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Role of Medicolegal Assistance by Medical Defence Unions to Indian Allopathic Doctors Fighting Malpractice Allegations: A Critical Analysis
Shri Gopal Kabra, Vivekanshu Verma
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Shri Gopal Kabra, Vivekanshu Verma, Role of Medicolegal Assistance by Medical Defence Unions to Indian Allopathic Doctors Fighting Malpractice Allegations: A Critical Analysis. Indian Journal of Legal Medicine 2024;5(2):121–129.
Shri Gopal Kabra, Vivekanshu Verma, Role of Medicolegal Assistance by Medical Defence Unions to Indian Allopathic Doctors Fighting Malpractice Allegations: A Critical Analysis. Indian Journal of Legal Medicine 2024;5(2):121–129.
Received : August 20, 2024
Accepted : October 05, 2024
Published : December 02, 2024
Abstract
The increasing number of malpractice allegations against Indian allopathic doctors has led to a growing need for medicolegal assistance. Medical Defence Unions (MDUs) play a crucial role in providing support to doctors facing such allegations. In the evolving medical landscape, allopathic doctors in India increasingly face the daunting challenge of malpractice allegations. The Medical Defence Union (MDU), a non-profit organization originating in the United Kingdom, has a long-standing history of providing medicolegal assistance to healthcare professionals. This research article explores the potential application of the MDU’s model to the Indian context, focusing on the type of support it provides and its impact on doctors’ professional lives. The paper discusses the similarities and differences between the medico-legal climates of the UK and India, the significance of professional indemnity, and the psychological impact of malpractice claims on doctors. The findings suggest that a structure similar to the MDU in India could offer substantial support to Indian allopathic doctors, mitigating the legal and emotional challenges associated with malpractice allegations. It examines the medicolegal assistance provided by MDUs to Indian allopathic doctors, highlighting the benefits, challenges, and future directions. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature, case studies, and expert opinions, this article provides an in-depth analysis of the role of MDUs in supporting doctors in medicolegal issues.
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SDMH, Jaipur, Rajathan,, India - Vivekanshu Verma
Emergency & Trauma Care, Medanta-the Medicity, Gurugram 122001,, India
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