Legal Rights and Freedom of Healthcare Professionals against Violence: Comparative Analysis among India, U.S.A and United Kingdom

Abstract

Rights are the interest which law protects by imposing duties on other persons. Any form of violence against healthcare professional is abuse of law, violation of constitutional rights and freedom. Physical and verbal violence are very often faced by healthcare professionals while delivering medical services. The present study attempts to investigates and compare the statutory acts, policies, procedures and historical judicial dicta as applicable for enriching the rights of healthcare professionals against violence in India, U.S.A and United Kingdom. Study is collectively based upon legal analysis, empirical evidence and qualitative research. The comparative study develops based upon evaluating and exploring rights which are commonly cherished by the healthcare professionals while delivering medical services. The study attempts to consider and analyze legal rights and further reviews its protection framework. The paper finally states suggestive methods to condense the violence faced by healthcare professionals so to enrich the rights as granted to healthcare professionals. The findings suggest medical institutes should work in collaboration with government agencies and vice-versa to minimize all form of violence against healthcare sectors. State shall be aggressive in making public awareness campaign reference to stop all form of violence towards healthcare professionals. Legal fraternity should take all necessary measure to stop the encroachment of perpetrators who are actively violating rights delegated to healthcare professionals.