The question (12 marks)
Examine the application of consumer protection law to the medical profession. Discuss the leading decision that settled the question, the objections taken by the profession and the answers to them, and the remedies now available to an aggrieved patient. (12 marks)
MU Module III, consumer law and the medical profession; pack ch. 03.
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 3 · Medical Negligence and Remedies of Law and Medicine.
Authorities you will need
- Indian Medical Association v V.P. Shantha
- Consumer Protection Act 2019, ss. 2(7)(ii), 2(11), 2(42), 34, 35, 39, 41, 47, 51, 58, 67, 69 and 100
- Samira Kohli v Dr. Prabha Manchanda
- Jacob Mathew v State of Punjab
- Dr. V.K. Ghodekar v Sumitra Pralhad Koregaonkar, National Commission
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