As per medico-legal experts,( courtesy Dr.M.C.Gupta)The minimum that every IMA should have are 5 things:
1--A standing counsel / a retainer lawyer / legal consultant.
2--A legal cell, to take action against injustice / illegality against medical profession and to organise activities to spread legal awareness amongst doctors and to address their legal problems (all for appropriate fees).
3--An anti-quackery cell that actually works (as demonstrated by complaints against quacks lodged with SMC / police / magistrate).
4--A "patients' grievance redressal cell" where patients may lodge complaints of medical negligence and may be given, for fee, an honest hearing and reconciliation / arbitration services.
5--Internet presence (such as an official Website and an official interactive yahoo / google group/ list.
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