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IJCRM
International Journal of Contemporary Research in Multidisciplinary
ISSN: 2583-7397
Open Access • Peer Reviewed
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International Journal of Contemporary Research In Multidisciplinary, 2025;4(6):173-176

Medicolegal Challenges in Homoeopathic Practice: Documentation, Consent, And Ethical Standards

Author Name: Dr. Geeta Ghanashyam Vishnariya;   Dr. Mohit Mahendra Bundela;  

1. Assistant Professor, Dept. of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, SENDHWA Homoeopathic Medical College, Sendhwa, Madhya Pradesh, India

2. Associate Professor, Dept. of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, SENDHWA Homoeopathic Medical College, Sendhwa, Madhya Pradesh, India

Abstract

Medicolegal awareness is essential for every homoeopathic practitioner, especially in a healthcare environment where patient expectations, regulatory standards, and medico-ethical responsibilities continue to evolve. Homoeopaths working in private clinics, institutional settings, and community health programmes often face challenges related to documentation, informed consent, patient communication, medical records retention, emergency referrals, and medico-legal reporting. Lack of standardised documentation or inadequate awareness of legal obligations may expose practitioners to complaints, litigation, or ethical scrutiny. This review explores the medico-legal challenges commonly faced in homoeopathic practice and examines how accurate documentation, transparent communication, and adherence to ethical principles—rooted in Hahnemann’s teachings—can strengthen professional accountability. Practical recommendations relevant for daily practice, academic institutions, and community health settings are also included.

Keywords

Homoeopathy, medical jurisprudence, documentation standards, informed consent, ethical practice, Organon, medico-legal challenges, community medicine, AYUSH law, patient safety