10 7.21 No act of invitro fertilization or artificial insemination shall be undertaken without the informed consent of the female patient and her spouse as well as the donor. Such consent shall be obtained in writing only after the patient is provided, at her own level of comprehension, with sufficient information about the purpose, methods, risks, inconveniences, disappointments of the procedure and possible risks and hazards. 7.22 Research: Clinical drug trials or other research involving patients or volunteers as per the guidelines of ICMR can be undertaken, provided ethical considerations are borne in mind. Violation of existing ICMR guidelines in this regard shall constitute misconduct. Consent taken from the patient for trial of drug or therapy which is not as per the guidelines shall also be construed as misconduct. The following Clause No. 7.23 & 7.24 are deleted in terms of Notification published on 22.02.2003 in Gazette of India & the same is also enclosed as Annexure – II. 7.23 If a physician posted in rural area is found absent on more than two occasions during inspection by the Head of the District Health Authority or the Chairman, Zila Parishad, the same shall be construed as a misconduct if it is recommended to the Medical Council of India/State Medical Council by the State Government for action under these Regulations. 7.24 If a physician posted in a medical college/institution both as teaching faculty or otherwise shall remain in hospital/college during the assigned duty hours. If they are found absent on more than two occasions during this period, the same shall be construed as a misconduct if it is certified by the Principal/Medical Superintendent and forwarded through the State Government to Medical Council of India/State Medical Council for action under these Regulations. CHAPTER 8 8. PUNISHMENT AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION 8.1 It must be clearly understood that the instances of offences and of Professional misconduct which are given above do not constitute and are not intended to constitute a complete list of the infamous acts which calls for disciplinary action, and that by issuing this notice the Medical Council of India and or State Medical Councils are in no way precluded from considering and dealing with any other form of professional misconduct on the part of a registered practitioner. Circumstances may and do arise from time to time in relation to which there may occur questions of professional misconduct which do not come within any of these categories. Every care should be taken that the code is not violated in letter or spirit. In such instances as in all others, the Medical Council of India and/or State Medical Councils have to consider and decide upon the facts brought before the Medical Council of India and/or State Medical Councils. 8.2 It is made clear that any complaint with regard to professional misconduct can be brought before the appropriate Medical Council for Disciplinary action. Upon receipt of any complaint of professional misconduct, the appropriate Medical Council would hold an enquiry and give opportunity to the registered medical practitioner to be heard in person or by pleader. If the medical practitioner is found to be guilty of committing professional misconduct, the appropriate Medical Council may award such punishment as deemed necessary or may direct the removal altogether or for a specified period, from the register of the name of the delinquent registered practitioner. Deletion from the Register shall be widely publicized in local press as well as in the publications of different Medical Associations/ Societies/Bodies. 8.3 In case the punishment of removal from the register is for a limited period, the appropriate Council may also direct that the name so removed shall be restored in the register after the expiry of the period for which the name was ordered to be removed. 8.4 Decision on complaint against delinquent physician shall be taken within a time limit of 6 months. 8.5 During the pendency of the complaint the appropriate Council may restrain the physician from performing the procedure or practice which is under scrutiny.
11 8.6 Professional incompetence shall be judged by peer group as per guidelines prescribed by Medical Council of India. 8.7 The following Clause No. 8.7 & 8.8 are included in terms of Notification published on 27.05.2004 in Gazette of India & the same is also enclosed as Annexure – III. “8.7 Where either on a request or otherwise the Medical Council of India is informed that any complaint against a delinquent physician has not been decided by a State Medical Council within a period of six months from the date of receipt of complaint by it and further the MCI has reason to believe that there is no justified reason for not deciding the complaint within the said prescribed period, the Medical Council of India may- (i) Impress upon the concerned State Medical council to conclude and decide the complaint within a time bound schedule; (ii) May decide to withdraw the said complaint pending with the concerned State Medical Council straightaway or after the expiry of the period which had been stipulated by the MCI in accordance with para(i) above, to itself and refer the same to the Ethical Committee of the Council for its expeditious disposal in a period of not more than six months from the receipt of the complaint in the office of the Medical Council of India.” “8.8 Any person aggrieved by the decision of the State Medical Council on any complaint against a delinquent physician, shall have the right to file an appeal to the MCI within a period of 60 days from the date of receipt of the order passed by the said Medical Council: Provided that the MCI may, if it is satisfied that the appellant was prevented by sufficient cause from presenting the appeal within the aforesaid period of 60 days, allow it to be presented within a further period of 60 days.
12 APPENDIX – 1 A. DECLARATION At the time of registration, each applicant shall be given a copy of the following declaration by the Registrar concerned and the applicant shall read and agree to abide by the same: 1) I solemnly pledge myself to consecrate my life to service of humanity. 2) Even under threat, I will not use my medical knowledge contrary to the laws of Humanity. 3) I will maintain the utmost respect for human life from the time of conception. 4) I will not permit considerations of religion, nationality, race, party politics or social standing to intervene between my duty and my patient. 5) I will practice my profession with conscience and dignity. 6) The health of my patient will be my first consideration. 7) I will respect the secrets which are confined in me. 8) I will give to my teachers the respect and gratitude which is their due. 9) I will maintain by all means in my power, the honour and noble traditions of medical profession. 10) I will treat my colleagues with all respect and dignity. 11) I shall abide by the code of medical ethics as enunciated in the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations 2002. I make these promises solemnly, freely and upon my honour. Signature ……………………………………………… Name ……………………………………………………… Place ……………………………………………………… Address……………………………………………… ……………………… ……………………… ……………………… ……………………… Date …………………
13 APPENDIX – 2 1. FORM OF CERTIFICATE RECOMMENDED FOR LEAVE OR EXTENSION OR COMMUNICATION OF LEAVE AND FOR FITNESS Signature of patient or thumb impression ___________________________________________ To be filled in by the applicant in the presence of the Government Medical Attendant, or Medical Practitioner. Identification marks:- 1. __________________________ 2. __________________________ I, Dr. _____________________________________ after careful examination of the case certify hereby that _______________ whose signature is given above is suffering from __________________ and I consider that a period of absence from duty of ____________________ with effect from __________________ is absolutely necessary for the restoration of his health. I, Dr. ________________________ after careful examination of the case certify hereby that ______________________ on restoration of health is now fit to join service. Place ___________________ Signature of Medical attendant. Date ________________ Registration No. ___________________ (Medical Council of India / State Medical Council of …………..…. State) Note:- The nature and probable duration of the illness should also be specified . This certificate must be accompanied by a brief resume of the case giving the nature of the illness, its symptoms, causes and duration.
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