Which legislation specifically safeguards patients from unethical conduct by healthcare professionals in Bangladesh?

- The Consumer Rights Protection Act, 2009 specifically safeguards patients by treating medical services as consumer services.
- It provides legal protection against unethical practices and negligence by healthcare professionals.
- This act ensures patients can seek redressal and compensation for malpractice or unethical conduct, making it a pivotal law for patient rights in Bangladesh.
- Other acts focus more on regulation or registration rather than direct patient protection.

Reference: Medical Jurisprudence and Ethics, Volume 1, Chapter 5, Page 78