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While facing litigation related to allegation of negligence in law courts for the first time, a doctor realizes the importance of medical records, consent and expert witness and searches for help books. There are many books available for reference but this one is a handbook for practising doctors and their lawyers grappled with legal issues culminating in litigations covering a vast number of medical specialties and systems.This book proposes to fill the existing vacuum by creating authentic base required to understand the legal issues in medical practice in India. The esteemed contributors have put in their best efforts to share their knowledge, experience and wisdom with the readers by discussing various landmark legal decisions in the field of (alleged) medical negligence. It aims to make the medical practice safe, ethical, reassuring and hassle-free by discussing various legal issues related to medical practice.
The book is written in usual lucid style covering each topic and made reader friendly by adding “summary” “do’s and don’ts”. MCQs are value addition which will improve recall of important legal issues related to medical practice. It is targeted at doctors of all the systems of medicine—be it allopathic, ayurvedic or homeopathic. It covers all the legal issues not covered by teaching of forensic medicine during the undergraduate or postgraduate courses and yet are required in the day-to-day medical practice. The book will help all the doctors in preventive aspects of medical practice, as well as those facing litigation. It will also be an asset for practising lawyers dealing with cases of medical negligence litigation.
This book is targeted at practising doctors for tension-free and litigation-free medical practice. It also provides much-needed relevant medical knowledge to lawyers and those involved in administration of justice.
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| Publisher | CBS Publishers & Distributors |
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| Binding | Hardcover |
| Size | 21.59 x 5.72 x 27.94 |
| Year | 2019 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Pages | 972 |
| Author | Baldwa, Mahesh | Baldwa Varsha | Padvi, Namita | Baldwa, Sushila |
| About the Author | Mahesh Baldwa MBBS, MD, DCH, FIAP, LLB, LLM, PhD (Law), MBA has authored many books and is currently medicolegal advisor to several corporate insurance and medical organizations. He is a senior consultant pediatrician, Baldwa Hospital, Mumbai. Earlier, he was Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics, TN Medical College and Nair Hospital, Mumbai; Assistant Professor at JJ Hospital, Grant Medical College, Mumbai; and Visiting Professor, Papersetter and Examiner, Department of Law, University of Mumbai.
Varsha Baldwa MBBS, MD is working at PD Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai. Earlier, she has worked at Government Medical College, Surat, and Government Medical College, Kota. She is a graduate from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai. She has contributed to national and international scientific journals. She bagged “STS” award of ICMR.
Namita Padvi MBBS, MD, DNB, Fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology is currently working at Emirates Hospital Dubai. She is ex-Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesia, Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai. She has contributed to several national and international scientific journals. She is an excellent teacher and a good speaker.
Sushila Baldwa MBBS, MD, DGO is consulting obstetrician and gynecologist at Om Hospital, Apollo Clinic and Nakoda Foundation, Mumbai. She has served as faculty at BJ Medical College, Pune, and Sassoon General Hospital. She has contributed to national and international scientific journals. |