The question (12 marks)
"A degree is not a licence." Explain how the law controls entry into medical practice and the conduct of those admitted to it, and assess whether self-regulation by the profession is an adequate protection for the patient. (12 marks)
MU Module I, control of the medical profession; pack ch. 01 and quick-reference section index.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 1 · Right to Health and the Medical Profession of Law and Medicine.
Authorities you will need
- National Medical Commission Act 2019, ss. 15, 16, 30, 31, 33, 34, 60 and 61
- Indian Medical Council Act 1956, ss. 15 and 20A
- Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations 2002
- Indian Medical Association v V.P. Shantha
- Poonam Verma v Ashwin Patel
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