Abstract:
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY AND ADJUDICATIVE PROCESS
Tortious Liability
The Duty of Care
Duty of Care Owed to Third Parties
The Standard of Skill and Care
Foreseeability, Remoteness and Breaking of the Chain of Events
Res Ipsa Loquitur
Vicarious Liability
Damages
Action Under the Indian Penal Code
Remedies Available Under the Constitution of India
Remedies Under the Consumer Protection Act
LEGAL PROCEDURE AND EVIDENTIARY REQUIREMENTS
The Indian Evidence Act
The Limitation Act
Procedure Under the Code of Civil Procedure
Jurisdiction
Issue and Service of Summons
The Court Fees Act
Procedure Under the Code of Criminal Procedure
Procedure Under the Consumer Protection Act
The National Commission
PATIENTS RIGHTS CHARTER
Minnesota Law on Rights of Patients and
Residents of Health Care Facilities
MODEL DOCUMENTATION
AMERICAN LAW OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
The Doctor, Patient Relationship
What is Malpractice
The Question of Sexual Contact
Why are there Prohibitions on Professional-Client Sexual Contact?
Legal Remedies Available