GOING ON LEAVE OR VACATION? PRE-EMPT MEDICO-LEGAL PROBLEMS By Dr. Lalit Kapoor There are times when we have to take a break in our practice for various reasons and for varying periods ---whether to attend a conference, to go for a family marriage or for a well-deserved vacation with the family, and so on. But it is prudent to take a few elementary precautions before you proceed. This will help you enjoy your break much better and ensure there are no post-vacation shocks in the form of malpractice issues. A few examples will suffice to convey the intent of this presentation. A Gynecologist planned to attend a 2-day conference in a neighboring city. The patient on whom she had done LSCS about 5 days earlier had recovered uneventfully and was to be discharged the following morning. Prior to her departure, she examined the patient and personally gave detailed instructions to the patient for precautions, medications, and follow-up. The next day...