For all practical purposes the actual meaning of medico legal term is medical treatment and its legal association to it. One should be aware of all possible medico legal aspects when dealing with patients. Since the government of India labels the practice of medical profession as business one should be aware of consumer protection acts. Day by day the medicolegal cases are increasing and one should have adequate knowledge to take care of themselves. It is not uncommon that the doctors are sued for the sake of money and well-targeted as the profession is legally bound. This article highlights the concerns about medicolegal aspects in relation to anesthesiologists.

Disinfection and sterilization are important and core steps in healthcare system. The infection control is not only for the benefit of the patient but presently it is a medico legally held responsible. One should have adequate knowledge about the sterilization of equipment. Although various disposable single use materials are present in healthcare system it will not be a cost effective method especially for the developing and underdeveloped countries. Inadequate knowledge will lead to hospital acquired infections and may also lead to life threatening cross infections. A proper infection control team and multidisciplinary approach will help to counter the infections in a scientific and cost effective way. This article describes various methods used for sterilization and also describes various commonly used equipment and their sterilization techniques.

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