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What should a doctor do when the police arrive at the clinic? Which cases legally require reporting? What records can be shared, and what requires patient consent?
This video gives doctors, dentists, and healthcare professionals a clear, legally accurate, step-by-step guide on how to handle police communication, medico-legal reporting, and documentation without exposing themselves to liability.

This explainer is part of the YourMedLawyer Medico-Legal Series, designed to protect clinicians through practical, legally sound guidance.

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Dr. Aarya Mane (B.D.S, L.L.B)
Dentist | Medico-Legal Lawyer | HealthTech Legal Consultant | Medico-Legal Training Program | Founder - Your Med Lawyer

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Topics Covered -
1. When Must a Doctor Inform the Police? (MLC Triggers)?
Road traffic accidents
Assaults and suspected assaults
Poisoning (suspected or confirmed)
Burns (accidental, suicidal, homicidal — all must be intimiated)
Sexual assault cases
Unnatural deaths
Suspected homicide attempts
Criminal abortions
Firearm injuries
Cases with unclear or suspicious history

Explained clearly with the principle:
“If a crime may be involved, report immediately.”

2. When Police Arrive at the Clinic — What Are Your Legal Duties?
Provide emergency care first — treatment never waits
Verify police identity (ID card, station details)
Take written request if police ask for records or samples
Only share what is legally required
Maintain neutrality — no personal opinions
Avoid revealing privileged medical details unless mandated

3. Records Doctors Can Legally Share vs Records That Require Consent -
Can be shared without patient consent in MLC cases:
MLC register entry
Basic clinical notes
Injury details
Investigation reports relevant to crime
Cannot be shared without proper written order:
Past medical history
Sensitive psychiatric or sexual health records
Unrelated medical data
Full patient file (unless court/police order explicitly demands)

4. When Doctors Can Refuse Police Requests?
You may decline when:
Police request is not in writing
Request is outside their legal power
The information pertains to a non-MLC matter
Police ask for unrelated confidential data
The patient is stable and does not consent to release of non-MLC records
No competent authority order is provided
Explains clearly how to refuse politely but lawfully.

5. Essential Documentation to Protect Yourself -
This section explains exactly what to write, including:
Time police arrived
Officer name, ID number, station
Exact request made
Documents handed over
Whether patient consent was taken/not required
Signatures of doctor + police officer
MLC number cross-referenced
Copies stored securely
This is the most important part for courtroom safety.

6. Patient Rights & Confidentiality Laws -
Doctors must follow:
Ethical confidentiality
Minimum necessary disclosure
Privacy safeguards
Proper record retention
Avoiding submission of unnecessary data
This balances the doctor’s duty to the patient with duty to the law.

7. How to Speak to Police Without Risking Legal Trouble?
Stick to facts, not opinions
Never speculate on cause/mechanism of injuries
Do not label “homicide / suicide / assault” — leave it to investigating authorities
Avoid technical medical jargon police may misinterpret
Document every conversation precisely

🎯 Who This Video Is For?
✔ Doctors (all specialties)
✔ Dentists and oral surgeons
✔ Emergency physicians
✔ Resident doctors and interns
✔ Clinic, hospital, and practice owners
✔ Medico-legal students and administrators

This episode is part of the YourMedLawyer medico-legal education series — A platform for legal awareness among healthcare professionals.

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About Your Med Lawyer -
At Your Med Lawyer, we believe that doctors should focus on saving lives, not worrying about legal risks. Healthcare today is complex — a single missing compliance, a poorly written consent form, or a small mistake in hospital policy can turn into a legal headache. That’s where we step in.

We are not just lawyers. We come with a unique dual background in medicine and law. This means we don’t just understand the rules, we also understand the realities of medical practice — the pressure of emergencies, the challenges of patient expectations, and the fine balance between care and compliance.

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Disclaimer:
This video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.