Evaluation of the law relating to medical negligence in Sri Lanka

Reasonable competent and skilled medical practitioners owe a duty of care to their patients. Medical negligence malpractice are expressions that used in the community very often. It is hard collect handful successful Sri Lankan case law documents reached Supreme Court. However, an exception exists from landmark Priyani Soyza v. Rienzie Arseculerathe for Recovery Damages Death Person prior enacting Act No.2 2019. This just tip iceberg. Many more merits have still been under-reported. Prevailing tort liability Lanka neither best nor certain. The professionally staff huge debt gratitude clients perform reasonable care. when it comes human health, professional relationship becomes livelier sensitive. Negligence common terminology any profession, occupation, business, or trade where prudent person would not reasonably omit commit, resulting ultimate physical, mental, economic loss. growth science technology free health policy taking immense struggle through legislative, international conventions laws, eminent legal commentaries fulfill patient-oriented system. paper aims analyse evaluate ups downs system regarding while comparatively introducing sources other jurisdictions. Primary secondary data collected were analysed using qualitative research approach this study. In study, was analysis gathered both primary sources. conclusion, admire hypothesis recommendations green pasture oasis consumer protection law, insurances, non-fault redress prevailing tort-based Negligence.