Open AccessMedical Ethics And Medical Negligence In Ancient India: An Legal Overview
Author(s) -
Mukesh Kumar,
Vandana Saini
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
legal research development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-3870
DOI - 10.53724/lrd/v6n2.06
Subject(s) - medical ethics , sanskrit , commit , law , alternative medicine , natural (archaeology) , medical science , medicine , traditional medicine , history , political science , medical education , literature , art , archaeology , pathology , database , computer science
The concept of medicine and medical procedures was very common in ancient India. We know that people got medical treatment from Vaidhya in ancient times. They had adopted the Ayurveda method. Ayurvedic medicine is one of the oldest healing remedies in the world. It was founded around more than 3,000 years ago in India. It is said that Ayurveda is a natural medicine system, that originated in India. The word Ayurveda is denoting the words “Ayur” is a Sanskrit word it means (life) and Veda (science or knowledge). In the present scenario is teaching the Ayurveda how can survive life and how can live life. In another word, we can say that with the help of Ayurveda we can change the lifestyle interventions and get the natural remedies to restore the balance between body, mind, spirit, and environment. It is important to factor of Medical ethics and medical negligence for the relation between doctors and patients. If the doctor breaches medical ethics and commit negligence then the patient lost his life. It is very dangerous for Patients' life. With the help of this research paper, I will discuss the impact of medical ethics and medical negligence on society from ancient to the present scenarios. And what are the legal remedies are available in India.