Medical negligence and the law.
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2007-07-16
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After the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, came into effect, a number of patients have filed cases against doctors. This article presents a summary of legal decisions related to medical negligence: what constitutes negligence in civil and criminal law, and what is required to prove it.
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Murthy KK. Medical negligence and the law. Indian Journal of Medical Ethics. 2007 Jul-Sep; 4(3): 116-8