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About the Course
Course Name: Online Certificate Course on Medical Laws
The Certificate Course on Medical Law is a specialized 4-week online program designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the legal, ethical, and regulatory dimensions of medical practice and healthcare delivery in India. With the rising intersection between law and medicine—ranging from patient rights, medical negligence, bioethics, and health data privacy to landmark developments in reproductive rights and mental health legislation—this course seeks to empower participants with the knowledge and tools required to navigate the medico-legal landscape effectively.
Structured across 8 interactive sessions held over weekends, the course offers a multidisciplinary approach, blending statutory analysis, case law discussions, and practical insights from both legal and medical experts. It caters to law students, practicing advocates, medical professionals, hospital administrators, public policy researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the rapidly evolving field of health law in India.
Through a well-curated curriculum, real-life case studies, and policy perspectives, the course aims to bridge the gap between healthcare delivery and legal accountability, fostering a rights-based, ethical, and legally compliant medical environment.
Eligibility
This course is open to everyone with an interest in medical law. There are no prerequisites regarding age, gender, or background. Law students, legal professionals, medical professionals, and health enthusiasts are all encouraged to enroll.
Modules and Course Plan
Week 1: Introduction & Foundational Concepts
Session 1: Introduction to Medical Law and Ethics
- Definition, scope, and evolution of medical law in India
- Intersection of law, medicine, and ethics
- Importance of informed consent and patient autonomy
- Key global and Indian instruments (e.g., Hippocratic Oath, NMC Code)
Session 2: Legal Framework Regulating Medical Practice in India
- National Medical Commission Act, 2019
- Clinical Establishments (Registration & Regulation) Act, 2010
- Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct) Regulations
- Legal liability of doctors and hospitals
Week 2: Patient Rights, Consent, and Negligence
Session 3: Consent in Medical Practice and Right to Refuse Treatment
- Types of consent: implied, express, informed
- Legal standards for valid consent
- Case laws: Samira Kohli v. Dr. Prabha Manchanda
- Living wills and advance directives (passive euthanasia)
Session 4: Medical Negligence and Liability
- Civil vs. criminal negligence
- Standard of care and Bolam test
- Key judgments: Jacob Mathew v. State of Punjab, V.P. Shantha Case
- Role of Consumer Protection Act in medical malpractice
Week 3: Specialized Areas of Medical Law
Session 5: Laws Relating to Reproductive Health and Surrogacy
- Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act (as amended)
- The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021
- ART Regulation Act, 2021
- Ethical dilemmas in fertility treatments
Session 6: Organ Transplantation, Bioethics, and End-of-Life Issues
- Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994
- Legal and ethical issues in organ donation
- Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) and Right to Die
- Legalizing passive euthanasia – Common Cause v. Union of India
Week 4: Contemporary Issues & Compliance
Session 7: Mental Healthcare, Disability Rights & Public Health Law
- Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 – Rights-based approach
- Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
- Public health obligations under Epidemic Diseases Act & Disaster Management Act
- Lessons from COVID-19: Quarantine, Vaccination & Lockdowns
Session 8: Emerging Trends in Medical Law and Regulatory Compliance
- Telemedicine Guidelines & Health Data Privacy (NDHM)
- Clinical trials, drug regulation (Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940)
- Medical waste, licensing, insurance
- International human rights perspectives and bioethics
Course Mentors
- Dr Dhananjay Mankar, Assistant Professor, Mumbai Campus, Centre for Hospital Management, School of Health Systems Studies,TISS Mumbai
- Somabha Bandopadhay, Assistant Professor, School of Law, Forensic Justice and Policy Studies, NFSU Delhi
- Ajay Tambulkar, Assistant Professor, Army Law College, Pune
- SM Margina Sultana, Scholar of Law, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Duration
1 month (21st Feb to 21st March)
- Total No. of Classes: 10
- Frequency: Two classes per week
- Days: Saturday, Sunday
- Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Perks
- Lifetime access to recordings of all the sessions
- Recommendation Letter
- Internship Opportunities
- Certificate of Completion
Last Date of Registration
20 Feb 2026
Course Fees
Rs 1000