The patient-doctor relationship has transformed over the last two decades. Health professionals are increasingly viewed as providers of service for consideration. Consumer Protection Act (CPA) of 1986 was enacted for better protection of the interests of consumer grievances. In comparison of the level of awareness among medical and dental professionals it was found that Dentists are often ignorant about the laws governing their profession. Thus it is imperative for health professionals today to be aware of such laws, which will be beneficial to patients and doctors and society as a whole. This review explores the definitions of ‘negligence’, negligence in various dental treatments and discussing their implications with respect to civil and criminal liability of dentists. Therefore, dentists need to update their understanding on consumer protection act and its amendments to be on a legally safer side.
Impact Factor
2022: 6.012
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