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Summer 2013
Masters of Business Administration in Healthcare Services Management - Semester 4
MH0058 - Legal Aspects in Healthcare Administration- 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1322)
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately
of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q1. Explain the Human Organ Transplantation Act and its legal implications. 10 marks
(Explanation of Act-8 marks, Legal implications-2 marks)
Answer : Human Organ Transplantation Act:
An Act to provide for the regulation of removal, storage and transplantation of human organs for therapeutic
purposes and for the prevention of commercial dealings in human organs and for matters connected therewith or
incidental thereto. Whereas it is expedient to provide for the regulation of removal, storage and transplantation of
human organs for therapeutic purposes and for the prevention of commercial dealings in human organs
Q2. Discuss the regulatory requirements in setting up and running a blood bank. 10 marks
(Explanation of National blood policy-2 marks, legal framework-3 marks, Regulatory requirements-5
marks)
Answer : National blood policy :
The policy aims to ensure easily accessible and adequate supply of safe and quality blood and blood components
collected /procured from a voluntary non-remunerated regular blood donor in well equipped premises, which is
free from transfusion transmitted infections, and is stored and transported under optimum conditions. Transfusion
under supervision of trained personnel for all who need it irrespective of their economic or social status through
comprehensive, efficient and a total quality management approach will be ensured under the policy.
Q3. Explain the following concepts: 10 marks
a. Informed consent
b. Professional secrecy
(Explanation of informed consent-5 marks, Explanation of professional secrecy- 5 marks)
Answer : a. Informed consent :

2. Informed consent is a process for getting permission before conducting a healthcare intervention on a person. A
health care provider may ask a patient to consent to receive therapy before providing it, or a clinical researcher
may ask a research participant before enrolling that person into a clinical trial. Informed consent is collected
according to guidelines from the fields of medical ethics and research ethics.
Q4. Define and classify euthanasia. Write a note on living wills. 10 marks
(Definiiton-2 marks, Classification -3 marks, Living wills-5 marks)
Answer : Euthanasia :
Euthanasia refers to the practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relieve pain and suffering.
There are different euthanasia laws in each country. The British House of Lords Select Committee on Medical Ethics
defines euthanasia as "a deliberate intervention undertaken with the express intention of ending a life, to relieve
intractable suffering". In the Netherlands, euthanasia is understood as "termination of life by a doctor at the
request of a patient". Euthanasia is categorized in different ways, which include voluntary, non-voluntary, or
involuntary.
Q5. Who is a consumer? Explain the various levels of Consumer Courts. 10 marks
(Definiiton-1mark, Explanation of levels of consumer courts-9 marks)
Answer : Consumer :
A consumer is a person or group of people who are the final users of products and or services generated within a
social system. A consumer may be a person or group, such as a household. The concept of a consumer may vary
significantly by context, although a common definition is an individual who buys products or services for personal
use and not for manufacture or resale.
Levels of consumer court :
Q6. Discuss the important documents and ethical codes in medical ethics. 10 marks
(Listing the important documents -1 mark, Explanation-9 marks)
Answer : Important documents in medical ethics :
There are various medical records which are important according to the codes of medical ethics. These need to be
well organized and up to date. The most common types of medical records that needs to be maintained are :
Patient History and Physical examination report
Consultation report
Operative report
Radiology report
Pathology report