This informative article highlights the fact that healthcare professionals fall under the purview of the Consumer Protection Act of 1986. Healthcare professionals need to exert caution when selecting treatment methods and inform care recipients the potential harm associated with the treatment. The article also presents various preventive measures that healthcare professionals take to avoid litigations. Though this article mostly discusses medical and dental practice in India, underscores the importance of proper and ethical judgements, proper documentation, standardized diagnostic tools and evidence-based treatment choices. the information can be generalized across healthcare professions, including occupational therapy.
This blog offers articles on occupational therapy practice in India, professional issues affecting occupational therapy in India, and other useful resources for occupational therapy practitioners in India.
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