Prof (Dr) GC Khilnani appointed to the WHO Advisory Group
Prof (Dr) GC Khilnani has been appointed to the WHO Advisory Group on Global Air Pollution and Health- Technical Advisory Group for a period of two years.
Dr. Naresh Trehan: The Cardio Maverick Who Became India's Newest Billionaire
In a remarkable turn of events, Dr. Naresh Trehan, the world-renowned cardio surgeon, has emerged as India’s newest billionaire. At the age of 77, he has secured a position in the exclusive billionaires club, courtesy of the rapid growth in shares of Global Health, the operator of the prestigious Medanta chain of hospitals, in 2023.
Criminal Prosecution of Doctors in Cases of Medical Negligence Harming the Society- Doctors
In recent years, many doctors across various parts of the country have faced allegations of severe medical negligence during treatment. Despite lucid and stern comments by Hon SC on the procedure to deal with cases of medical negligence in various historical decisions, doctors claim that they often do not receive justice when accused of medical negligence. Many times, due to the unfamiliarity of lower-level police officers with cases of medical negligence, doctors face significant distress. According to the guidelines issued by Hon Supreme Court, before filing a case of severe medical negligence, consultation with a medical board (preferably a board of Govt doctors) is mandatory. However, instances have been observed where lack of legal knowledge among board members leads to incorrect opinion creating significant problems for the concerned physicians.
