Peaceful protests and strikes are a basic human right as stated in the United Nations' universal declaration on human rights. However, the social contract between a doctor and patient and the fact that doctors are in close proximity to life and death are cited as the reasons why doctors are valued higher than regular people. Under Hippocrates oath, care of the patient is a contractual obligation for the doctors and is superior to all other responsibilities. What about the doctor's care, though? Dr. Neeraj Nagpal, Managing Trustee of the Medicos Legal Action Group (MLAG), walks us through the delicate balance between making our opinions known and minimising patient suffering.

Doctor's Right to Protest

Claims can constitute a serious threat to a doctor's financial stability in today's litigious world. In the event of a legal dispute, professional indemnity insurance protects medical professionals' finances against legal bills and patient compensation claims. Join us LIVE to learn more about indemnity insurance, including what it covers, what benefits there are, which scenarios it excludes, and much more, from Dr. Neeraj Nagpal, Managing Trustee of the Medicos Legal Action Group (MLAG

Indemnity Insurance

The National Medical Commission Act, 2019 (NMC Act) has been billed by the government as the “biggest reform” in the medical profession and a “pro-poor legislation” that shall make quality medical care more accessible to the people. The Act seems to bring governance reforms in the medical field, addressing the needs of health services, standardizing quality to be maintained in medical education, etc. It seeks to rectify some of the fundamental issues in India's healthcare scenario. Join this intriguing session LIVE on MEDFLIX as Dr. Neeraj Nagpal throws light and discusses in detail about the mission and vision behind NMC!

National Medical Commission Act 2019

In India, there is a worrying new epidemic of violence and aggressiveness directed at medical professionals. The most vulnerable groups in the healthcare industry include small and medium-sized facilities, female specialists, and resident doctors employed at public hospitals, medical schools, and teaching hospitals. Hospital institutions should implement effective steps to prevent these incidents in addition to the government addressing the issue through suitable legislation. Join this fascinating discussion live on Medflix as Dr. Neeraj Nagpal goes into great detail on the risk factors involved with violence against doctors and the potential actions that are required to mitigate such instances.

Violence against Doctors

For decades, doctors have served as the archetypal god in our society, saving many lives and ensuring a healthy lifestyle. In recent years, the value of doctors has risen quickly, and as a result of this development, there has been an increase in the number of misdiagnosis instances and unfair treatment of patients and doctors. As a result, it is critical for every doctor to be knowledgeable of applicable laws, statutes, and regulations. As a result, in India, the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) was enacted in 1986, marking a watershed moment in the country's legislative history, ushering in new consumer jurisprudence. For time-bound consumer justice, this Act established a three-tier quasi-judicial consumer dispute resolution mechanism at the district, state, and national levels. Join us live with Dr. Nagpal to understand this act in detail.

Doctors & the Consumer Protection Act

Health professionals are expected to always tell their patients the truth. Nonetheless, if they examined their work every day, there are demands in which the truth is not always a certain matter. This begs the question: Is it the obligation of health professionals to always tell their patients the truth, or are there situations where some dishonesty may be justifiable in order to avoid more serious harm to a patient? When and under what conditions could incomplete disclosure be justified? Informed consent is more than just protecting patients from unwanted bodily interference; it also allows them to make informed decisions about their care. Join us as Dr. Neeraj Nagpal discusses this practical dilemma of consent.

The Dilemma of Consent: To Tell or Not to Tell

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