The Consumer Protection Act: A Review of Legal Perspective
Author:
Kapoor Pawan,Singh Madhav Madhusudan,Patnaik Saroj,Chaturvedi Manu,Srivastava Pradeep
Abstract
ABSTRACT
The fast pace of commercialization and globalization is affecting all spheres of life, the medical profession is also affected by this socioeconomic phenomena. The consumer protection act (CPA) enacted in 1986 intended to provide effective and efficient safeguards to the consumers against various types of exploitations and unfair practices. This review article aims to augment awareness of medical practitioners regarding CPA and how to prevent litigations.
How to cite this article
Singh MM, Patnaik S, Kapoor P, Chaturvedi M, Srivastava P. The Consumer Protection Act: A Review of Legal Perspective. Int J Res Foundation Hosp Healthc Adm 2014;2(2):121-129.
Publisher
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing
Subject
General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Engineering,General Environmental Science
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