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What is Medical Litigations?
The Medical Litigation Programme of the Society for Health Research & Innovation (SHRI) is a structured initiative designed to strengthen understanding of medical law, medico-legal responsibilities, and ethical clinical practice among healthcare professionals in Sri Lanka. The programme combines education, research, and multi-stakeholder dialogue to address the growing complexities of medical disputes and litigation.
Why it matters?
By promoting evidence-based approaches, risk management strategies, and improved documentation standards, the programme aims to enhance patient safety, protect professional integrity, and support fair, transparent resolution of medical disputes within the healthcare system.
Programme Aims:
- Enhance knowledge and capacity of healthcare professionals on medical law, medico-legal responsibilities, and ethical clinical practice through structured education and continuous professional development.
- Promote evidence-based approaches to medical litigation by supporting research on causes, patterns, outcomes, and system-level determinants of medical disputes and adverse events.
- Strengthen patient safety and quality of care by identifying preventable factors leading to litigation and translating research findings into practical clinical, administrative, and policy recommendations.
- Facilitate constructive dialogue among healthcare providers, legal professionals, policymakers, and patient representatives to encourage fair, transparent, and timely resolution of medical disputes.
- Support health-system improvement by advocating for risk-management strategies, documentation standards, and institutional policies that reduce litigation while safeguarding patient rights and professional integrity.
Vision
To foster a just, patient-centred, and evidence-informed healthcare system in Sri Lanka by strengthening understanding, prevention, and fair resolution of medical litigation while promoting quality, safety, and accountability in medical practice.
Mission
To strengthen the knowledge, skills, and ethical practice of healthcare professionals through education, research, and collaboration in medical law and litigation, thereby promoting patient safety, quality of care, and fair resolution of medical disputes while upholding professional integrity and public trust.
Entry Requirements
- A recognized medical qualification (e.g., MBBS, MD, DO, nursing degree, or equivalent)
- Current registration with a professional medical council or licensing authority
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience (post-graduation)
- Good command of English (written & spoken)
Preferred (but not mandatory):
- Experience in clinical risk management or quality assurance
- Membership in a medical association
- Prior exposure to medico-legal cases (optional)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Who is this programme designed for?
This course is designed for medical officers, specialists, consultants, and other healthcare professionals who want to understand legal risks, litigation processes, and best practices for clinical documentation and defence.
Do I need a law background to apply?
No – the programme is tailored for healthcare professionals with no prior legal training. Concepts are explained in clear, practical terms.
How long is the programme?
Typical duration:
Part-time: 4–6 weeks
(Depending on delivery mode – online )
Is it online or in-person?
Training is provided fully online.
What will I learn?
You’ll gain competency in:
- Medico-legal principles
- Medical negligence standards
- Documentation best practices
- Litigation response strategies
- Communication skills under legal scrutiny
- Risk reduction frameworks
Is there a certificate at the end?
Yes – participants receive a Certificate of Completion (and optional CPD credits if applicable).
Will this help in real legal cases?
Yes – the curriculum is built around real-world case studies, expert insights, and practical tools that doctors can apply in actual medico-legal scenarios.
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