Negligence in sterilisation: the changing legal regime.
Negligence in a sterilisation operation is a crucial issue in a country like India where sterilisation operations form an important part of government programmes. This article seeks to highlight the medico-legal dilemmas that surround this issue, and the legal pronouncements on it. The article also deals with a recent policy initiative--the Family Planning Insurance Scheme--that has been formulated in this regard, its legal implications, and its impact on the medical fraternity as well as on society as a whole.
Noopur
Runjhun
R
NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, India. runjhun06@yahoo.co.in
Sharma
Dhruv
D
D000328:Adult; D016656:Family Planning Policy / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008318:Malpractice / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000191:economics; D013245:Sterilization, Reproductive / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*