Doctors express dismay over statement made by the health minister, calling for an apology to restore trust and respect.
Rajasthan's Health Minister Gajendra Khivsar's remarks during the convocAtion ceremony of Rajasthan University of Health Sciences have left doctors in the state incensed. Addressing the doctors at the university's program, Khivsar suggested that nowadays doctors engage in malpractice to boost their earnings, unnecessarily prescribing medications and tests. Doctors in Rajasthan are dismayed by the minister's statements and are demanding an apology for his irresponsible remarks. The United Private Clinics and Hospitals Association of Rajasthan (UPCHAR), representing private clinical establishments in the state, has denounced the minister's irresponsible comments in a press release and cautioned against using inappropriate language in public discourse. The Rajasthan State IMA has also penned a letter to the Chief Minister condemning the Health Minister's statements.
"We should be more proactive in safeguarding our fundamental rights which are frequently infringed by making of bad laws" Dr Pradeep Arora
Dr Pradeep Arora says, "All the Associations, who are impleading in this case, should be open and helpful to each other; it being our common cause. The tendency to remain secretive and reticent about legal points, so that one could corner the glory of procuring favorable judgement, must be resisted. The focus should be on achieving the objective of collective good, no matter who is given the credit for the same. Secondly, we should be more proactive in safeguarding our fundamental rights which are frequently infringed by making of bad laws; and which are prejudicial to our professional autonomy and tranquility."
Parliamentary panel endorses demand based mushrooming of medical matrix, medical fraternity surprised
The Parliamentary Committee noted that the current situation regarding medical seats both in UG and PG in our country is a critical issue that warrants immediate attention. With an annual influx of approximately 2 million aspiring medical students at UG and only 1/20 times available seats, the demand far exceeds the availability of seats, similarly, the number of available seats at PG level is far less than the demand. The Committee has acknowledged the urgency of addressing this challenge while maintaining the quality of medical education at its highest standard.
Insurance Companies and Private Hospitals at loggerheads over Cashless Anywhere Initiative
In a significant development the Kerala Private Hospitals Association has instructed their members to withold agreement with insurance companies for their Cashless Anywhere initiative.Dr Anvar Ali,Gen Secy KPHA has issued a written statement for the members.
Doctors Infuriated Over MLA's Unparliamentary Language, Ask for an Unconditional Apology
In an unfortunate turn of events, Laduram Pitaliya, elected as the first-time legislator from the Sahada constituency in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, has stirred nationwide outrage within the medical community with his unbridled comments targeting doctors. The doctors, not just in Rajasthan but across the entire country, express their displeasure over his unwarranted remarks, prompting calls for an apology.
“Refrain from initiating or participating in any research activities related to e-cigarettes and HTPs” NMC to Doctors
National Medical Commission has advised doctors registered with NMC to refrain from initiating or participating in any research activity related to E – Cigarettes, HTP(Heated Tobacco Products) and like devices in India.
Save the Saviors from Suicides : Medical Associations ask NMC to take Action
The alarming increase in incidents of suicides among medical students and resident doctors is an unfortunate trend. News of four medical students and resident doctors committing suicide last week has unsettled the entire medical community
Stop Punishing Doctors For Unexpected Outcomes of Ailments- Doctors Ask Government
Government of Bharat is mulling over to overhaul the British era IPC, CrPC & Indian Evidence Act and reorganize them as BNS, BNSS & BSS. Public objections and suggestions being heard and considered by the standing committee, many doctors and medical associations have submitted concerns of doctors and have urged the govt for prudent and equitable outlook. A revelation from media reports that exacerbation and acerbity in punitive provisions of clause 304-A are in the pipeline and it may turn harsher from the existing 2 years incarceration to 5 years, is a cause of concern in the medical fraternity.