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1.
When
a certificate Is admitted In a
court of law as evidence, and
proved to be false, the one who
has issued It is liable for the
same punishment as giving false
evidence (ranging from 3 yrs
imprisonment and fine to life
imprisonment)
2.
Wilfully and recklessly
issuing a false certificate is
professional
misconduct as per Indian
Medical Council, punishable by
striking
the
name of the medical
register.
3.
Alterations
/ additions in certificate with
intent to deceive, attracts
charge of forgery, liable
to two years imprisonment and
fine.
4.
Liability for civil or
criminal negligence charges in a
suit filed by a
person
who suffered damages while acting
upon such a certificate.
Important aspects of issuing
certificates
v
Lt’
is customary not to give
certificates to closest kith and
kin.
v
Conduct
certificate to closest relatives
is to be avoided.
v
Only
on letter head of the doctor
v
Date,
time and place of issue
v
True,
clear, no ambiguity, clearly
worded according to specific
purpose for which issued.
v
Limited
to actual period when person has
been under doctor’s observation.
v
Not
to disclose the diagnosis without
patient’s express consent,
unless required by law.
v
Two
idenification marks to be noted in
the certificate or left thumb
impression.
Duplicate
copy of every certificate issued
to be maintained by the doctor
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