Medicolegal queries to be answered by experts, a unique initiative by The Pacemakers
As medical professionals, you frequently encounter complex questions surrounding medicolegal issues, hospital management, medical documentation, licensing requirements, and a host of other professional challenges. These topics can be confusing and often leave us searching for reliable answers, yet many times our queries go unanswered.
National Medicolegal Summit held in Jaipur on April 7th witnessed a gathering of nearly 500 doctors from across the country
On April 7, 2024, on the occasion of World Health Day, the first National Medicolegal Summit - 2024, organized for the welfare of the private medical sector of the state, was held in Jaipur. The event was jointly organized by the United Private Clinics and Hospitals Association of Rajasthan (UPCHAR) and the renowned Medicolegal Action Group (MLAG) Trust from Chandigarh.
Union Health Ministry and NDMA Issue Joint-Advisory to States on measures to prevent Hospital Fires during Summer months
As temperatures escalate during the summer months, hospital fires become a significant threat. To prevent this, the Union Health Ministry and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) have issued a joint advisory to all States/UTs underscoring the paramount importance of proactive measures in preventing such devastating incidents. State Health Departments and State Disaster Management Authorities have been directed to work in close collaboration to ensure that all accredited hospitals within their jurisdiction take immediate action .
My ENT Clinic awaits me, writes Dr Harsh Vardhan in an emotional post
After an extra ordinary spell of thirty years in active politics Dr Harsh Vardhan, the former Union Health Minister announced his retirement from active politics through an emotional post
SC directive on fixing of Hospital charges will affect quality of healthcare delivery if implemented, FPHNAI writes letter to Government
In response to the Hon’ble Supreme Courts order on 27th Feb 2024 v pertaining to Rule 9 of CEA Rules of 2012 and fixing common rates for all Hospitals, FPHNAI - The Federation of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes Associations’ of India, the federal body representing the different Associations of Private Hospitals & Nursing homes throughout the country has written a letter to the Health Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India.
India needs more UG and PG medical seats- Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare
Department related parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has submitted One Hundred Fifty Seventh report on quality of medical education in India on 9th Feb. The primary objective of the Committee behind identifying the subject "Quality of Medical Education in India‖" was to find areas of improvement to ensure that medical graduates are well-equipped to navigate the evolving landscape of healthcare delivery.
NMC invites comments from stakeholders on the issue of broadcasting of Live Surgeries
In pursuance of the prayer in a WP before Hon SC it has been decided by NMC to constitute a Committee of experts to give recommendations on the issue of live surgeries broadcast by private hospitals in the country. In this regard all stakeholders and members of the public are invited to provide comments on the said issue of live surgery broadcast within the next 10 days, facilitating the committee in their pursuit of a balanced and informed decision-making process.
NCDRC upholds the decision of State Commission, Jaipur Doctor and Hospital to pay 50Lakh with interest for Medical Negligence and Deficiency in Service
In the judgment delivered on 27th Dec 2023 the NCDRC has upheld the decision of the state comission in which the commission had found treating Gynecologist and hospital guilty of medical negligence and deficiency in service at the time of the birth of a child resulting in permanent disability. State commission ordered the doctor and hospital to pay 50Lakh as compensation with 9percent interest from the date of filling of the complaint in the state commission.
Jaipur to Host National Medicolegal Summit in April this Year
The United Private Clinics and Hospitals Association of Rajasthan (UPCHAR) and the Medical Legal Action Group (MLAG) have collaboratively declared a groundbreaking National Medicolegal Summit, set to unfold its significance in Jaipur on April 7th.