The National Medical Commission of India has launched a first-of-its-kind E-Book titled “Professional Conduct Review (Lessons from Case Archives)” curated by its Ethics and Medical Registration Board. This book comprises comprehensive cases from real-life examples, giving an overview of professional mistakes that can occur and tips to avoid them. This E-Book aims to offer valuable lessons to medical practitioners to mitigate errors, enhance awareness, and safeguard patients from potential ethical lapses. This article discusses one such case from the E-Book, highlighting the importance of communication between the doctor and patient.
Case A 14-year-old boy was presented at a Primary Health Centre (PHC), complaining of diarrhea, fever, dizziness, and light-headedness. He was found to be hypotensive and advised of blood investigations and medications. Nevertheless, the patient experienced…
