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Friday, February 27, 2015
Medico legal cases :Confusions
Original post by Dr. Vivekashnu in emed India
Is Animal bite an MLC?
All bites which are Grievous in nature or endangering life of victim or suspected foul play should be made MLC.
Snake bite can kill the victim within 24 hours, & many cases of foul play has been reported in which snakes were put in pot intentionally by rivals to kill others for property.
And it becomes non-bailable offence under 328 IPC (grievous hurt by poison).
If a farmer dies due to snake bite while working in fields, than Rs 50,000 compensation is given by Forest department under Wildlife protection act.
Same is applicable in death by bites by wild cats like Lion, Tiger, Leopard & Fox.
So hurt by all wild animals is MLC for claiming compensation. Recently, a man fell in Delhi Zoo in Tiger's cage, Govt provided 1lakh to the next of kin after it was proven in postmortem done in AIIMS that the man died due to tiger bite, due to negligence of zoo authorities in protecting visitors.
Human bite is an MLC, because it is intentional harm done, Mike tyson bited the ear of his rival player & resulted in permanent disfiguration of face.
Indian Law takes Human bite by cutting canine teeth as sharp weapon, & becomes non-bailable offence under 324 IPC (grievous hurt by sharp weapon).
Unprovoked Dog bite can be MLC, if bitten by pet dog because it is suspected foul play.
Police complaints are made that two neighbours, during mutual quarrel ordered the tamed pet dog to bite the other neighbour to settle scores.
Since dogbite can lead to rabies, a life threatening infection, so it is bailable offence 270 IPC (Malignant act likely to spread infectious disease dangerous to life) with imprisonment of 2 yrs.
H1N1
Forwarding the message sent by H1N1 nodal officer, Dr. Amar Fettle.
The Nation has been experiencing a spike of H1N1 Influenza cases and deaths from Jan 2015 onwards. Kerala State trends also have been showing a slight reflection of this trend
OP and IP based alertness, considering the possibility of H1N1 in the differential diagnosis of flu like illness(ILI) in patients, esp high risk groups, starting of Oseltamivir appropriately and judiciously as per ABC guidelines, public education etc are the factors which would help us to save the maximum no of lives
It is desirable to ensure that all doctors remain updated /refreshed about the existing guidelines
In this connection, I sincerely request you to take all steps possible to disseminate necessary and relevant information to doctors and relevant medical staff , and to the public whom they cater to
Oseltamivir is being made available at all levels of hospitals for judicious use, through KMSCL / KARUNYA / DMO store. Govt Hospitals needing the medicine may liaison with the respective DMOs.
Private hospitals are suggested to make theri own procurements from manufacturers direct/ Karunya, as they do for all their other daily requirements from paracetamol to the costliest medicines. In emergencies, however, an individual patient may be issued a course of Oseltamivir, as per discretion of the hospitals
Individual private hospital patients who need Oseltamivir can also be directed to the nearest Karunya Community Pharmacy services outlet/ shops known to stock the medicine if it is by any chance not accessible at any time.
Please widely disseminate the internet link below to all members of your organisation so that they can get access to periodically updated information.Note the word doc'; Updated ABC guidelines'; available at the website is the most recent reference version.The printed brochures are earlier versions.
http://www.dhs.kerala.gov.in/index.php/publichealth
Soliciting your earnest collaboration in achieving higher standards of public health in general, and bes
results in the management of H1N1 and Short Febrile Illness specifically
Please share the attachments also widely as they are v useful for Public information