Medical negligence is not just a legal issue but also has significant socio-cultural implications. In India, where healthcare access, doctor-patient relationships, and cultural beliefs vary widely, medical negligence cases often create societal unrest. 1. Trust Deficit in Doctor-Patient Relationship • Pathophysiology: Increasing medical negligence cases lead to distrust between doctors and patients. • Examples: • Fear of unnecessary procedures due to commercialization. • Mistrust in government hospitals due to overcrowding and poor infrastructure. 2. Violence Against Healthcare Professionals • Pathophysiology: Perceived negligence often triggers aggression towards doctors. • Examples: • Mob violence in hospitals (common in emergency and ICU deaths). • Doctors avoiding high-risk cases due to fear of litigation and violence. 3. Healthcare Access and Socioeconomic Disparities • Pathophysiology: Poor patients may not afford legal action or private hospitals, leading to undete...