Shipra Jaidka

Dentists as health care professionals have a duty and standard for patient care. Any violation in the duty and practice make dentists liable to negligence & legal actions. Law protects the dentists as well as ensures ethical practice. Through the knowledge about medico-legal aspects is mandatory for smooth execution & delivery of productive services. The legal proceedings are strenuous and upsetting to negotiate so it's always better to prevent. Once a legal lawsuit is filed it not only becomes a financial burden it drains one emotionally and psychologically.