In other words, the doctor is not liable for every injury suffered by a patient. He is liable for only those that are a consequence of a breach of his duty.

With the advent of Consumer Protection Act, 1986 creating consumer disputes redressal agencies (C.D.R.As) there is drastic change. This was immediately resented.

A new Consumer Protection Act (CPA) was introduced in 2019 and has created quite a stir in the medical fraternity.

22 окт. 2024 г. · PDF | The article examines the application of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 in the health care context.

With inclusion of healthcare services under consumer protection act (CPA), a spurt in litigations challenging the credibility of medical profession is seen.

27 нояб. 2023 г. · Moreover, all doctors are mandated to provide a receipt or bill for payment received for their services (consultation). This is required for ...

17 мая 2024 г. · The Supreme Court established that medical services are indeed covered under COPRA, rejecting arguments to the contrary. It emphasized that ...

If you are a patient and you approach a hospital that charges for medical services, then you can get protection as a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act.

On November 13, 1995, Supreme Court upheld that medical services are covered under COPRA. A patient (consumer) can make a complaint to a redressal forum in ...

27 сент. 2024 г. · This paper explores the evolution of medical negligence laws in India, particularly in the context of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, ...