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Indian Journal of Legal Medicine 4(1):p 7-17, Jan-June 2025. | DOI: N.A
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Medicolegal Practice: A Popular Concept
Promod Kohli, Vivekanshu Verma
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Kohli P, Verma V. Medicolegal Practice: A Popular Concept. Indian Journal of Legal Medicine. 2025;4(1):7-17.Timeline
Received : March 01, 2025
Accepted : April 05, 2025
Published : June 20, 2025
Abstract
Purpose: This study examines the evolving landscape of medicolegal practice in India, focusing on its incidence, legal frameworks, challenges, and recommendations for improvement. Methods: A review of legal statutes, case laws, and secondary data from academic journals and government reports was conducted. Key metrics included litigation trends under acts such as the Consumer Protection Act (2019), PC-PNDT, MTP, and Transplantation of Human Organs Act (THOTA). Key Findings: Medicolegal cases in India have surged post-1995, with medical negligence constituting 40% of litigation. The Consumer Protection Act (2019) intensified accountability, while interdisciplinary collaboration among medicolegal consultants improved case outcomes. Conclusion: Strengthening ethical standards, standardized medical documentation, and continuous professional education are critical to enhancing medicolegal practice quality.
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Kohli P, Verma V. Medicolegal Practice: A Popular Concept. Indian Journal of Legal Medicine. 2025;4(1):7-17.
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| March 01, 2025 | April 05, 2025 | June 20, 2025 |
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Medicolegal PracticeMedical NegligenceConsumer Protection Act 2019Legal ComplianceHealthcare LitigationSearch for Similar Articles
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