Health Services Legal & Ethical Issues — DU B. Voc – Healthcare Management Previous Year Question Papers

7. Describe contracts, types of contracts, and law of contract? Briefly describe ESI Act? (9x2=18) Attempt five out of the seven questions. 1. (a) Explain the concepts of Law, Act, Rules, and Regulations. Discuss their importance in the functioning of hospitals. (b) Discuss the importance of consent in medical practice. Explain different t.ypes of consent with examples. (9+9=18) 2. Discuss the Consumer Protection Act and its implications for hospitals and healthcare providers? (18) 3. Explain the provisions and significance of the following Biomedical Waste Management Act Transplantation of Hu.man Organs Act PCPNDT Act (3x6-18) 4. (a) What is the significance of MTP Act. Discuss in detail the compliances to be followed by the hospital in accordance to the Act. (b) Give a brief description of Industrial Dispute 5. A terminally ill patient refuses further treatment, while the family insists on continuing aggressive interventions. Identify the ethical and legal issues involved. Analyze the conflict between patient autonomy and family wishes. Propose a justified course of action for the healthcare team. (18) 6. A patient suffers severe harm due to delayed diagnosis in the emergency department. Analyze whether this constitutes medical negligence Discuss the types and essential elements of negligence Evaluate legal consequences and preventive strategies (18)