ONLINE CERTIFICATE COURSE ON HEALTH LAW
(HEALTH LAW – SYLLABUS)Unit I: Introduction to Health Law
- Concept and scope of Health Law
- Health as a Human Right
- Right to Health under the Indian Constitution
- Article 21, DPSPs and Fundamental Duties
- International perspective on Right to Health
- Public Health vs Medical Law
Unit II: Healthcare System in India
- Structure of healthcare delivery in India
- Public and private healthcare sectors
- Role of Central and State Governments
- National Health Policy (latest)
- Regulatory authorities in healthcare
Unit III: Medical Profession and Ethics
- Medical Council of India / National Medical Commission
- Professional standards and medical ethics
- Doctor–patient relationship
- Informed consent
- Confidentiality and privacy of patients
Unit IV: Medical Negligence and Liability
- Concept of medical negligence
- Civil liability (Tort & Consumer Protection Act)
- Criminal liability (IPC / BNS provisions)
- Professional misconduct and disciplinary action
- Defences available to medical professionals
- Landmark case laws on medical negligence
Unit V: Health Care Laws in India
- Clinical Establishments Act, 2010
- Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
- Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 (as amended)
- Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994
- Mental Healthcare Act, 2017
- Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Act, 2021
- Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021
Unit VI: Patient Rights and Protection
- Charter of Patient Rights
- Right to emergency medical care
- Consent, autonomy and dignity
- Right to information and access to medical records
- Legal remedies for violation of patient rights
Unit VII: Public Health Law
- Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897
- Disaster Management Act, 2005 (health emergencies)
- Vaccination laws and policies
- Quarantine and isolation laws
- Legal issues during pandemics (COVID-19 experience)
Unit VIII: Bioethics and Emerging Issues
- Bioethical principles (autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice)
- End-of-life care and euthanasia
- Organ donation and transplantation ethics
- Genetic engineering and stem cell research
- Artificial Intelligence in healthcare
- Telemedicine laws and guidelines
Unit IX: International Health Law
- Role of WHO
- International Health Regulations (IHR)
- Health provisions under International Human Rights Law
- Global response to health emergencies
Unit X: Health Insurance and Social Security
- Health insurance laws in India
- Ayushman Bharat scheme
- Employee State Insurance Act
- Legal issues in health insurance claims
Unit XI: Case Laws and Judicial Trends
- Landmark Supreme Court and High Court judgments
- Judicial interpretation of right to health
- Recent developments and future challenges