(a) whether Medical Council of India’s Code of Ethics is not being enforced at all, as
reported in The Hindu dated 31st January, 2007;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
(a) whether Medical Council of India’s Code of Ethics is not being enforced at all, as
reported in The Hindu dated 31st January, 2007;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE
(SMT. PANABAKA LAKSHMI)
(a) to (c): In order to regulate the conduct of doctors, the Medical Council of
India with the approval of the Central Government have notified the Indian Medical
Council (Professional conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002. These
Regulations prescribe the various acts of commission and omission on the part of
a physician, which are construed as misconduct and unethical. The Medical Council
of India or the appropriate State Medical Councils have been empowered to take
disciplinary action against a physician for violation of the provisions of the
Regulations. Various complaints are received by the Government from time to time
against the violation of code of ethics of doctors. The Medical Council of India
is advised to inquire into such violations and take strict action against violators.