Medical Negligence

Medical Negligence is an authoritative legal treatise examining the evolving jurisprudence surrounding medical malpractice and professional accountability in India. Published by Lexis Nexis, this book provides structured and in-depth commentary on the legal framework governing negligence by doctors, hospitals, and healthcare institutions.

The text explores essential components of negligence, including duty of care, breach of standard, causation, and assessment of damages. It analyzes civil liability, criminal prosecution for gross negligence, and remedies available under the Consumer Protection Act. Detailed discussion is provided on hospital liability, vicarious responsibility, informed consent, expert medical evidence, and documentation standards.

Incorporating significant Supreme Court and High Court decisions, the book clarifies judicial standards applied in determining professional misconduct and liability. It also addresses practical aspects such as filing complaints, burden of proof, quantification of compensation, and procedural considerations before consumer forums and civil courts.

Designed for advocates, judges, medical practitioners, hospital administrators, insurance professionals, and law students, this work bridges statutory interpretation with litigation practice.