Medical Negligence — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: IPC Section _____ : Act which is done in good faith without consent.The following situations would apply :1. Emergency (No need to take consent during emergencies)2. The person is incapable of giving consent3. The person has no guardian to give consent

Answer: 92

Flashcard 2: IPC Section _____ : Act done by consent in good faith for persons benefit is not an offense.

Answer: 88

Flashcard 3: IPC Section _____ : Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent is not an offense.

Answer: 87

Flashcard 4: If the doctor failed to provide proper instructions to the patient, he will _____ be held guilty as an exception to the contributory negligence rule.

Answer: still (or "nevertheless")

Extra: Exceptions to the rule of **contributory negligence** (where the doctor remains liable despite the patient's actions): 1. **Failure to give proper instructions**: The doctor cannot blame the patient for not following instructions that were never provided. 2. **Doctrine of Alternative Danger**: In an emergency created by the doctor's negligence, the patient may make a mistake while trying to save themselves. 3. **Patients with limited capacity**: Children, insane individuals, or unconscious patients.

Flashcard 5: _____ doctrine states that the doctor can be held guilty if he fails to take the necessary action to prevent injury due to a negligent act of the patient

Answer: Last clear chance

Flashcard 6: IPC Section _____ : Act done by consent in good faith for the benefit of a child under 12 years of age or an insane person, with the consent of a parent or guardian is not an offense.

Answer: 89

Flashcard 7: Section _____ of the IPC deals with non-treatment of victim by hospital.

Answer: 166B

Flashcard 8: IPC Sections _____ to 95 deal with Consent

Answer: 87

Flashcard 9: IPC section _____: A person who under involuntary intoxication has commited an act is not liable for the act.

Answer: 85

Flashcard 10: According to Mental Health Act 1987, if a mentally ill person is detained against the provisions, the responsible authority can be punished with an imprisonment of upto _____ years

Answer: 2