This document contains sample exam papers from the Post-Graduate Diploma in Medical Law & Ethics (PGDMLE) program at the National Law School of India University in Bangalore. The four sample papers cover various topics related to health law, including the Indian legal system, fundamental rights and directive principles, medical ethics and professional accountability, patient rights, and alternative systems of medicine. The papers include multiple choice and long answer questions to test students' understanding of the subject matter.

1. NATIONAL LAW SCHOOL OF INDIA UNIVERSITY
BANGALORE
POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LAW & ETHICS (PGDMLE)
SUPPLEMENTARYEXAMINATION (DEC.) 2011
PAPER I - LAW AND HEALTH: AN INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEMS
Marks: 100
Time: 3 hours
Instructions :
i) No clarification can be sought on the question paper.
11) Mobile Phones are strictly prohibited inside the Examination Hall.
i11) Bare Acts, Books, Notes, etc., are NOT allowed.
PART - A
Answer ANY THREE of the following questions:
1. Explain the various sources of law.
(3 x 20 = 60 marks)
2. Explain in detail the writs available under Indian Constitution.
3. What are the essential requisites of a valid Contract?
4. Briefly explain the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy.
Bring out the difference between the two.
PART - B
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6.
Write short notes on any four of the following:
a) Rights of an arrested person
b) ADR methods
c) Public Interest Litigation
d) Strict liability and absolute liability
e) Functions of law
f) Cognizable and Non-cognizable offences
PART - C
Answer ANY ONE of the following:
i) Explain briefly Allopathic system of Medicine.
11) Explain the alternate systems of Medicine.
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(4 x 5 = 20 marks)
(1 x 20 = 20 marks)

2. NATIONAL LAW SCHOOL OF INDIA UNIVERSITY
BANGALORE
POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LAW & ETHICS (PGDMLE)
SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION (DEe.) 2011
PAPER II - HEALTH LAW AND ETHICS - CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL
PERSPECTIVE
Marks: 100
Time: 3 hours
Instructions:
i) No clarification can be sought on the question paper.
ii) Mobile Phones are strictly prohibited inside the Examination Hall.
iii) Bare Acts, Books, Notes, etc., are NOT allowed.
iv) Answer ANY FIVE questions. Question NO.6 is compulsory.
1. Answer any two - analyse.
a) Maternity Benefits and Law;
b) Offences under IPCwith reference to health;
c) Medical Termination of PregnancyAct.
2. Health Challenges of 21st century - a legislative approach to health
determinants.
3. Short notes on:
a) Information and Communication Revolution & Health
b) W.H.O. and its Role in Indian Medical system.
4. Health law and legislations - a critical approach.
5. Ethics of a Medical Professional towards Patient and Society at large.
6. Give a detailed account of Code of Ethics to a Medical Professional - as
considered from time to time.
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3. NATIONAL LAW SCHOOL OF INDIA UNIVERSITY
BAN GALORE
POST-GRADUATEDIPLOMAIN MEDICALLAW & ETHICS[PGDMLE]
SUPPLEMENTARYEXAMINATION[JAN.] 2012
PAPER- III MEDICALPROFESSIONAL,PATIENTANDTHE LAW
Time: 3 hours
Marks: 100
Instructions:
1. No clarifications can be sought on the questions paper;
ii. Mobile phonesare strictly prohibited inside the Examination Hall;
iii. Any other materials, including BareActs are not allowed;
iv. Answer any FIVE; All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain the role of doctor (and also a medical establishment) in
medical emergency. Also explain the legal regime in India for the
same.
2. Write short notes on the following:
a. Legal action against the doctor and 'second opinion';
b. Vicarious liability of the hospital administration.
3. Write short notes on the following:
a. Blood banks and their regulation;
b. Professional Regulatory Bodies(for medical service
provisioning) in India.
4. Write short notes on the following:
a. The doctrine of res ipsa loquitur;
b. Contributory negligence
5. A medical practitioner shall not treat a patient without his/her
consent - Explain the developments of law in India.
6. Are medical establishments in India are regulated? Is so how? And
what are the developments in this regard.
7. Explain 'B~lam's test' and how it is adapted in Indian law.
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4. NATIONAL LAW SCHOOL OF INDIA UNIVERSITY
BANGALORE
POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA iN MEDICAL LAW & ETHICS (PGDMLE)
SUPPLEMENTARYEXAMINATION (JAN.) 2012
PAPER IV - PROFESSIONALACCOUNTABILITY AND PATIENTS RIGHTS
Marks: 100
Time: 3 hours
Instructions :
i) No clarifications can be sought on the question paper.
U) Mobile phones are strictly prohibited inside the Examination Hall.
Ui) Books, Bare Acts, etc., are not allowed.
Answer Question No. 1 which is compulsory and any FOUR questions of the
remaining. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Write a comprehensive note on each of ANY FOUR of the following:
a) Blood Banks and working of blood banks in India.
b) Post-mortem examination.
c) Pecuniary and Territorial jurisdiction and powers of -
i) District Consumer Redressal Forum
ii) State Consumer Redressal Commission and
iii) National Consumer Redressal Commission
d) Arrest of a person by a Police Officer and his duties before arrest and
after arrest vis-a-vis rights of the arrested person.
e) Patient's rights
f) Bail
2. For the negligence committed by doctor / consultant / nurse working in a
hospital/nursing home also be held liable to pay compensation to the patient
suffered due to such negligence. Explain the principle involved in such cases,
also furnishing a few decided cases on the application of that principle.
3. Enumerate the Judicial authorities before whom the patient who has suffered
due to negligence of the doctor in the course of treatment, to proceed against
such doctor for relief.
4. Explain with supporting reasons, whether patient's rights charter enforced in
the United States of America (USA) are required to be enforced in India with
or without any charges, if any, in the same.
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5. 5. Explain as to on application of what criteria and principles the Courts decide
as to the doctor's negligence during the course of adjudication of a case
claiming compensation by a patient on the ground of suffering physical pain,
mental agony and monetary lossdue to negligence of doctor.
6. Cana doctor seekcompensation from a patient, whose complaint is dismissed
by the court holding that the allegations are false, vexatious due to which the
doctor hassuffered lossof reputation, mental agony and monetary lossin the
professional income. If so, what is the procedure he should adopt? Explain.
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