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The Bihar Medical Service Institution and Person Protection (Amendment) Act, 2014

The Bihar Medical Service Institution and Person Protection (Amendment) Act, 2014

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This law amends Bihar's medical protection rules to regulate how allegations of medical negligence are investigated. It applies to all healthcare professionals, medical institutions, and patients throughout the entire state of Bihar. Under these provisions, if a patient alleges treatment negligence, the state government or district magistrate has the power to order an official inquiry conducted by a committee of competent doctors, taking action based on their findings. This matters because it establishes a balanced, expert evaluation process to resolve malpractice claims, protecting healthcare workers from unfair retaliation while ensuring patients have a structured, reliable way to address genuine grievances.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  3. 2. Amendment in Section-3A in the Bihar Act 18, 2011
  4. 3. Addition of new Section-3A in the Bihar Act 18, 2011

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