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The document discusses the impact of the 1995 Indian case IMA v. V.P. Shantha, which redefined patients as consumers under the Consumer Protection Act, leading to changes in healthcare dynamics. It highlights the ethical challenges of treating patients as customers, including issues of trust, fairness, and the potential prioritization of profit over care. The author calls for a balance between patient rights and the need for hospitals to operate effectively within a consumer-driven model.

Author

ratneshsingh2024

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EN