Many victims are not familiar with the law, leave alone being familiar with the law as it pertains to medical negligence. They are ordinary individuals who want to get justice for the wrong that has been meted out to them.
Getting educated on medical negligence law is critical in effectively pursuing justice. The attached short document is an excellent introduction to the law and interpretation of the law of medical negligence. It starts with defining negligence and goes on to explain the standard with which professional negligence is assessed.
It also covers the landmark judgments on the topic of medical negligence and how courts have progressively defined and clarified on this matter. It is an excellent introduction for anyone trying to pursue justice in the Indian Legal System.