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DOI: 10.4103/ijmpo.ijmpo_167_19
Res Ipsa Loquitur
In today's world, it has become increasingly necessary for doctors to understand some basic legal jargons and dictums. In 1993, medical practice came under the purview of consumer protection act. This has negatively affected the doctor–patient relationship. In addition, litigations pertaining to medical negligence have been increasing in geometric proportion. In some of these cases, evidence by medical expert may not be necessary as medical record itself shows the negligence on the part of treating doctor. This is the famous doctrine of “res ipsa loquitur.”
The first time the term “res ipsa loquitur,” which literally means “the thing speaks for itself,” was used was in a court proceeding demanding payment of a debt in the year 1616 in England.
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Article published online:
03 June 2021
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