The book reigns supreme in its field since its first edition in 1920. It is a well-established, specialized and highly recommended text on Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology. It is a monumental work thoroughly revised by K Kannan a former judge and a renowned scholar in collaboration with the specialist contributors from the diverse fields. Retaining the flavour of Modi?s pristine brilliance, the book traces comprehensively all major developments in the field of law and forensic medicine and references to obsolete medical literature has been weeded out and section on both medical jurisprudence and toxicology has been duly updated keeping in mind the concerns and requirements of academic community, forensic scientists and analytical chemists. The book is an essential reference for medical and legal professionals, forensic medicine experts, judges, law enforcement and investigating agencies, teachers, scholars, legislators and social scientists. Key Features: The book offers a systematic explanation of the provisions of law and is divided under suitable headings and chapters. The book traces comprehensively all major legislative amendments and developments that has taken place in the medico-legal field. It duly incorporates all the major and notable judgments of Supreme Court and various High Courts. It has been updated in the manner to make it easier in understanding the complexities and the nuances of the subject and its practical application.

Medical Doctors work hard all through a life of struggle to qualify and cherish a position enabling them fit for service in health sector and acquire expertise to learn the art of healing. In terms of innate mental abilities, they come with higher grades than average to enter the profession. They acquire a new identity with a prefix of doctor to their name and the society expects the best from them often forgetting that they are like other humans and not infallible. The book is written by a medical doctor for doctors but in no way antagonizing the legal profession and with a special inclusiveness and understanding for the need to bring doctors under a strict vigil of the prevailing laws. Nevertheless not only a special place of consideration must be given for genuine mistakes but also because of the sensitive nature of their work, they must not be under a commercial scrutiny. The clear message to medical fraternity that stands out as the spine in the storyline of this monograph is to adopt three rule modus operandi in all their transactions with patients attention to detail, self-discipline avoiding adventurism and thirdly unhindered practice of asking advice or opinion for help with the problem at hand from anyone connected with the profession as soon as even an iota of doubt arises in their mind. Law firms offer advertise their services extensively to get compensation for people who have suffered injuries from whichever source they make a direct tempting offer of `no win no fees` basis or charge a percentage of the compensation received. This practice has multiplied enormously a litigious culture in society. In India doctors face an onslaught of emotional public wrath when medical mishaps take place and the total establishment presumes guilt on their part. It is important that once the case for negligence goes to the court a robust defense is lodged for fairness in justice. There are usually three identified protagonists, the patient, the public and media and their own establishment who invariably make doctors a scapegoat. All medical professionals need education about existing laws and what could be done to prevent liability and measures taken to mitigate the nature of the offences. There are multiple trials and tribulations in the interface between doctor and patients. Good doctoring makes this pathway smooth and palatable.

Table of Contents: Introduction; Commonly Used Terms; Medical Negligence; Consumer Protection Act (CPA); Supreme Court of India and Medical Negligence; Law of Torts; The Contract Act; The Industrial Disputes Act; General Laws Applicable to Hospitals; The Minimum Wages Act; The Payment of Bonus Act; The Payment of Gratuity Act; The Employees` Provident Fund and Miscellaneious Provisions Act; Employees` State Insurance Act; The Trade Unions Act; Related Matters

Key Features:- ? Modi A Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology is the most authoritative and highly recommended book on the subject of Medical Jurisprudence ? It has reigned supreme in its field since its first edition in 1920 ? Arranged topic-wise, the book contains illustrations, quick reference tables and pictorial illustrations for ease of understanding of the topics ? The new edition traces all major developments in the field of law and forensic medicine while retaining the original style of this monumental work ? The revising editor has critically examined various medico-legal topics with the help of noteworthy case studies and case extracts by forensic experts and doctors published in reputed journals. ? This revised edition highlights the link between developments in other laws and its impact on forensic medicine such as sensitization of doctors towards respecting privacy of patients following the recognition of right to privacy by the Supreme Court ? The present edition will prove to be helpful both for learning about the complexities and the nuances of the subject and for its practical application ? This edition has been revised keeping in mind the need for a new forensic medicine syllabus, judicial observations and the concerns of senior forensic medicine experts ? The book is an essential reference for medical and legal professionals, judges, law enforcement and investigating agencies, teachers, scholars, legislators, social scientists and law libraries