MEDICAL LAWS COURSE
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This course on Medical Laws in India offers an in-depth understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape governing the healthcare sector. From doctors’ responsibilities, patients’ rights, hospital liabilities, to medical negligence, telemedicine, and the ethics of clinical practice, this course is designed to bridge the gap between medicine and law.
You will explore key legislations such as the Clinical Establishments Act, MCI Regulations, Consumer Protection Act (for medical negligence), Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, Drugs and Cosmetics Act, Mental Healthcare Act, and recent updates related to surrogacy laws, organ transplantation, bioethics, and AI in healthcare.
Whether you’re a law student, medical professional, hospital administrator, or a legal advisor in the health sector, this course empowers you to understand patient consent, handle medico-legal cases, draft hospital policies, and ensure full compliance with health laws in India.
Foundations and Overview
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Introduction to Medical Malpractice Law Definition, history, and importance Overview of tort law and negligence -
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Legal Elements of Medical Malpractice Duty of care, breach, causation, damages
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Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice Determining standard of care Expert witness role
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Types of Medical Malpractice Claims Misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication errors, birth injuries
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Statutes of Limitations & Legal Deadlines Variation by jurisdiction Tolling and exceptions
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Role of Expert Witnesses Qualifying experts Preparing expert reports
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Case Law Review: Landmark Medical Malpractice Cases Analyze key precedent cases
Advanced Legal Concepts & Litigation Process : Informed Consent in Medical Malpractice
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Informed Consent in Medical Malpractice Legal standards and breaches
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Causation and Proximate Cause Proving causation in malpractice claims
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Damages in Medical Malpractice Compensatory, punitive damages Economic vs. non-economic damages
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Discovery Process Specific to Medical Malpractice Medical records, depositions, subpoenas
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Pre-trial Motions and Mediation Summary judgment, motions to dismiss, ADR options
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Trial Preparation and Jury Selection Strategies in jury selection for malpractice cases
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Trial Strategy & Presentation Opening statements, witness examination, closing arguments
Special Topics in Medical Malpractice
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Medical Malpractice in Surgery
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Obstetrics and Gynecology Malpractice Birth injuries, delayed diagnosis
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Medication and Prescription Errors Pharmacology basics for lawyers, liability issues
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Diagnostic Errors Common pitfalls, expert testimony challenges
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Nursing Home and Long-term Care Malpractice Neglect, abuse, regulatory framework
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Emergency Room Malpractice Duty, triage, and documentation
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Medical Malpractice in Mental Health Care Standard of care, confidentiality, liability issues
Defenses, Insurance & Ethics
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Common Defenses in Medical Malpractice
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Medical Malpractice Insurance Policy types, claims process, coverage disputes
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Risk Management in Healthcare Providers How providers limit liability, hospital protocols
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Ethical Issues in Medical Malpractice Lawyer’s ethical responsibilities, client confidentiality
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Handling Confidentiality and HIPAA Issues Privacy laws and discovery
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Dealing with Medical Boards and Regulatory Agencies Complaints and disciplinary processes
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Settlement Negotiations & Strategies Valuation, negotiation tactics, structured settlements
Advanced Litigation & Practical Skills
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Using Medical Records Effectively in Litigation
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Depositions of Medical Experts and Defendants Questioning strategies
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Preparing and Cross-examining Expert Witnesses Techniques for undermining or strengthening testimony
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Advanced Trial Tactics in Medical Malpractice Cases Handling complex evidence and demonstrations
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Technology and Medical Malpractice Telemedicine, electronic health records, AI in diagnosis
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International Perspectives on Medical Malpractice Law Comparative legal approaches
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Role-Playing: Mock Trial Simulation, Day 1 Opening statements and direct examination
Mock Trials, Case Studies & Continuing Development
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Mock Trial Simulation, Day 2 Cross-examination and closing arguments
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Post-Trial Motions and Appeals Grounds for appeal, appellate procedure
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Analyzing Medical Malpractice Settlements Case studies and lessons learned
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Writing Persuasive Medical Malpractice Briefs Legal writing tailored to malpractice cases
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Client Counseling and Communication Skills Managing expectations, delivering bad news
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Staying Updated: Research Tools and Resources Databases, journals, legal updates
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Legal Technology Tools for Medical Malpractice Lawyers Software for case management and trial prep
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Ethical Dilemmas and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Keeping skills sharp and ethical standards
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Career Development in Medical Malpractice Law Networking, specialization, and practice management
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Final Review & Assessment and certificate session
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