AyurvedaSidhiBAMS 2nd Prof

Agad Tantra evam Vidhi Vaidyaka · Paper I · Topic 16

Vaidya sadvritta : Duties and Responsibilities of medical practitioner

SubjectAgad Tantra evam Vidhi Vaidyaka (AyUG-AT) PaperPaper I Topic No.Topic 16 TermI Weightage10 marks (topics 15–18 together) Hours6 LH · 4 NLH Topic ID2/agad-tantra/1-16

Exam eligibility

✓ MCQ✓ SAQ✕ LAQ

This topic can be asked as MCQ, SAQ; LAQ should not be asked.

Syllabus – subtopics

  1. 16.1Vaidya sadvritta, medical ethics and code of conduct, Charaka oath and Hippocratic oath
  2. 16.2NCISM - constitution, objectives and functions
  3. 16.3Duties, rights and privileges of a registered medical practitioner
  4. 16.4Consent, professional secrecy and privileged communication
  5. 16.5Professional negligence, professional misconduct and unethical practices
  6. 16.6Defenses in medical negligence suits
  7. 16.7Medical records
  8. 16.8Consumer Protection Act

Learning objectives

At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

  • Describe vaidya sadvritta, medical ethics, code of conduct, Charaka oath and Hippocratic oath.
  • Desribe the constitution, objectives and functions of NCISM.
  • Describe the duties and rights and privileges of a registered medical practitioner.
  • Describe consent, professional secrecy and privileged communication.
  • Describe professional negligence, professional misconduct and unethical practices.
  • Explain the defenses in medical negligence suits with appropriate case laws.
  • Describe the maintainance of medical records and explain its significance.
  • Describe the Consumer Protection Act.

Notes

Detailed notes for Vaidya sadvritta : Duties and Responsibilities of medical practitioner are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.

Important questions

  • SAQ Write a note on professional negligence and the defences in medical negligence suits. (Practice)