Filling the Consent Form Correctly
Taking patient’s consent is a doctor’s legal and ethical obligation. Patient consent must be voluntary and informed and can be implicit or explicit. It is a fundamental acknowledgement of patients' autonomy and freedom of choice. Consent given and taken appropriately enhances and strengthens the doctor-patient trust. It is legally obligatory in India to obtain written informed consent of the patient for every medical intervention.
Patient died during Laparoscopic Dye Test, Compensation of 1.25cr awarded against the Hospital for Deficiency in Services
A young patient died after a minor surgical procedure, family alleged medical negligence and complaint was made in NCDRC which awarded a hefty compensation of 1.25 cr on treating hospital
Consent - Do's & Don'ts
A doctor has to seek and secure the consent of the patient before commencing a treatment. Informed consent involves more than obtaining signatures on consent forms. A balance should be achieved between the need for disclosing necessary and adequate information and at the same time avoid the possibility of the patient being deterred from agreeing to a necessary treatment or offering to undergo an unnecessary treatment.
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