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.
MOHFW Issues Guidelines for Admissions and Discharge from ICU
MOHFW has released guidelines for ICU admission and discharge criteria for Hospitals and Doctors
Government Mulls Establishing a Health Regulator
In a significant development government is mulling over establishing Health regulator for achieving the target of insurance for all. In a letter written by Secretary Finance department to Secretary Health, it has been proposed that for achieving the target of insurance for all, insurance penetration needs rapid scaling up. In the case of health insurance there appears to be a need for establishing health regulator for achieving this goal.
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.