Introduction
During recent years the health care delivery system in India has been undergoing tremendous changes, mainly due to privatization of health care, introduction of sophisticated imported technology for diagnosis and therapy, and growing awareness of population. All service providers and those concerned with health and medical administration at various levels are required to be exposed to all health care legislations and complex issues of medical ethics, in the light of safety of patients and their autonomy, and to avoid legal complications in organizations.
Objectives
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To impart knowledge in legal and allied concept as related to health care management |
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To create an understanding of the laws of contract Indian Evidence Act and codes of Criminal Procedure. |
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To acquaint the participants about Civil Laws, Administrative Laws and Special Acts Applied to Health Care Organizations including Medical Ethics. |
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SCOPE
The programme fulfils specific needs of all categories of service providers and the administrators at all levels in health care organizations, who are keen to learn to avoid legal complications in discharge of their duties efficiently with confidence.
Eligibility
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Medical,
Dental graduates from a Medical/Dental Institute
of India or other countries, recognized
by Medical Council of India [MCI] or Dental
Council of India [DCI] |
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Graduates in alternative
system of medicine [Ayush]. |
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Candidates holding MBA
degree or PG Diploma in Financial, Material,
Marketing or Personnel Management. |
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Graduates in nursing
and pharmacy or having similar technical
skills in other health sciences. |
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Graduates in Engineering
and/or Architecture associated with hospitals. |
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Law graaduates also elegibile to apply. |
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Preference will be given to applicants having experience in hospitals or health care establishments.
years of service and educational qualification.
Fee Schedule
Health and Law Rs. 25000 + 3000 = Rs. 28000
[Rupees Twenty Eight thousand only]
Rs. 25,000/- (Twenty five thousand
only) which includes admission fee, tuition fee, self
instructional study material.
Rs. 3000/-Contact Programme Fees [inclusive
faculty, transportation and examination fee & lunch
& tea during 2 contact programmes]
Rs.15000/- to be paid with application form and balance of Rs.10000/- on selection for admission and Rs. 3000/- to be paid on arrival for first contact programme.
Block Syllabus
| COURSE-I: LEGAL ENVIRONMENT AND BASICS OF LAW |
| Block-1: |
Legal concepts; |
| Block-2 |
Jurisprudence; |
| Block-3 |
Indian legal system; |
| Block-4 |
Constitution of India; |
| Block-5 |
Case studies |
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| COURSE-2 PRINCIPLES OF CIVIL LAW |
| Block-1: |
Indian Contract ACT, 1872; |
| Block-2 |
Law of Tort; |
| Block-3 |
Civil Procedure Code, 1908; |
| Block-4 |
Indian Evidence Act, 1872; |
| Block-5 |
Case studies |
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| COURSE-3 PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LAW |
| Block-1: |
Indian Penal Code, 1860 |
| Block-2 |
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 |
| Block-3 |
Case studies. |
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| COURSE-4 OTHER CIVIL LAWS |
| Block-1: |
Various Acts -2 |
| Block-2 |
Case studies |
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| COURSE –5: LAW RELATED TO ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL |
| Block-1: |
Administrative law; |
| Block-2 |
LABOUR LAWS ( Part-I) |
| Block-3 |
LABOUR LAWS ( Part-II); |
| Block-4 |
Law related to Personnel; |
| Block-5 |
Case studies |
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| COURSE-6: LAWS AND LEGAL CONCEPTS RELATED TO MEDICAL / CLINICAL PRACTICE |
| Block-1: |
Medical negligence |
| Block-2 |
Consumer Protection Act |
| Block-3 |
Medical, ISM and paramedical Council Acts and regulations |
| Block-3 |
Specific medical Acts; |
| Block-3 |
Case studies |
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| COURSE-7: LAWS RELATED TO HOSPITALS AND HEALTH |
| Block-1: |
Ethics issues; |
| Block-2 |
Drug issues; |
| Block-3 |
Establishment issues; |
| Block-4 |
Case studies |
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| COURSE-8: MISCELLANEOUS |
| Block-1: |
Legal aspects in certain patient care situations |
| Block-2 |
Legal aspects related to certain hospital services and functions |
| Block-3 |
Emerging issues with legal connotations |
| Block-3 |
Case studies |
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