PGIMER, Chandigarh, chapter MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE, FMT Questions

               PGIMER, CHANDIGARH

                      MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE

1. Law does not consider the following doctrine in a charge of criminal negligence 

                                                                                                            (PGI 1993)

     A. Vicarious liability

     B. Contributory negligence

     C. Res ipsa loquitur

     D. Novus actus interveniens.

Answer: A.

2. 20 years old young female comes to a male gynaecologist for pelvic examination 

                                                                                                             (PGI 1995)

     A. Implied consent

     B. Written consent

     C. Verbal consent

     D. Informed consent.

Answer: A.

3. A quack gives a penicillin injection to a patient who dies due to it. Will the quack be 

    relieved for his criminal responsibility by raising a plea of accident (PGI 1996)

     A. Definitely

     B. Likely to 

     C. Never

     D. Deserves to be acquitted on the Strength of evidence

Answer:    C.