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Institute of Medicine & Law IML is a global leader in providing information, education, advisories and services on medical laws. To know more visit our website www.imlindia.com

Our evidence-based information and solutions help doctors and hospitals take legally correct decisions, thereby reducing medical errors Institute of Medicine & Law is a global leader in providing information, education, advisories and services on medical laws. Our evidence-based information and solutions help doctors and hospitals take the legally correct decisions, thereby reducing medical errors

and enhancing patient’s safety. We speak about law uniquely, in a non-legal language, and as simple do’s & don’ts which can be easily followed in day-to-day practice. Every day, around the globe, thousands of doctors, and hospitals take recourse to our publications and services to deliver healthcare safely. While providing information and education forms the fulcrum of all our activities, we are proactive in pushing for changes in healthcare policies and laws. The ‘National Convention on Medicine & Law’ (www.medicineandlawconvention.com) is an annual endeavour in this direction with participation from healthcare providers, legal professionals, and policy makers.

‘SOP on Patients Consent’ (www.patientsconsent.com) is another initiative close to our hearts. Improper consent happens to be a major cause of friction between patients and doctors. Every year, major medical associations and thought leaders in healthcare come together to draft and update the SOP on patients consent. This SOP is free source document, not sponsored or influenced by any person or organisation, and is considered as a standard, comprehensive, and legally compliant document on the subject. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.

Not all medico-legal scrutiny begins inside the operation theatre.Sometimes, it builds gradually through delayed respons...
21/05/2026

Not all medico-legal scrutiny begins inside the operation theatre.

Sometimes, it builds gradually through delayed responses, changing decisions and the perception that urgency may not have matched the situation.

This latest MLCD blog revisits a case where the larger approach to patient management eventually became central to the legal discussion.
Read more: https://www.mlcd.in/blogs/delays-then-a-change-in-treatment-%E2%80%94-an-apathetic-approach

Not every medico-legal risk begins inside the operation theatre.Sometimes, scrutiny begins later — through records, proc...
18/05/2026

Not every medico-legal risk begins inside the operation theatre.
Sometimes, scrutiny begins later — through records, processes, communication gaps and decisions made during pressure situations.
The May 2026 issue of Medical Law Cases – For Doctors features important case highlights doctors and hospitals should stay aware of.

Visit www.mlcd.in to access the latest issue and stay updated every month.

A recent Supreme Court judgment has sparked intense discussion among doctors and hospitals across the country.But much o...
16/05/2026

A recent Supreme Court judgment has sparked intense discussion among doctors and hospitals across the country.
But much of the interpretation circulating around the ruling may not reflect the actual legal position.

This MedLegal Advisory revisits the judgment, its legal context and the wider implications emerging from the case.

Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhfCodB4bdU

The recent Supreme Court judgment on the liability of a deceased doctor’s estate in medical negligence cases has triggered widespread discussion across the m...

Inside an ICU, responsibility rarely moves in a straight line.This latest IML blog examines a critical care case that un...
13/05/2026

Inside an ICU, responsibility rarely moves in a straight line.
This latest IML blog examines a critical care case that unfolded through layers of decisions, coordination gaps and clinical management challenges before reaching the courtroom.

A revealing look at how medico-legal accountability can evolve inside high-pressure hospital environments.

Read more: https://imlindia.com/blog/icu-care-without-control-when-critical-management-turns-critical-failure/

A young patient’s rapid deterioration and eventual death brought under scrutiny not a single act, but a chain of failures

Every clinical step carries a legal dimension.The April 2026 issue of Medical Law Cases – For Doctors brings forward key...
10/05/2026

Every clinical step carries a legal dimension.

The April 2026 issue of Medical Law Cases – For Doctors brings forward key rulings on:
– Biopsy sample handling
– Disclosure in discharge summaries
– ICU consent
– Decisions taken in patient interest

Practical, relevant, and rooted in real cases — essential reading for medical professionals. www.mlcd.in

A surgeon’s decision is often made in minutes. Its medico-legal consequences may be examined for years.This episode of T...
08/05/2026

A surgeon’s decision is often made in minutes. Its medico-legal consequences may be examined for years.
This episode of The Big MedLegal Question explores a critical surgical dilemma and the legal questions that follow when outcomes are challenged.
Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc-yMGv1aVY

Visit www.mlcd.in to access a repository of similar cases.

Medical Law Cases - For Doctors (MLCD) is a law reporter that reports important cases and analyzes them exclusively from a doctor’s perspective. Drawing infe...

How far does consent actually go in clinical practice?When treatment changes or expands, the legal position can become c...
04/05/2026

How far does consent actually go in clinical practice?
When treatment changes or expands, the legal position can become complex.
In this episode of Editor Speaks, explore the medico-legal boundaries of consent.
Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6QEUjPq020

4 likes. "Medical Law Cases For Doctors | Editor Speaks Ep 84 | MedLegal Learnings For Healthcare Providers"

Not every life-altering outcome begins in an operating theatre.Sometimes, it starts with a treatment many consider strai...
29/04/2026

Not every life-altering outcome begins in an operating theatre.
Sometimes, it starts with a treatment many consider straightforward.
This case reveals how one clinical step can trigger lasting consequences and difficult legal questions.
https://imlindia.com/blog/a-tight-cast-a-tighter-consequence-wrong-plastering-leads-to-amputation/

A routine fracture management turned into a life-altering outcome, raising critical questions about the basics of orthopedic care — assessment,

Clear consent standards strengthen trust, reduce ambiguity, and support better clinical practice.The upcoming Global SOP...
22/04/2026

Clear consent standards strengthen trust, reduce ambiguity, and support better clinical practice.
The upcoming Global SOP on Patients Consent 2026 invites contributions from healthcare stakeholders worldwide to help shape a more relevant and practical framework for today’s medical environment.

Join the initiative: - Write to [email protected] to participate
Visit global.patientsconsent.com to know more

A surgery decision was made. Later, its urgency came under scrutiny.This case looks at how treatment timing and clinical...
20/04/2026

A surgery decision was made. Later, its urgency came under scrutiny.
This case looks at how treatment timing and clinical judgment are examined when disputes reach a legal forum.

Read more: 👉 https://imlindia.com/blog/no-urgency-yet-surgery-decision-held-deficient-in-care/

The decision to operate is as critical as the surgery itself. A recent ruling examines whether a surgical intervention, undertaken

The drafting of SOP on Patients Consent 2026 will begin shortly.Doctors, hospitals, medical societies, colleges, and jou...
16/04/2026

The drafting of SOP on Patients Consent 2026 will begin shortly.

Doctors, hospitals, medical societies, colleges, and journal editors are invited to participate in building a stronger, clearer, and practical consent framework for healthcare.

Your experience can help shape the next edition.

Join the initiative: Send an email to [email protected] to participate

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