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The Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act

Law > Medical Jurisprudence > The Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act Female Foeticide: Sex selection is any act of identifying the sex of the foetus and elimination of the foetus if it is of the unwanted sex. It is heavily biased against the female sex. Amniocentesis is the process used […]

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The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act

Law > Medical Jurisprudence > The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act In India there are many health legislations e.g., Drugs and Cosmetics Act,1940, The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, Maternity Benefit Act,1961, Insecticides Act 1968, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and Rules 1985, The […]

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Law and Medicine Questions 21 to 40 (3 Marks)

Law > Medical Jurisprudence > Duties of Medical Practitioner Q21. Quote the purpose of Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994. The purpose of the Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994 are as follows: To prevent misuse of Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques for sex determination leading to […]

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Duties of Medical Practitioner

Law > Medical Jurisprudence > Duties of Medical Practitioner Medical profession is considered a noble profession in the world because it helps in preserving human life. Medical or Health issues requires a great attention as health and human life is very paramount and great universal value. A patient approaching a medical practitioner expects medical treatment […]

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Rights of Medical Practitioners

Law > Medical Jurisprudence > Rights of Medical Practitioners Medical practitioners have duties, at the same time they have constitutional and statutory rights. In this article, we shall discuss constitutional and statutory rights of medical practitioners. Registered Medical Practitioner: Under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994 and the Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic […]

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Law and Medicine Questions 1 to 20 (3 Marks)

Law > Medical Jurisprudence > Duties of Medical Practitioner Q1A. Any two medical specialists (Write any Two) Pediatrician: Pediatrician is a medical doctor who manages the physical, behavioral, and mental care for children from birth until age 18. A pediatrician is trained to diagnose and treat a broad range of childhood illnesses, from minor health […]

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Different Systems of Medical Treatment

Law > Medical Jurisprudence > Different Systems of Medical Treatment India has a rich heritage of medical  wisdom derived from the Vedas that prevailed as Ayurveda. This was further enriched by the ancient Saints (Rishi’s) with Siddha system and Yoga practices. These were the principal medical practices of the country for centuries, forming part of Indian […]

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Different Medical Specialists

Law > Medical Jurisprudence > Law and Medicine > Different Medical Specialists In this articles we shall study about different kinds of medical specialists. Medical specialists are experts in certain fields of medicine. They either treat specific parts of the body, such as the back or the brain, or they specialize in certain diseases, such as […]

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Doctor-Patient Contractual Relationship

Law > Medical Jurisprudence > Contractual Doctor-Patient Relations A doctor–patient relationship (DPR) is considered to be the core element in the ethical principles of medicine. A good doctor–patient relationship is necessary for a good practice of healthcare. DPR is usually developed when a physician tends to a patient’s medical needs via check-up, diagnosis, and treatment […]

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Causes of Road Accidents

Law > Medical Jurisprudence > Causes of Road Accidents A traffic or road accident is defined as an accident involving at least one vehicle on a road open to public traffic in which at least one person is injured or killed. The main cause of accidents and crashes are due to human errors. Most of […]