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PG Diploma in Medico Legal System
A one-year weekend diploma designed to equip professionals with a comprehensive understanding of medico-legal systems, healthcare ethics, and consumer protection laws. Ideal for healthcare practitioners aiming to gain legal insight for responsible medical practice.
Overview
The PG Diploma in Medico Legal System offers multidisciplinary training in legal procedures, ethics, medical negligence, patient rights, and healthcare-related laws. Through a blend of theory, practical visits, and case study analysis, this program empowers graduates with the knowledge to navigate legal challenges in clinical settings. Classes are conducted over weekends to suit working professionals.
Equips healthcare professionals with essential legal knowledge, ethical clarity, and practical skills to confidently handle medico-legal cases, documentation, and healthcare compliance.
Provide in-depth understanding of India's medico-legal framework.
Strengthen ethical and legal decision-making in healthcare settings.
Familiarize students with real-time medico-legal environments through hospital and court visits.
Develop skills for documentation, certification, and legal compliance in medical practice.
Equip students to handle consumer litigation and medical negligence cases.
Students progress from foundational to advanced concepts in medico-legal practice—covering medical ethics, legal responsibilities, documentation, forensic procedures, and court-related protocols—developing strong skills for handling medico-legal cases in clinical and legal settings.
Core Curriculum
Paper I:
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Theory Subjects
Overview of Legal System and Medico Legal System in India
- Constitution of India, Preamble & Fundamental Rights
- Overview of I.P.C., Cr.P.C., C.P.C., Evidence Act
- Criminal Courts and their powers
- FIR, Complaints, Investigations, Warrant, Court Summons, Affidavit, Oath
- Act for Doctor’s Protection
- Certification for Health Care Establishments
- Licenses, Certifications, Accreditation of Healthcare Establishments
- New Anti Rape Laws March 2013, Revised rape definition, Acid attacks, Death penalty provisions
Paper II
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Theory Subjects
Ethics in Healthcare Services
- Varieties of Medical Profession in India
- Code of Medical Ethics
- Confidentiality and Privileged Communication, Right to Privacy
- Self-regulation through Code of Conduct
- Human Experimentation of Drugs
- Clinical Research – Rules and Regulations
- Ethical Committee Clearance
- Euthanasia (Aruna Shanbaug Case)
- HIV/AIDS Disclosure, Right to Privacy, Related Case Laws
Paper III
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Theory Subjects
Special Laws and Health Care Services
- Hippocratic Oath, Declaration of Geneva, Florence Nightingale Oath
- Offences & Professional Misconduct as per MCI
- Laws Related to Medical Procedures (MTP Act, PNDT Act, Transplantation Act)
- Preventive Steps for Doctors to Avoid Litigation
- Medical Negligence Case Studies
Paper IV
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Theory Subjects
Consumer Laws in Health Care Services
- Indian Contract Act
- Nursing Home Registration Act
- Birth-Death Registration Act
- Medical Negligence, Errors & Insurance in Healthcare
- Consumer Protection Act 1986
- Rights of Patients & Duties of Practitioners
- Doctor-Patient Contractual Relationship
Eligibility Criteria:
- Annual Intake:
- 10 Seats per years
- Eligibility:
- Graduation in the respective faculty with at least 50% marks.
- Duration:
- 1 Year
Contact Us
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad Malkapur, Karad (Dist.Satara), Maharashtra, India. PIN - 415539
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