The element of consent is one of the critical issues in the modern era. With the right to gleefully accept or reject the consent the paradigm totally shifts towards the patients. In recent times, many patients are taking this on a serious note and detaining doctor of repute on the roots of medical negligence. According to the Indian Penal Code and MCI regulations, the medical practitioner who violates the essential criteria of the informed consent would be penalized for the cause of action. No doubt this raises many ethical debates and falls at the heart of medical law today.
Through these case examples, legal judgement in regards to consent and how it saved doctors day has been profusely showcased. Case 1: Case where ovary was removed using tubectomy without any reason Case Scenario: Mrs. Swaraj approached Dr. Singhal for MTP. After evaluation, the doctor told her that pregnancy can be…
