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People are becoming more advanced as technology develops. Nowadays, practically everything has been digitalized to the point where artificial intelligence is used in almost every industry. Al is now essential to many other industries and enterprises, not just those that provide medical services, including healthcare systems, economics, commerce, and industry. Using Al technology in hospital facilities seemed useful during the COVID-19 crisis. Even though surgical robots have several benefits, the rise in legal conflicts that use artificial intelligence to challenge them is concerning. By 2035, technology is expected to have changed significantly, but as with all improvements, there will also be problems. It appears that advances in artificial superintelligence are being made to compete with human intelligence. In the years to come, Al will probably have an increasing impact on healthcare expenditures. Medical malpractice lawsuits are already using AI enabled patient records more and more. This essay aims to look into the specific legal effects of artificial intelligence (Al) in medical services under tort, medical negligence, and other laws that are in place right now.
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Background: Life during the COVID-19 pandemic was miserable, most of the people were in a panic situation either because of being affected by COVID-19 or losing their near and dear ones. Majority of Indian population was in the trauma condition impacting physical and mental health directly or indirectly either due to the infection or repeated lockdowns. Aim(s): The present study was carried out to gain knowledge of people's physical and mental health such as anxiety, depression, and stress during the period of the pandemic in the year 2021. Material(s) and Method(s): The standard questionnaires were used to conduct the online survey using google form. The questionnaire contains five sections and collects the information on anxiety, stress, depression, and physical activities. The survey started on May 23, 2021, and ended on June 2, 2021 by circulating the link through emails, WhatsApp, and messages. Result(s): A total of 291 people participated in this survey process and all responses were analyzed, out of which 165 were men and 126 were women. It was calculated that 59.4% of men and 40.6% of women were affected by COVID-19. Total 49.5% of people affected by COVID-19 were in favor of improvement in physical and mental performance while taking dietary supplements. Whereas 19.8% denied the statement and 28.7% of people saw slight changes in their health status. Conclusion(s): During the pandemic people were mostly affected by anxiety, depression, stress, and physical health and to cope with these situations dietary supplements surely be the utilitarian for the society. Through this study, it was found that if a person includes both exercise and nutraceutical products in their lifestyle, there will be a chance of living a sustainable and healthy life. Copyright © 2022 International Journal of Nutrition, Pharmacology, Neurological Diseases Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow.
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Background: Doctors, nurses, and paramedics are mistreated by impatient patients having prejudice, hatred and unruly behaviour. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted hate speech and hostility against healthcare professionals and workers. Objectives: To identify reasons for the abuse and violence. To examine the statutory provisions and judicial interpretations about protecting the rights of the healthcare professionals against hate speech, abuse and violence by the patients and their near relatives. To identify the shortcomings in the existing legal framework. Methods: Analysing and reviewing of research papers, articles, judgments, statistical studies, and news reports that are related to hate speech, abuse and violence against doctors and healthcare workers in the past ten years in India. Results: Although some states have legislated exclusive law about the present issue, instances of abuse, and violence have not been reduced, rather increased as seen after the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, there is a lack of deterrence in the existing penal law. Conclusion: Physicians who are victimised face a special kind of occupational vulnerability. Because general physicians work in a variety of therapeutic settings, the possibility of violence, hate speech, hostility is a legitimate issue. Because of the huge emotional, psychological, and financial implications of violence, it is a concern not for policy makers alone, but for everyone. © 2022, Medicolegal Association of Maharashtra. All rights reserved.