Kerala High Court’s 2023 decision in the laparoscopic sterilization negligence case highlights the fine line between medical complications and criminal liability. Here’s a clear breakdown of the facts, legal principles and practical lessons for everyone involved in healthcare.
In a landmark decision that has sent ripples through India’s medical community, the Kerala High Court has clearly stated that failure to conduct a proper pre anaesthetic check up amounts to gross medical negligence. The court refused relief to an anaesthetist booked under Section 106 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita for causing death by negligence.
Read MoreThe Kerala High Court is set to re-examine whether physiotherapists can legally use the prefix “Dr.” before their names. Doctors’ associations have challenged an earlier ruling that allowed the practice, arguing it may confuse patients. The case could shape national policy on professional titles in healthcare.
Read MoreThe Kerala High Court has ruled that the title “Doctor” is not the exclusive property of MBBS doctors. The Court held that the NMC Act does not confer any statutory monopoly over the “Dr” prefix and that qualified physiotherapists and occupational therapists can also use it. The Court dismissed petitions filed by IMA challenging the NCAHP Act and allied health curriculum.
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