Doctors Under Legal Scanner During COVID: 19 Pandemic: Overview on Medical Negligence in India

Abstract

The COVID-19 epidemic has brought the healthcare sector into sharp focus like never before. Medical professionals are hailed as "Corona Warriors," but on the other side, there have been allegations of patients not receiving medical attention and safety protocols not being followed, endangering the lives of both medical staff and patients. Any medical professional is aware that even a minor error in judgement can lead to dangers and risks that could ultimately result in a person's loss of life. The standards of an average practitioner in the class to which a surgeon or anesthetist claims to belong will be used to evaluate them. Specialists need a higher degree of aptitude. Medical negligence is a serious violation of human rights since it directly affects the "right to life" and the "right to healthcare." In India, increasing numbers of cases of medical misconduct frequently go unpunished since there is no judicial response. As a result, the public's trust in those who offer medical treatment completely diminishes. There are other matters that need to be addressed, such as whether COVID-19 increased the possibility of medical malpractice claims, the causes of the current rise in medical malpractice cases and the requirement for legislative framework modification to address the problems.