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- [Dentists (Code of Ethics) Regulations, 2014](https://imlindia.com/medical-major-acts/statutes/dentists-code-of-ethics-regulations-2014/): Note: Grey highlights denote the amended portions (addition / deletion / substitution). Hover the mouse over the same and the pop-up will give the requisite information about the amendments (date / notification). Dentists (Code of Ethics) Regulations, 2014 BY MCI WEBSITE | 27-Jun-2014 No. DE-97-2014 – In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 20 read with Section 17A of the Dentists Act, 1948 (16 of 1948), the Dental Council of India with the previous sanction of the Central Government, in supersession of the Dentists (Code of Ethics) Regulations 1976, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before
- [The Dentists Act, 1948](https://imlindia.com/medical-major-acts/statutes/the-dentists-act-1948/): Note: Grey highlights denote the amended portions (addition / deletion / substitution). Hover the mouse over the same and the pop-up will give the requisite information about the amendments (date / notification). The Dentists Act, 1948 BY MCI WEBSITE | 29-Mar-1948 Act to regulate the profession of dentistry. WHEREAS it is expedient to make provision for the regulation of the profession of dentistry and for that purpose to constitute Dental Councils CHAPTER I INTRODUCTORY  SECTION 1-2 1. Short title and extend This Act may be called the Dentists Act, 1948. It extends to the whole of India *** 2. Interpretation In
- [The National Medical Commission Act, 2019](https://imlindia.com/medical-major-acts/statutes/the-national-medical-commission-act-2019/): Note: Grey highlights denote the amended portions (addition / deletion / substitution). Hover the mouse over the same and the pop-up will give the requisite information about the amendments (date / notification). The National Medical Commission Act, 2019 BY MCI WEBSITE | 08-Aug-2019 An Act to provide for a medical education system that improves access to quality and affordable medical education, ensures availability of adequate and high quality medical professionals in all parts of the country; that promotes equitable and universal healthcare that encourages community health perspective and makes services of medical professionals accessible to all the citizens; that promotes national
- [The Clinical Establishments (Central Government) Rules, 2012](https://imlindia.com/medical-major-acts/statutes/the-clinical-establishments-central-government-rules-2012/): Note: Grey highlights denote the amended portions (addition / deletion / substitution). Hover the mouse over the same and the pop-up will give the requisite information about the amendments (date / notification). The Clinical Establishments (Central Government) Rules, 2012 BY MCI WEBSITE | 23-May-2012 G.S.R. 387(E). – ln exercise of the powers conferred by section 52 of the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010 (23 of 2010), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, namely: 1. SHORT TITLE AND COMMENCEMENT These rules may be called the Clinical Establishments (Central Government) Rules, 2012. They shall come into force on the
- [The Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010](https://imlindia.com/medical-major-acts/statutes/the-clinical-establishments-registration-and-regulation-act-2010/): Note: Grey highlights denote the amended portions (addition / deletion / substitution). Hover the mouse over the same and the pop-up will give the requisite information about the amendments (date / notification). The Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010 BY MCI WEBSITE | 18-Aug-2010 An Act to provide for the registration and regulation of clinical establishments in the country and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. WHEREAS, it is considered expedient to provide for the registration and regulation of clinical establishments with a view to prescribe minimum standards of facilities and services which may be provided by them so
- [The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021](https://imlindia.com/medical-major-acts/statutes/the-surrogacy-regulation-act-2021/): Note: Grey highlights denote the amended portions (addition / deletion / substitution). Hover the mouse over the same and the pop-up will give the requisite information about the amendments (date / notification). The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 BY MCI WEBSITE | 25-Dec-2021 An Act to constitute National Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board, State Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Boards and appointment of appropriate authorities for regulation of the practice and process of surrogacy and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. BE it enacted by Parliament in the Seventy-second Year of the Republic of India as follows: CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY
- [The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Rules, 2022](https://imlindia.com/medical-major-acts/statutes/the-assisted-reproductive-technology-regulation-rules-2022/): Note: Grey highlights denote the amended portions (addition / deletion / substitution). Hover the mouse over the same and the pop-up will give the requisite information about the amendments (date / notification). The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Rules, 2022 BY MCI WEBSITE | 07-Jun-2022 G.S.R. 419(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by section 42 of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 (42 of 2021), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, namely:- 1. Short Title and Commencement (1) These rules may be called the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Rules, 2022. (2) They shall come into force on the
- [The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021](https://imlindia.com/medical-major-acts/statutes/the-assisted-reproductive-technology-regulation-act-2021/): Note: Grey highlights denote the amended portions (addition / deletion / substitution). Hover the mouse over the same and the pop-up will give the requisite information about the amendments (date / notification). The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 BY MCI WEBSITE | 18-Dec-2021 An Act for the regulation and supervision of the assisted reproductive technology clinics and the assisted reproductive technology banks, prevention of misuse, safe and ethical practice of assisted reproductive technology services for addressing the issues of reproductive health where assisted reproductive technology is required for becoming a parent or for freezing gametes, embryos, embryonic tissues for further
- [The Mental Healthcare (Rights of Persons with Mental Illness) Rules, 2018](https://imlindia.com/medical-major-acts/statutes/the-mental-healthcare-rights-of-persons-with-mental-illness-rules-2018/): Note: Grey highlights denote the amended portions (addition / deletion / substitution). Hover the mouse over the same and the pop-up will give the requisite information about the amendments (date / notification). The Mental Healthcare (Rights of Persons with Mental Illness) Rules, 2018 BY MCI WEBSITE | 29-May-2018 G.S.R. 509(E) – In exercise of the powers conferred under section 121 of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (10 of 2017), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, namely: — CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY  SECTION 1-2 1. SHORT TITLE, EXTENT AND COMMENCEMENT These rules may be called the Mental Healthcare (Rights of Persons
- [The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017](https://imlindia.com/medical-major-acts/statutes/the-mental-healthcare-act-2017/): Note: Grey highlights denote the amended portions (addition / deletion / substitution). Hover the mouse over the same and the pop-up will give the requisite information about the amendments (date / notification). The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 BY MCI WEBSITE | 07-Apr-2017 An Act to provide for mental healthcare and services for persons with mental illness and to protect, promote and fulfil the rights of such persons during delivery of mental healthcare and services and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. WHEREAS the Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol was adopted on the 13th December,
- [The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Rules, 2014](https://imlindia.com/medical-major-acts/statutes/the-transplantation-of-human-organs-and-tissues-rules-2014/): Note: Grey highlights denote the amended portions (addition / deletion / substitution). Hover the mouse over the same and the pop-up will give the requisite information about the amendments (date / notification). The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Rules, 2014 BY MCI WEBSITE | 27-Mar-2014 G.S.R. 218 (E) In exercise of the powers conferred by section 24 of the Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994 (42 of 1994) and in supersession of the Transplantation of Human Organs Rules, 1995, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Government hereby makes the following rules,
- [The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994](https://imlindia.com/medical-major-acts/statutes/the-transplantation-of-human-organs-and-tissues-act-1994/): Note: Grey highlights denote the amended portions (addition / deletion / substitution). Hover the mouse over the same and the pop-up will give the requisite information about the amendments (date / notification). The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994 BY MCI WEBSITE | 08-Jul-1994 An Act to provide for the regulation of removal, storage and transplantation of human organs and tissues for therapeutic purposes and for the prevention of commercial dealings in human organs and tissues and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the regulation of removal, storage and transplantation of
- [The Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) (Six Months Training) Rules, 2014](https://imlindia.com/medical-major-acts/statutes/the-pre-conception-and-pre-natal-diagnostic-techniques-prohibition-of-sex-selection-six-months-training-rules-2014/): Note: Grey highlights denote the amended portions (addition / deletion / substitution). Hover the mouse over the same and the pop-up will give the requisite information about the amendments (date / notification). The Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) (Six Months Training) Rules, 2014 BY MCI WEBSITE | 09-Jan-2014 G.S.R. 14 (E).: In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (i) of sub-section (2) of Section 32 of the Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 (57 of 1994), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, namely : 1. SHORT TITLE AND COMMENCEMENT
- [The Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1996](https://imlindia.com/medical-major-acts/statutes/the-pre-conception-and-pre-natal-diagnostic-techniques-prohibition-of-sex-selection-act-1996/): Note: Grey highlights denote the amended portions (addition / deletion / substitution). Hover the mouse over the same and the pop-up will give the requisite information about the amendments (date / notification). The Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1996 BY MCI WEBSITE | 20-Apr-2017 In exercise of the powers conferred by section 32 of the Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994 (57 of 1994), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, namely: – 1. Short title and commencement These Rules may be called The Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of
- [The Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994](https://imlindia.com/medical-major-acts/statutes/the-pre-conception-and-pre-natal-diagnostic-techniques-prohibition-of-sex-selection-act-1994/): Note: Grey highlights denote the amended portions (addition / deletion / substitution). Hover the mouse over the same and the pop-up will give the requisite information about the amendments (date / notification). The Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 BY MCI WEBSITE | 20-Sep-1994 An Act to provide for the prohibition of sex selection, before or after conception, and for regulation of pre-natal diagnostic techniques for the purpose of detecting genetic abnormalities or metabolic disorders or chromosomal abnormalities or certain congenital malformations or sex-linked disorders and for the prevention of their misuse for sex determination leading
- [The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969](https://imlindia.com/medical-major-acts/statutes/the-registration-of-births-and-deaths-act-1969/): Note: Grey highlights denote the amended portions (addition / deletion / substitution). Hover the mouse over the same and the pop-up will give the requisite information about the amendments (date / notification). The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 BY MCI WEBSITE | 31-May-1969 An Act to provide for the regulation of registration of births and deaths and for matters connected therewith. BE it enacted by Parliament in the Twentieth Year of the Republic of India as follows: CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY SECTION 1-2 1. SHORT TITLE, EXTENT AND COMMENCEMENT This Act may be called the Registration of Births and deaths Act,
- [The Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules 2016](https://imlindia.com/medical-major-acts/statutes/the-bio-medical-waste-management-rules-2016/): Note: Grey highlights denote the amended portions (addition / deletion / substitution). Hover the mouse over the same and the pop-up will give the requisite information about the amendments (date / notification). Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs] on Telemedicine Practice Guidelines BY MCI WEBSITE | 06-Apr-2020 Note: The Telemedicine Practice Guidelines is an integral part of the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002, popularly known as the Code of Medical Ethics. Hence, the principles enunciated therein are ipso facto applicable to the practice of Telemedicine. FAQs are indicative only, not exhaustive. FAQs on Telemedicine Practice Guidelines From Patients/
- [The Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017](https://imlindia.com/medical-major-acts/statutes/the-human-immunodeficiency-virus-and-acquired-immune-deficiency-syndrome-prevention-and-control-act-2017/): Note: Grey highlights denote the amended portions (addition / deletion / substitution). Hover the mouse over the same and the pop-up will give the requisite information about the amendments (date / notification). The Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017 BY MCI WEBSITE | 20-Apr-2017 An Act to provide for the prevention and control of the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and for the protection of human rights of persons affected by the said virus and syndrome and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. WHEREAS the spread of Human
- [Telemedicine Practice Guidelines 2020](https://imlindia.com/medical-major-acts/statutes/telemedicine-practice-guidelines-2020/): Note: Grey highlights denote the amended portions (addition / deletion / substitution). Hover the mouse over the same and the pop-up will give the requisite information about the amendments (date / notification). Modification in Medicine List in Telemedicine Practice Guidelines BY MCI WEBSITE | 25-Mar-2020 TELEMEDICINE ‘The delivery of health care services, where distance is a critical factor, by all health care professionals using information and communication technologies for the exchange of valid information for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease and injuries, research and evaluation, and for the continuing education of health care providers, all in the interests of advancing
- [The Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002​](https://imlindia.com/medical-major-acts/statutes/the-indian-medical-council-professional-conduct-etiquette-and-ethics-regulations-2002/): Note: Grey highlights denote the amended portions (addition / deletion / substitution). Hover the mouse over the same and the pop-up will give the requisite information about the amendments (date / notification). The Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002 BY MCI WEBSITE | 06-04-2002 SHORT TITLE AND COMMENCEMENT These Regulations may be called the Indian Medical Council (Professional conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002. They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. CHAPTER I CODE OF MEDICAL ETHICS A. DECLARATION Each applicant, at the time of making an application for
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- [Organising Committee (Global Edition)](https://imlindia.com/organising-committee-global-edition/): Indian Edition Global Edition Convenors The Approval Committee is headed by Convenors who act as the ‘friend, philosopher and guide’ of this exercise and help in evolving consensus on the final draft SOP. Dr. Gordon Caruana Dingli: President: Association of Surgeons of Malta; Past President: Commonwealth Medical Association Advisory Committee Lawyers, law professionals, and other prominent persons associated with the healthcare sector or having the requisite expertise in medical negligence form this committee. The Advisory Committee aids and advices the Organising Committee on the legal aspects of the SOP. Adv. Arunava Mukherjee Advocate: Supreme Court of India; Associate: The Medlegal
- [SOP 2025 Schedule (Global Edition)](https://imlindia.com/sop-2025-schedule-global-edition/): Indian Edition Global Edition SOP 2025 Schedule Date Description Sat. 11/29/2025 Draft Version1 OPEN to reviewers Sun. 12/11/2025 Draft Version1 CLOSE to reviewers Mon. 12/12/2025 Draft Version1 OPEN to Approval Committee Sun. 12/14/2025 Draft Version1 CLOSE to Approval Committee Wed. 12/19/2025 Publish SOP – 2025
- [demo 2](https://imlindia.com/demo-2/): Convenors The Approval Committee is headed by Convenors who act as the ‘friend, philosopher and guide’ of this exercise and help in evolving consensus on the final draft SOP. Dr. Gordon Caruana Dingli: President: Association of Surgeons of Malta; Past President: Commonwealth Medical Association Advisory Committee Lawyers, law professionals, and other prominent persons associated with the healthcare sector or having the requisite expertise in medical negligence form this committee. The Advisory Committee aids and advices the Organising Committee on the legal aspects of the SOP. Adv. Arunava Mukherjee Advocate: Supreme Court of India; Associate: The Medlegal Attorneys Adv. Mahendrakumar Bajpai
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- [SOP Consent homepage (Indian Edition)](https://imlindia.com/patients-consent/): Indian Edition Global Edition What is SOP on Patients Consent? This SOP is a standardized, legally informed guideline on how to obtain and document consent from patients for medical procedures. It defines principles, procedures, and best practices to ensure consent is voluntary, informed, and transparent — safeguarding both patients’ rights and healthcare providers’ accountability. Every year, the SOP is reviewed and updated to reflect changes in law, medical practice, and ethics. How It Works Open & Transparent Drafting A drafting committee (doctors, legal experts, medical society nominees) circulates a draft, invites comments, revises, and finalizes the SOP via consensus. Annual
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- [SOP Consent Drafting Processes page (Indian Edition)](https://imlindia.com/patients-consent/drafting-processes/): Indian Edition Global Edition Drafting Process The drafting process is completely transparent, online, and collaborative. The Organizing Committee that is constituted every year is responsible for drafting and updating the SOP. The invitees to this Committee comprise of doctors with interest in legal aspects of medical practice, editors of medical journals, academicians, and nominees of medical societies. It is structured as follows: Convenor/s: The ‘friend, philosopher and guide’ who help in evolving consensus.Reviewers: Suggest changes in the drafts and point out to any new clauses that should be added.Approval Committee: Responsible for making the necessary changes in the drafts after
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- [SOP homepage (Indian Page)](https://imlindia.com/sop-homepage-indian-page/): Why this SOP? Patient’s autonomy is a universally recognized principle. Every patient has the right to know and make decisions about his / her healthcare choices. Patient’s consent, legally mandatory, is a functional expression of this autonomy. Unfortunately, it is also a major source of concern for the healthcare providers leading to unnecessary and avoidable litigation. In January 2008, the Supreme Court of India redefined the law of consent in India, in the landmark case of Samira Kohli v/s Dr. Prabha Manchanda & Anr. The English doctrine of ‘real consent’ evolved from Bolams Law was preferred over the American doctrine
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- [“There exists no unit or symbol as micro mg” observes court and questions its use by anaesthetist in surgery notes instead of the standard term ‘micrograms / mcg”](https://imlindia.com/product/there-exists-no-unit-or-symbol-as-micro-mg-observes-court-and-questions-its-use-by-anaesthetist-in-surgery-notes-instead-of-the-standard-term-micrograms-mcg/)
- [A doctor’s inappropriate decision to discharge a critical patient held as abandoning responsibility by court](https://imlindia.com/product/a-doctors-inappropriate-decision-to-discharge-a-critical-patient-held-as-abandoning-responsibility-by-court/)
- [Supreme Court refuses to apply ‘multiplier method’ for compensation in medical negligence cases observing “whatsoever is awarded is a matter of solace”](https://imlindia.com/product/supreme-court-refuses-to-apply-multiplier-method-for-compensation-in-medical-negligence-cases-observing-whatsoever-is-awarded-is-a-matter-of-solace/)
- [A medical degree does not matter in emergencies holds court while exonerating a chest physician of negligence for treating a cardiac patient](https://imlindia.com/product/a-medical-degree-does-not-matter-in-emergencies-holds-court-while-exonerating-a-chest-physician-of-negligence-for-treating-a-cardiac-patient/)
- [Surgery performed ignoring CT scan report that suggested a correlation with MRI / HPE resulting in patient’s death allegedly due to “a big miscommunication between the doctors”](https://imlindia.com/product/surgery-performed-ignoring-ct-scan-report-that-suggested-a-correlation-with-mri-hpe-resulting-in-patients-death-allegedly-due-to-a-big-miscommunication-between-the-doctors/)
- [Genuine differences of opinion or differing diagnoses among doctors do not necessarily indicate negligence – National Consumer Commission](https://imlindia.com/product/genuine-differences-of-opinion-or-differing-diagnoses-among-doctors-do-not-necessarily-indicate-negligence-national-consumer-commission/)
- [Patient died twice in medical records allege attendants - Court clarifies that the time of 'Code Blue' announcement was misconstrued by them as the time of death](https://imlindia.com/product/patient-died-twice-in-medical-records-allege-attendants-court-clarifies-that-the-time-of-code-blue-announcement-was-misconstrued-by-them-as-the-time-of-death/)
- [Performing surgery based on investigation reports from previous hospitals – Hospital / doctors held negligent](https://imlindia.com/product/performing-surgery-based-on-investigation-reports-from-previous-hospitals-hospital-doctors-held-negligent/)
- [Court refuses to believe that a practicing homeopath did not comply with post-surgery follow-up advice leading to complications – Treating doctor held negligent](https://imlindia.com/product/court-refuses-to-believe-that-a-practicing-homeopath-did-not-comply-with-post-surgery-follow-up-advice-leading-to-complications-treating-doctor-held-negligent/)
- [Surgeons should ask "specific questions with respect to the medical history" especially for high-risk surgeries responds court to the defence that patients’ parents had hidden past history](https://imlindia.com/product/surgeons-should-ask-specific-questions-with-respect-to-the-medical-history-especially-for-high-risk-surgeries-responds-court-to-the-defence-that-patients-parents-had-hidden-past-history/)
- [Court holds the surgeon liable for inadequate preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care](https://imlindia.com/product/court-holds-the-surgeon-liable-for-inadequate-preoperative-intraoperative-and-postoperative-care/)
- [Merely because specialists from certain medical disciplines did not attend on the patient who was in the care of a multi-disciplinary team in the ICU is not negligence – National Consumer Commission](https://imlindia.com/product/merely-because-specialists-from-certain-medical-disciplines-did-not-attend-on-the-patient-who-was-in-the-care-of-a-multi-disciplinary-team-in-the-icu-is-not-negligence-national-consumer-comm/)
- [Hospital administrators / owners / staff can be held criminally liable ‘vicariously’ even if they were not directly involved in treating a patient – Rajasthan High Court specifies the conditions](https://imlindia.com/product/hospital-administrators-owners-staff-can-be-held-criminally-liable-vicariously-even-if-they-were-not-directly-involved-in-treating-a-patient-rajasthan-high-court-specif/)
- [Deceased patient’s son accuses the doctor of abusing him “in his caste” and committing atrocity” - High Court quashes criminal proceeding](https://imlindia.com/product/deceased-patients-son-accuses-the-doctor-of-abusing-him-in-his-caste-and-committing-atrocity-high-court-quashes-criminal-proceeding/)
- [Doctor first confesses his fault for patient's death in writing and then seeks police protection on the same day – This presence of mind proves the "nexus of coercion" in court](https://imlindia.com/product/doctor-first-confesses-his-fault-for-patients-death-in-writing-and-then-seeks-police-protection-on-the-same-day-this-presence-of-mind-proves-the-nexus-of-coercion-in-court/)
- [Doctors accused of criminal negligence must be given a fair chance to justify their actions / decisions before Expert Committee — A gap finally addressed by Kerala High Court](https://imlindia.com/product/doctors-accused-of-criminal-negligence-must-be-given-a-fair-chance-to-justify-their-actions-decisions-before-expert-committee-a-gap-finally-addressed-by-kerala-high-court/)
- [Gynecologist accused of conspiracy to organ trafficking for her “un-occasioned presence” in OT while surgeon-husband was operating – High Court quashes criminal proceedings](https://imlindia.com/product/gynecologist-accused-of-conspiracy-to-organ-trafficking-for-her-un-occasioned-presence-in-ot-while-surgeon-husband-was-operating-high-court-quashes-criminal-proceedings/)
- [Displaying Registration number in the OPD / clinic is not enough, it should also appear on the prescription / stationery of every doctor](https://imlindia.com/product/displaying-registration-number-in-the-opd-clinic-is-not-enough-it-should-also-appear-on-the-prescription-stationery-of-every-doctor/)
- [Should a doctor be held liable for a patient refusing to terminate a high-risk pregnancy due to religious beliefs? – Court says no, doctor not held negligent](https://imlindia.com/product/should-a-doctor-be-held-liable-for-a-patient-refusing-to-terminate-a-high-risk-pregnancy-due-to-religious-beliefs-court-says-no-doctor-not-held-negligent/)
- [Hospital goes to the extent of deleting digital records to cover pregnant patient's fall from OT table – Obstetrician exonerated, hospital / anesthetist directed to pay 1.6 crore compensation](https://imlindia.com/product/hospital-goes-to-the-extent-of-deleting-digital-records-to-cover-pregnant-patients-fall-from-ot-table-obstetrician-exonerated-hospital-anesthetist-directed-to-pay-1-6-crore-compensation/)
- [Starting treatment of H1N1 without waiting for investigation reports in accordance with government guidelines is not negligence holds court](https://imlindia.com/product/starting-treatment-of-h1n1-without-waiting-for-investigation-reports-in-accordance-with-government-guidelines-is-not-negligence-holds-court/)
- [Failure to perform a liver function test extensively used in Japan / China but not in Europe / US – Not a valid ground to hold an experienced HPB surgeon negligent](https://imlindia.com/product/failure-to-perform-a-liver-function-test-extensively-used-in-japan-china-but-not-in-europe-us-not-a-valid-ground-to-hold-an-experienced-hpb-surgeon-negligent-2/)
- [Court says "consider the circumstances, the place and availability of the specialist or consultant in that area during the prevailing time" – A surgeon held not negligent for performing hysterectomy](https://imlindia.com/product/court-says-consider-the-circumstances-the-place-and-availability-of-the-specialist-or-consultant-in-that-area-during-the-prevailing-time-a-surgeon-held-not-negligent-for-performing-hyst/)
- [Court comments that "hospital as an organization in most cases today is run not by the doctors but by the administrators" - Hospital held liable for the mistake of the doctors using its facility](https://imlindia.com/product/court-comments-that-hospital-as-an-organization-in-most-cases-today-is-run-not-by-the-doctors-but-by-the-administrators-hospital-held-liable-for-the-mistake-of-the-doctors-using-its-facility/)
- [Failure to perform a liver function test extensively used in Japan / China but not in Europe / US – Not a valid ground to hold an experienced HPB surgeon negligent](https://imlindia.com/product/failure-to-perform-a-liver-function-test-extensively-used-in-japan-china-but-not-in-europe-us-not-a-valid-ground-to-hold-an-experienced-hpb-surgeon-negligent/)
- [Does a telephonic confirmation about a previous pre-anaesthetic check-up performed by another relative-doctor, require a re-investigation?](https://imlindia.com/product/does-a-telephonic-confirmation-about-a-previous-pre-anaesthetic-check-up-performed-by-another-relative-doctor-require-a-re-investigation/)
- ['Super-super obese' merely a subset of obese classification - Classifying patient with more than 50/BMI as 'super obese' is not negligence holds National Commission](https://imlindia.com/product/super-super-obese-merely-a-subset-of-obese-classification-classifying-patient-with-more-than-50-bmi-as-super-obese-is-not-negligence-holds-national-commission/)
- [“Doctors cannot wait for indefinite period of time” to obtain consent – The doctor signing consent for the patient who was his teacher appreciated by court](https://imlindia.com/product/doctors-cannot-wait-for-indefinite-period-of-time-to-obtain-consent-the-doctor-signing-consent-for-the-patient-who-was-his-teacher-appreciated-by-court/)
- [Doctor provides his own and his wife’s mobile number for emergencies, but mobile was switched off when contacted - Deficiency of service observes court](https://imlindia.com/product/doctor-provides-his-own-and-his-wifes-mobile-number-for-emergencies-but-mobile-was-switched-off-when-contacted-deficiency-of-service-observes-court/)
- [Should a relative decide when the doctor should start medicines for diabetes? Court appreciates the cardiologist for referring the patient to an endocrinologist in the nick of time](https://imlindia.com/product/should-a-relative-decide-when-the-doctor-should-start-medicines-for-diabetes-court-appreciates-the-cardiologist-for-referring-the-patient-to-an-endocrinologist-in-the-nick-of-time/)
- [Court holds obstetrician negligent for admitting a high-risk patient for LSCS in a nursing home with no ICU facility – Professional ethics violated for “personal gain”](https://imlindia.com/product/court-holds-obstetrician-negligent-for-admitting-a-high-risk-patient-for-lscs-in-a-nursing-home-with-no-icu-facility-professional-ethics-violated-for-personal-gain/)
- [Failure to mention patient's blood group on requisition form by a doctor – “Not an error of professional judgment but … a sure instance of medical negligence”, observes court](https://imlindia.com/product/failure-to-mention-patients-blood-group-on-requisition-form-by-a-doctor-not-an-error-of-professional-judgment-but-a-sure-instance-of-medical-negligence-observe/)
- [Doctor-patient ignored medical advice and started his own practice immediately after PTCA – Infection contracted from own patients not negligence, concludes court](https://imlindia.com/product/doctor-patient-ignored-medical-advice-and-started-his-own-practice-immediately-after-ptca-infection-contracted-from-own-patients-not-negligence-concludes-court/)
- [Failure to give benefits of government schemes to patients at the outset is deficiency of service - Patients / attendants consent otherwise is irrelevant](https://imlindia.com/product/failure-to-give-benefits-of-government-schemes-to-patients-at-the-outset-is-deficiency-of-service-patients-attendants-consent-otherwise-is-irrelevant/)
- [Performing MTP in the 28th week of pregnancy and failure to refer a ‘Death on Table’ patient's body for post mortem - Not legally acceptable](https://imlindia.com/product/performing-mtp-in-the-28th-week-of-pregnancy-and-failure-to-refer-a-death-on-table-patients-body-for-post-mortem-not-legally-acceptable/)
- [Criminal medical negligence "prima-facie" holds Gujarat High Court - Senior surgeon performs hip replacement with wrong alignment / fails to correct](https://imlindia.com/product/criminal-medical-negligence-prima-facie-holds-gujarat-high-court-senior-surgeon-performs-hip-replacement-with-wrong-alignment-fails-to-correct/)
- [Consent needs to be taken seriously - Court holds hospital / doctor negligent for using the consent form of another hospital for surgery](https://imlindia.com/product/consent-needs-to-be-taken-seriously-court-holds-hospital-doctor-negligent-for-using-the-consent-form-of-another-hospital-for-surgery/)
- [Hospital held negligent for failure to provide care to a critical patient who could not pay advance / deposit due to demonetization – Bank absolved, although sued by patients family](https://imlindia.com/product/hospital-held-negligent-for-failure-to-provide-care-to-a-critical-patient-who-could-not-pay-advance-deposit-due-to-demonetization-bank-absolved-although-sued-by-patients-family/)
- [Court wonders how a patient could self-extubate himself in the ICU where the highest standard of care is expected](https://imlindia.com/product/court-wonders-how-a-patient-could-self-extubate-himself-in-the-icu-where-the-highest-standard-of-care-is-expected/)
- [“The old method was still in use and there is nothing on record to prove such method was legally abandoned / stopped” – A reasonable standard of practice and not negligence holds National Commission](https://imlindia.com/product/the-old-method-was-still-in-use-and-there-is-nothing-on-record-to-prove-such-method-was-legally-abandoned-stopped-a-reasonable-standard-of-practice-and-not-negligence-hol/)
- [Supreme Court questions the rationale behind shifting the patient to a distant hospital if appropriate facilities were available locally](https://imlindia.com/product/supreme-court-questions-the-rationale-behind-shifting-the-patient-to-a-distant-hospital-if-appropriate-facilities-were-available-locally/)
- [Patient signs a consent but that surgery gets postponed for 2 days due to medical reasons - Old consent is valid holds National Consumer Commission](https://imlindia.com/product/patient-signs-a-consent-but-that-surgery-gets-postponed-for-2-days-due-to-medical-reasons-old-consent-is-valid-holds-national-consumer-commission/)
- [A post-surgery disability certificate does not mean that the surgery had failed or the surgeon was negligent, observes court](https://imlindia.com/product/a-post-surgery-disability-certificate-does-not-mean-that-the-surgery-had-failed-or-the-surgeon-was-negligent-observes-court/)
- ['Masterly inactivity' a known percept in medicine often misconstrued by patient / attendants as well as courts – Greater care / caution required](https://imlindia.com/product/masterly-inactivity-a-known-percept-in-medicine-often-misconstrued-by-patient-attendants-as-well-as-courts-greater-care-caution-required/)
- [Lack of seriousness in ante-natal care (ANC) proves costly for the obstetrician](https://imlindia.com/product/lack-of-seriousness-in-ante-natal-care-anc-proves-costly-for-the-obstetrician/)
- [Details of the time recorded during resuscitation saves the anaesthetist from allegations of negligence](https://imlindia.com/product/details-of-the-time-recorded-during-resuscitation-saves-the-anaesthetist-from-allegations-of-negligence/)
- [Patient not held negligent for 'wasting time' in obtaining second opinion to avoid amputation although the consequent delay worsened his condition](https://imlindia.com/product/patient-not-held-negligent-for-wasting-time-in-obtaining-second-opinion-to-avoid-amputation-although-the-consequent-delay-worsened-his-condition/)
- [Failure to explain the rationale behind not hospitalising / monitoring regularly – Court draws adverse inference](https://imlindia.com/product/failure-to-explain-the-rationale-behind-not-hospitalising-monitoring-regularly-court-draws-adverse-inference/)
- [“Charter of Patient’s Rights” framed by the National Human Rights Commission relied upon by a Consumer Court in a case of medical negligence for the first time](https://imlindia.com/product/charter-of-patients-rights-framed-by-the-national-human-rights-commission-relied-upon-by-a-consumer-court-in-a-case-of-medical-negligence-for-the-first-time/)
- [Military hospital held not negligent for losing medical records after 10 years - Period of 3 years prescribed by IMC Regulations 2002 referred to by the court](https://imlindia.com/product/military-hospital-held-not-negligent-for-losing-medical-records-after-10-years-period-of-3-years-prescribed-by-imc-regulations-2002-referred-to-by-the-court/)
- [“Mere legal principles and the general standard of assessment was not sufficient in a matter of the present nature” – Supreme Court suggests different treatment for medical negligence cases](https://imlindia.com/product/mere-legal-principles-and-the-general-standard-of-assessment-was-not-sufficient-in-a-matter-of-the-present-nature-supreme-court-suggests-different-treatment-for-medical-neg/)
- [Hospital takes a bizarre defence - Why was the mop removed from the patient's abdomen during subsequent surgery not sent for biopsy?](https://imlindia.com/product/hospital-takes-a-bizarre-defence-why-was-the-mop-removed-from-the-patients-abdomen-during-subsequent-surgery-not-sent-for-biopsy/)
- [Court acts harshly against the doctor who issued a false medical fitness certificate that was used for transferring deceased patient's properties](https://imlindia.com/product/court-acts-harshly-against-the-doctor-who-issued-a-false-medical-fitness-certificate-that-was-used-for-transferring-deceased-patients-properties/)
- [Court appreciates gynaecologist for taking opinion of more experienced peers when patient turns critical - Holds, this is not an unauthorised involvement](https://imlindia.com/product/court-appreciates-gynaecologist-for-taking-opinion-of-more-experienced-peers-when-patient-turns-critical-holds-this-is-not-an-unauthorised-involvement/)
- [Supreme Court accepts doctors need to upgrade their skills - Attending conferences even if a patient is admitted / critical is not negligence](https://imlindia.com/product/supreme-court-accepts-doctors-need-to-upgrade-their-skills-attending-conferences-even-if-a-patient-is-admitted-critical-is-not-negligence/)
- [‘Expected Complications’ as a defence – Whether appropriate steps to prevent / recognise / manage complications were taken by the doctor will be taken into account by courts](https://imlindia.com/product/expected-complications-as-a-defence-whether-appropriate-steps-to-prevent-recognise-manage-complications-were-taken-by-the-doctor-will-be-taken-into-account-by-courts/)
- [Doctor / hospital absent in court yet not held negligent - Court refers to well written medical records](https://imlindia.com/product/doctor-hospital-absent-in-court-yet-not-held-negligent-court-refers-to-well-written-medical-records/)
- [Hospitals claim to have treated the patient for URTI and LRTI only a ploy to “claim higher bills from insurance” under “package component” alleges patient](https://imlindia.com/product/hospitals-claim-to-have-treated-the-patient-for-urti-and-lrti-only-a-ploy-to-claim-higher-bills-from-insurance-under-package-component-alleges-patient/)
- [Madras High Court issues guidelines to Medical Council that should be followed in complaints of misconduct against doctors](https://imlindia.com/product/madras-high-court-issues-guidelines-to-medical-council-that-should-be-followed-in-complaints-of-misconduct-against-doctors/)
- [Anaesthetist records irrelevant facts that are not normally mentioned – Court observes it “doctor is trying to escape from his liability”](https://imlindia.com/product/anaesthetist-records-irrelevant-facts-that-are-not-normally-mentioned-court-observes-it-doctor-is-trying-to-escape-from-his-liability/)
- [Salon held guilty of ‘medical negligence’ for hair treatment and styling, 2 crores awarded as compensation – Need for caution for cosmetic specialties](https://imlindia.com/product/salon-held-guilty-of-medical-negligence-for-hair-treatment-and-styling-2-crores-awarded-as-compensation-need-for-caution-for-cosmetic-specialties/)
- [Doctor and hospital had indemnity cover of 5 lakhs each but court awards 50 lakhs as compensation - Need for contemplation regarding amount of insurance cover](https://imlindia.com/product/doctor-and-hospital-had-indemnity-cover-of-5-lakhs-each-but-court-awards-50-lakhs-as-compensation-need-for-contemplation-regarding-amount-of-insurance-cover/)
- [Court holds doctor negligent for being absent after  admission and treating 'only' on telephone](https://imlindia.com/product/court-holds-doctor-negligent-for-being-absent-after-admission-and-treating-only-on-telephone/)
- [Transfusing blood without screening under the garb of emergency is not acceptable holds court](https://imlindia.com/product/transfusing-blood-without-screening-under-the-garb-of-emergency-is-not-acceptable-holds-court-2/)
- [Shouldn’t doctors be more cautious and hospitals walk the ‘extra mile’ when patients' attendants are not around questions court](https://imlindia.com/product/shouldnt-doctors-be-more-cautious-and-hospitals-walk-the-extra-mile-when-patients-attendants-are-not-around-questions-court/)
- [Doctors should register with all the State Medical Councils where they practice – Multiple registration is permitted under the new NMC Act, points out Delhi High Court](https://imlindia.com/product/doctors-should-register-with-all-the-state-medical-councils-where-they-practice-multiple-registration-is-permitted-under-the-new-nmc-act-points-out-delhi-high-court/)
- [Urologist removes ovary / fallopian tube way beyond expertise, without plausible explanation, needlessly causing functional disability in a young girl - Too much to explain for the doctor](https://imlindia.com/product/urologist-removes-ovary-fallopian-tube-way-beyond-expertise-without-plausible-explanation-needlessly-causing-functional-disability-in-a-young-girl-too-much-to-explain-for-the-doctor/)
- [Failure to at least record a 'negative consent' if patient’s relatives were reluctant for LSCS forces the court to reject this defence of obstetrician](https://imlindia.com/product/failure-to-at-least-record-a-negative-consent-if-patients-relatives-were-reluctant-for-lscs-forces-the-court-to-reject-this-defence-of-obstetrician/)
- [Laboratory’s plea that it acted in accordance with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) rules rejected – “The law of the land”, NACO guidelines ought to have been followed observes court](https://imlindia.com/product/laboratorys-plea-that-it-acted-in-accordance-with-gulf-cooperation-council-gcc-rules-rejected-the-law-of-the-land-naco-guidelines-ought-to-have-been-followed-ob/)


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