Patients Consent before any Surgery/Procedure/Intervention
Taking patient’s consent is a doctor’s legal and ethical obligation. Patient consent must be voluntary and informed and can be implicit or explicit. It is a fundamental acknowledgement of patients' autonomy and freedom of choice. Consent given and taken appropriately enhances and strengthens the doctor-patient trust. It is legally obligatory in India to obtain written informed consent of the patient for every medical intervention.
Revised Eligibility Criteria for NEET UG Unveiled by Undergraduate Medical Education Board
Undergraduate Medical Education Board, an autonomous body under the National Medical Commission (NMC), has revised the eligibility criteria for NEET UG, ushering in a new era for aspiring medical students.