- Consent of a patient before carrying out treatment: If its very urgent and if the patient is not in a condition to give his consent the doctor can do whatever is necessary to save the patient’s life without his consent.
Whatever the doctor does in such situation must be in the best interest of the patient. Same rule applies to minor. In life threatening situations doctors are not required to consult with parents or the guardians of minor patients.
- Miscarriage: Causing miscarriage is an offence even if it is done with the consent of the woman or her guardian. It will not be an offence if such miscarriage is done for saving the life of the woman. (Sec. 91 IPC)
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