With the changing face of medicine on a daily basis and the legality and complexity of the actions taken by medical professionals, it is becoming increasingly essential for such professionals to be aware of the outcomes their actions could have on a non medical front. Healthcare in today’s world is becoming increasing complex and the duty of these professionals is going above and beyond the requirement of just administering medicine. In addition, due to such complexities, legal professionals are high in demand for handling such concerns and also protecting medical professionals from certain difficulties they unknowingly may face. Therefore, it is essentials for professionals in both domains to be aware of the importance of the other field in their own space. This course has been curated in order to give an understanding on the medico-legal guidelines, medico-legal examination, documentation, doctor protections, informed consent process, medical ethics, prevention and defence in such scenarios, etc which would further assist the doctors against legally detrimental actions which they may inadvertently be causing while undergoing their medical obligations.

Course Contents: A Brief Overview

1. Introduction to Medical Laws
2. Introduction to Medical Negligence
3. Introduction to Medical Records, Confidentiality, Privacy, Ethics
4. Rights and Obligations of Doctors & Patients including Hospitals, Nursing Homes etc.
5. Legal System and Legal Issues in Healthcare
6. Medico Legal Documentation and Liabilities in Healthcare Practice
7. Patient – Consent, Safety and Quality including Surgery, Patient Screening, Clinical Trials etc.
8. Medico Legal Case Studies