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Published in: Indian Journal of Gastroenterology 3/2017

01-05-2017 | VIEWPOINT

Legal hurdles for gastroenterologists in India

Author: Neeraj Nagpal

Published in: Indian Journal of Gastroenterology | Issue 3/2017

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Abstract

Litigation and compensation claims have started occurring with increasing frequency against gastroenterologists in India. A study of few such cases decided by Indian Courts shows that commonest reason for allegations of negligence being upheld by Indian Courts is an improper consent being taken. Professional organisations need to focus on these issues more aggressively than has been done in the past. Judgments which do not appear to be in conformity with standard medical practices need to be challenged in higher courts, failing in which they would become precedents for future similar judgments.
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Metadata
Title
Legal hurdles for gastroenterologists in India
Author
Neeraj Nagpal
Publication date
01-05-2017
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Indian Journal of Gastroenterology / Issue 3/2017
Print ISSN: 0254-8860
Electronic ISSN: 0975-0711
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12664-017-0754-4

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