2014-04
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JOHARI, VEENA
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On September 13, 2013, the Supreme Court absolved Dr Praful Desai, an oncologist, of conviction on the charge of criminal medical negligence in the treatment of one of his patients. This article examines the judgment of the Supreme Court in the light of medical negligence and criminal jurisprudence.
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JOHARI VEENA. Professional misconduct or criminal negligence: when does the balance tilt. Indian Journal of Medical Ethics. 2014 Apr-June ; 11(2): 117-120.