Conference Highlights Need for Social Justice in Health Laws
Summary
A three-day conference in Kathmandu emphasized the need for clear legal provisions to ensure social justice in health laws and protect both patients and doctors.
Key Points
- Laws should be formulated to provide social justice and serve as a security shield for both patients and doctors.
- There is a lack of clear legal provisions in the health sector, prompting the Supreme Court to interpret laws in detail.
- The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs is working to simplify legal language for better public understanding.
- New laws are needed to ensure doctors can provide safe health services without fear of malpractice accusations.
