Medical Negligence — Flashcards

IPC Section _____ : Act which is done in good faith without consent.The following situations would apply :1. Emergency (No need to take consent during emergencies)2. The person is incapable of giving consent3. The person has no guardian to give consent

IPC Section _____ : Act done by consent in good faith for persons benefit is not an offense.

IPC Section _____ : Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent is not an offense.

If the doctor failed to provide proper instructions to the patient, he will _____ be held guilty as an exception to the contributory negligence rule

_____ doctrine states that the doctor can be held guilty if he fails to take the necessary action to prevent injury due to a negligent act of the patient

IPC Section _____ : Act done by consent in good faith for the benefit of a child under 12 years of age or an insane person, with the consent of a parent or guardian is not an offense.

Section _____ of the IPC deals with non-treatment of victim by hospital.

IPC Sections _____ to 95 deal with Consent

IPC section _____: A person who under involuntary intoxication has commited an act is not liable for the act.

According to Mental Health Act 1987, if a mentally ill person is detained against the provisions, the responsible authority can be punished with an imprisonment of upto _____ years