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When Healing Meets Law: Practical Guidance from a Medicolegal Perspective: An Interview with a Medicolegal Expert

Vivekanshu Verma, Promod Kumar Kohli

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Indian Journal of Legal Medicine 05(01):p 49-58, JAN-JUNE 2026. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijlm.2348.9987.5126.5

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Promod Kumar Kohli, Vivekanshu Verma. When Healing Meets Law: Practical Guidance from a Medicolegal Perspective: An Interview with a Medicolegal Expert. Indi J of Legal Medi. 2026; 5(1):49–58

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Received : October 24, 2025         Accepted : November 25, 2025          Published : June 30, 2026

Abstract

The interface between medicine and law has become increasingly critical in clinical practice. This article presents an interview-based exploration of common medicolegal concerns faced by doctors, offering practical insights into risk management, ethical obligations, and compliance strategies. Through a structured Q &A format, it highlights the importance of proactive legal awareness, medical records, informed consent, and communication in preventing disputes and maintaining patient trust. It also dwells on the Consumer Court procedures and how the defence should be strategized. The discussion also touches on the lacunae in the current law and how it could be improved to better the healthcare ecosystem. The discussion emphasizes that medicolegal literacy is not merely a defensive necessity but an essential component of professional excellence and patient-centred care.

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All authors contributed significantly to the work and approve its publication.

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This article does not involve any human or animal subjects, and therefore does not require ethics approval.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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Promod Kumar Kohli, Vivekanshu Verma. When Healing Meets Law: Practical Guidance from a Medicolegal Perspective: An Interview with a Medicolegal Expert. Indi J of Legal Medi. 2026; 5(1):49–58

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October 24, 2025 November 25, 2025 June 30, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijlm.2348.9987.5126.5

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Received October 24, 2025
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