Medical Negligence and Compensation

SALIENT FEATURES

• The Law of Medical Negligence and Compensation is lucidly explained with the help of up-to-date case law of the Supreme Court, various High Courts, National and State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions and foreign courts along with authors' comments.
• Over 2000 cases decided by the Supreme Court, High Courts, National and State Consumer Commissions arranged specialty-wise, as well as important foreign cases given in digest form stating therein the specific negligence which occurred and the compensation awarded.
• The subject has been thoroughly dealt with and explained, with the help of case law, in the chapter: Questions and Answers on Medical Negligence and Compensation over 190 questions.
• Separate Chapters are especially useful to doctors, some of which are: Preventive Steps to Avoid Litigation; Defences Against Claims for Medical Negligence, etc.

Acclaimed as a vade mecum on the subject. A veritable guide and a "must" for Consumers (patients), Doctors, Hospitals, Consumer Forums/Commissions, Voluntary Consumers Associations, Advocates, Courts, etc.