Fundamentals of Medical Laws in India

Medical professionals must always make choices for the common good of the patients. However, healthcare scenarios and settings are complex, and taking the right decision while facing a situation may be difficult. It is essential for medical professionals to understand the legal implication of their actions and decisions for them and their patients, more so when the number of medico-legal cases is increasing rapidly. ... more

Beginner and Intermediate

Level

English

Language

6 Months

Duration

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Who Should Take This Course?

Doctors
Nurses
Hospital Administrators
Lawyers
Law Students
Patients
Stakeholders in health care industry
You may not be a lawyer or doctor to take this course

Evaluation Method

Progress will be tested by way of quizzes and assignments at the end of each Module. Learners must attempt the exam at the end of the course and secure at least 50% marks to obtain course certificate.

Course Outcome:

After completing the course, medical professionals and administrators will be able to:

Recognise medico-legal implications associated with day-to-day clinical practice
Utilise the strategies to prevent and defend medical negligence litigation, effectively

After completing the course, lawyers will be able to:

Counsel doctors and hospitals on various medico-legal situations
Improve their legal practice related to medical negligence litigation in the Court

Course Outline:

Module 1 – Overview of Medical Law
Module 2 – Overview of Medical Ethics
Module 3 – Rights and Duties of Medical Practitioners and Patients
Module 4 – Medical Records
Module 5 – Introduction to Medical Confidentiality
Module 6 – Informed Consent
Module 7 – Overview of Medical Negligence
Module 8 – Appendix
Certification Exam/ Assessment

About the Author

Dr. V. P. Singh is a Medicolegal Expert and Associate Professor (Forensic Medicine) at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital. He is qualified in both Medicine and Law. He did his M.B.B.S. and M.D. in Forensic Medicine from GMC Patiala and LL.B. from UILS, Punjab University. He has completed Certificate Courses in Medical Laws and Healthcare Quality Management, PGD Medico-legal System. Dr. Singh has made contributions to a book, “Legal Issues in Medical Practice, Medico-legal Guidelines for Safe Practice”.