Medical negligence during COVID-19
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Medical, Negligence, COVID-19Abstract
Medical negligence during Covid-19 affected people who were already grieving the lives of their loved ones. This article will relook at specific instances where medical negligence cost lives. It will explain the meaning and use of medical negligence laws in India, citing several cases that serve as decent examples to be reapplied in Covid-19 cases. Medical negligence is punishable under various laws such as torts, IPC, Indian Contracts Act, Consumer Protection Act, etc. It can be defined as misconduct by a medical practitioner or doctor, and causes many deaths and illnesses each year. This paper covers the legal aspects and consequences of medical negligence, liability of the victim, and aims to spread awareness regarding the same. This paper also explains how Section 304(a) Indian Penal Code provided some respite to those subjected to medical negligence during Covid-19.
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