No prescription should be given without diagnosis but some time doctors have to oblige their relatives and friends who want to avoid doctor's fee. But some time doctors follow this practice as they don't want that their patients consult some other doctors. But, doctors be aware that during any mishappenings this practice will be treated as gross negligence and punishable under section 304(A) of the IPC. " Case: A woman admitted in hospital and undergone cesarean operation, discharged after 2 days when both woman and child were normal.
2 days later woman fell sick but doctor asked relative to go to a chemist shop and let her talk with him.chemist gave him medicines as per advice of doctor but woman's conditions did not improve despite taking treatment. Doctors were again contacted on phone who advised admission of woman in hospital for one day. Woman was brought in hospital but doctors…
