Medical Law

The synergy between law and medicine is fundamental in the delicate system of healthcare. It is necessary that a uniform system of practice, a reputable standard of care, manner of practice and other essentialities be provided for and efforts be made to ensure that the laws don’t exist in vacuo or theoretically.

Healthcare professionals who adhere rigorously to their privacy obligations and take the initiative to communicate confidentiality guidelines are more likely to have patients who provide honest reports of their symptoms.

During the provision of medical services, patients are obligated to disclose all relevant information regarding their health and medical history to the healthcare provider. This information is shared under the premise of confidentiality and is generally expected to be safeguarded by medical personnel, a principle commonly referred to as "Medical Confidentiality

In a medical negligence lawsuit, the onus lies on the patient-complainant to substantiate their claim against the medical doctor, rather than requiring the doctor to prove that they acted with sufficient care and skill.

In a medical negligence lawsuit, the onus lies on the patient-complainant to substantiate their claim against the medical doctor, rather than requiring the doctor to prove that they acted with sufficient care and skill

In a consensus decision aimed at protecting the world from future infectious diseases crises, the World Health Assembly agreed to kick start a global process to draft and negotiate a convention, agreement or other international instruments under the Constitution of the World Health Organization to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response…

Medical evidence, though desirable in establishing the cause of death in a case of murder, is however not essential or a pre-requisite in a situation where there are facts sufficient to show the cause of death to the satisfaction of the Court.