Nagpur: The Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) has appointed Dr. Indrajit Khandekar, a renowned forensic medicine expert, to scrutinize medical negligence cases. The decision was taken by Dr. Vinky Rughwani, Administrator of MMC.
Responsibilities of Dr. Khandekar
- Case Review: He will examine medical negligence complaints filed directly with MMC against doctors or cases referred by consumer or criminal courts for expert opinion.
- Assessment Standards: Dr. Khandekar will review medical records to determine if there were deviations from the expected standards of medical care.
- Expert Opinion: He will provide professional insights into whether medical negligence occurred during the treatment of the patient.
Dr. Khandekar’s Accomplishments
Currently serving as a professor in the Forensic Medicine Department at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sewagram-Wardha, Dr. Khandekar has an impressive track record:
- Virginity Test Ban: Played a pivotal role in banning the finger virginity test and removing its unscientific content from the national medical curriculum.
- Post-Mortem Reforms: Advocated for the computerization of post-mortem reports, reducing unnecessary post-mortem examinations, and improving the system’s efficiency.
Dr. Khandekar’s appointment is expected to bring expertise and impartiality to the scrutiny of medical negligence cases in Maharashtra, reinforcing public trust in the medical accountability system.
