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PROGRAM- MBA (Sem 4), MBADS (Sem 4 / Sem 6), PGDHSMN (Sem 2)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME- MH0058 Legal Aspects in Healthcare Administration
BOOK ID- B1322
CREDIT & MARKS-4 Credits, 60 marks

Q1. Define medical ethics. List the principles of medical ethics and outline the important
guidelines and documents in medical ethics. (Definition, Listing the principles, Important
guidelines and documents in medical ethics) 1, 2, 7
Answer: Medical ethics: Medical ethics is defined, as a civil code of behaviour considered correct by
members of the profession for the good of both the patient and profession. This trust goes beyond written
words and leads the public at large to expect of the doctor to have not only a high standard of medical
ability and skill but The doctor patient relationship is considered to be fiduciary in nature i.e. it is based
on mutual trust and

Q2. Discuss accountability in healthcare. Add a note on vicarious liability. 6, 4

Answer: Accountability to patients: A medical practitioner owes the patient he is treating a duty of
care and is hence, accountable to the patient firstly. Therefore in cases of medical negligence, the patient
has to establish that there was sufficient proximity between him and the doctor. This duty of care is
established once a doctor starts to administer treatment to the patient, irrespective of remuneration. This
duty of care is also owed to the patient by the hospital or treating institution, thereby making the hospital
accountable to the patient by what is termed as

Q3. Discuss the important aspects of Consumer Protection Act. 10

Answer: Important aspects of Consumer Protection Act:
1. The right to safety: This is the right to be protected against products, production processes and
services, which are hazardous to health or life. The right to safety has been broadened to include
the concern for consumers
Q.4: Define abortion. Explain medical termination of pregnancy act in detail.
Definition of abortion
Explanation of MTP act
ANS:
Definition of abortion:
Abortion is the termination of pregnancy by any method (spontaneous or induced) before the foetus is
sufficiently developed to survive independently. Abortion may be classified into various categories
depending upon
Q.5: Explain the regulatory requirements in setting up and running a blood bank.
Explanation of the important regulatory requirements in setting up and running a blood bank.
ANS:
Explanation of the important regulatory requirements in setting up and running a blood bank.
National Blood Policy: Government of India published in the year 2002 the National Blood Policy. The
objective of
Q6. Define and classify euthanasia. Add a note on living wills. 1, 2, 7
Answer: Definition: Euthanasia is traced back to the Greek word, euthanatos which means good
death. It can be defined as an "intentional killing by an act/ omission of person whose life is felt not to
be worth living." The above definition has potential for numerous loopholes especially concerning the
specific definition of the term person which can include any and everybody and is not solely restricted
to patients. The term "euthanasia" encompasses a gamut of acts ranging from lethal injection to
withholding

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