FORENSIC MEDICINE FACE TO FACE WITH MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE
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https://doi.org/10.48165/Keywords:
dilemma, autopsies,Abstract
While conducting autopsies, a doctor often comes across a case, which shows a chance evidence of obvious gross medical negligence. But due to systemic restrictions, he cannot take an initiative to report such cases in a manner where in the affected families can get due compensations. His dilemma is further enhanced by the fact that the lay people and the law enforcement agencies are not in a position to take cognizance in such cases. While highlighting three such case reports, the paper has made an attempt to discuss such problems. The obvious remedies involve a positive role to be played by the subject of Forensic Medicine, which will also help to enhance the standards of patient care and reducing the incidents of medical negligence.
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