ABSTRACT
Physicians engaged in management of burn patients in India need to keep themselves
abreast with the legal requirements. Clinical burn management and liaison with local
authorities go almost parallel. Concept of the legal rights of Burn Survivor and the
family are emerging now in India. Demarcation between physical impairment status and
disability to sustain are discussed. Burn Physicians can help their patients by imparting
this information. Pertinent details about Workmen's compensation act, Persons with
disabilities act and guidelines for calculation of physical impairments are listed.
KEY WORDS
Burn care - medico legal
