ONE YEAR LL. M.

DEGREE SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION,

SEPTEMBER 2021

PATIENT’S RIGHTS AND THE LAW

Duration: 10.00am - 1.45 pm

Maximum Marks: 50

Question carry Ten marks

Module 1(Time 10 a.m-10.45 a.m (35 minutes for writing and 10 minutes for unloading!
1. a) Elaborate on the development of human rights to dignity with specific reference to patient’s

rights in India. Comment on significant judicial decisions.

OR

b) Critically analyse the role ofgovernment agencies in protection ofrights of patient’s in medical
care.
Module 2 Time 10.45 a.m-11.30 a.m (35 minutes for writing and 10 minutes for uploading)

2. a) Comment on the significant role played by WHO in improvement of human rights from an

international perspective.
OR

b)Examine the initiatives by the UN towards human rights relating to health.

Module 3(Time 11.30 a.m-12.15 p.m (35 minutes for writing and 10 minutes for unloading)

3. a) Explain the historical development of right to health in India. Highlight significant case laws in
this regard.
OR

b)Suggest reforms for the improvement ofright to sexual and reproductive health in India analysing
the existing legal framework.
Module 4(fTime 12.15 p.m-1.00 p.m (35 minutes for writing and 10 minutes for unloading^

4. a) Critically examine the existing system of palliative care in India.

OR

b) What is the extent of protection to participants in clinical trial? Elaborate.

 Module SrTime 1.00 D.m-1.45 p.m (35 minutes for writing and 10 minutes for uploading)

5. a) Highlight on the need to regulate medical and allied profession in India,

OR

b)Explain the government policies with regard to communicable diseases and treatment.