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Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Law (PGDHL)
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

To impart knowledge in legal and allied concept as related to health care management
To create an understanding of the laws of contract Indian Evidence Act and codes of Criminal Procedure.
To acquaint the participants about Civil Laws, Administrative Laws and Special Acts Applied to Health Care Organizations including Medical Ethics.


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

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]
Graduates in alternative system of medicine [Ayush].
Candidates holding MBA degree or PG Diploma in Financial, Material, Marketing or Personnel Management.
Graduates in nursing and pharmacy or having similar technical skills in other health sciences.
Graduates in Engineering and/or Architecture associated with hospitals.
Law graaduates also elegibile to apply.

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


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


COURSE-3 PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LAW
Block-1: Indian Penal Code, 1860
Block-2 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
Block-3 Case studies.


COURSE-4 OTHER CIVIL LAWS
Block-1: Various Acts -2
Block-2 Case studies


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


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


COURSE-7: LAWS RELATED TO HOSPITALS AND HEALTH
Block-1: Ethics issues;
Block-2 Drug issues;
Block-3 Establishment issues;
Block-4 Case studies


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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