Medical Ethics & Medical Negligence - A Systematic Purview with Judicial Interpretation

Mr.Chinmoy Patra

Volume : VIII, Issue : XII, December - 2019

Medical Ethics & Medical Negligence - A Systematic Purview with Judicial Interpretation

Mr. Chinmoy Patra

Abstract :

In every profession or calling certain kind of ethical code of conduct is always a sine quo non for its effective functioning and accountability. So far as Medical profession or Health Care Utility is concerned, it also plays a most vital role in protecting the society by providing its best expert medical service which is in turns saves the life’s of millions of people who are in need of these services of professionals and organizations when they are in bad state of health conditions. The Constitution of India incorporates provision guaranteeing everyone’s right to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. Article 21 of the Constitution of India guarantees protection of life and personal liberty to every citizen. The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has held that in State of Punjab Vs. Mohinder Singh Chawla (1997)2 SCC 83 . – “That right to health is integral to the right to life and the government has a constitutional obligation to provide health facilities.