Pros And Cons Of Medical Jurisprudence

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Medical Jurisprudence (juris= law, prudentia= knowledge) deals with the legal responsibilities of the physician with particular reference to those arising from physician-patient relationship; such as Rights and duties of doctors, Medical Negligence cases, Consent, Professional Misconduct, Medical Ethics, etc. In brief, it implies the legal aspects of practice of medicine.
PROFESSIONAL PRIVILEGES OF REGISTERED MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS:-
(1) Right to practice medicine. (2) Right to choose a patient. (3) Right to dispense medicines. (4) Right to possess and supply dangerous drugs to his patients. (5) Right to add title, descriptions, etc. to the name. (6) Right to recovery of fees. (7) Right for appointment to public and local hospitals. (8) Right …show more content…

2) Oral consent should be obtained in the presence of a neutral third party, like hospital staff or nursing …show more content…

4) Express consent is required for any procedure, which is performed beyond routine physical examination. It must be taken before the act is performed, but never at the time of admission into the hospital.
5) The doctor should explain the objective and purpose of the examination to the patient, and the patient should be informed that the findings will be included in a medical report.
6) The consent should be clear, intelligent, free, voluntary, informed, direct and personal. There should be no fraud, misinterpretation of facts, any undue pursuance or influence, threat of physical injury, compulsion, death or any other consequences.
7) A person above 18 years of age can give valid consent to suffer any harm, which may result from an act not intended or not known to cause death or grievous hurt (Sec.87,I.P.C.)
8) A child under 12 years of age and an insane person cannot give valid consent to suffer any harm which may result from an act done in good faith and for its benefit. In these case,the consent of the guardian or parent is mandatory and should be taken to avoid any legal problems, which may arise later, as per provisions of Sec.89 of the Indian Penal

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