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Why most of the cases of Tort actions against doctors and medical clinics negligence tend to ultimately…

Indian courts, following the Bolam-based standard endorsed in Jacob Mathew v. State of Punjab, (2005), apply a deferential standard of care to medical professionals and a…

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Why most of the cases of Tort actions against doctors and medical clinics negligence tend to ultimately fail in the courts in India, because

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Indian courts, following the Bolam-based standard endorsed in Jacob Mathew v. State of Punjab, (2005), apply a deferential standard of care to medical professionals and a high threshold of proof, so many claims fail because "The Supreme Court is not inclined to subject doctors to a higher duty to care to the patients".

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