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Consumer Protection Act and Medical Profession


Consumer Protection Act and Medical Profession

The Background

Introduction

Definitions

Consumer Disputes Redressal Agencies

Consumer Protection Councils

Doctor Patient Relationship

Issues Before the Medical Profession

Preventive Steps Against Litigation

Do’s and Dont's for Doctors

Consent

Model Form of Informed Consent

Protection against Outcome of Litigation

Doctors and Medical Practitioners (Guidelines)

Interesting Cases

Land Mark Case

Structure of Consumer Forums

The Legal Avenues Other Than CPA

Indian Penal Code and Medical Negligence

Lank Mark Related Cases