Medical negligence in Bangladesh: criminal, civil and constitutional remedies

Abstract

Purpose

The aim of this paper is to determine the available remedies for medical negligence instances in Bangladesh.

Design/methodology/approach

This research work is qualitative in nature. Books, journal articles, case law and statutory laws have been reviewed to formulate this work.

Findings

A victim of medical negligence in Bangladesh can approach the court seeking remedy under the Criminal Law, Civil Law and Constitutional Law. Moreover, medical professionals are expected to be aware about the legal consequences of their medically negligent practices, and they should indulge in ethical practices so as to avoid getting embroiled in controversial situations and litigations.

Originality/value

The main reasons for unaccountability of medical practitioners include the unwillingness of people to initiate action against medical practitioners and the lack of legal knowledge about the remedies for medical negligence instances. This paper will assist in gather the required legal knowledge.

Citation

Hossaini, M.R.I. (2017), "Medical negligence in Bangladesh: criminal, civil and constitutional remedies", International Journal of Law and Management, Vol. 59 No. 6, pp. 1109-1115. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLMA-11-2016-0103