Medical Negligence: Law and Practice in Bangladesh

Abstract

The right to life and the right to health care are both immediately impacted by medical negligence, which is a grave matter of concern for mortal rights. The word "medical negligence" typically refers to a negligent or reckless act committed by a medical professional that violates the duty of care they have to their patient's situation. In a more general sense, or when medical negligence is considered to be a problem, it also encompasses other types of professional misconduct that contributes to the instances mourning. Major serious rights concerns include medical negligence in Bangladesh's state and private health care sectors. The overwhelming majority of instances of medical negligence go unpunished, frustratingly resulting in a situation where the public has completely lost faith in those who offer medical care. Even though there are few or difficult-to-access legal remedies under the current legislation, such attempts provide a comprehensive understanding of the shortcomings of the current law and the underlying issues with the court system. This study aims to concentrate on medical fraud and negligence in hospitals and clinics, and to determine the legal situation in the context of Bangladesh with suggestions for handling the problem.