In this modern litigation-prone society, the medical fraternity is always at risk of getting into a criminal lawsuit due to the sensitivity of the medical profession 1 . However, the real problem lies in the number and magnitude of errors which can occur due to unforeseeable circumstances 1 . The intensive care unit (ICU) is one of the most error-prone medical departments, and this is primarily due to the sudden requirement of treatments and risks associated with the treatment strategies 2 . This article will review the legal aspects and principles that can be followed by ICU medical practitioners for better care of ICU patients.
Admission to ICU is one of the most disturbing factors for both patients and relatives 2 . Hence, it is the responsibility of the physicians to decide whether a patient needs to be admitted to ICU for treatment or not 2 . It is a critical decision for an ICU…
