"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."
The incredible story of a brave girl's perseverance: Married at eight, worked in the fields for survival, now an MBBS doctor
Today, on Women's day The Pacemakers present an extraordinary tale of resilience and determination, woven into the fabric of a young bride from the heartlands of Rajasthan, a story poised to resonate deeply with readers and ignite the spirits of countless students preparing for the NEET exam.
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.
NExT made mandatory for AYUSH Interns
In response to the RTI received in the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India the commission has informed that the students whose internship has been commenced after the notification of National Examination Regulation in Gazette of India i.e. after 20th December. 2023, those students have to qualify NEXT.
Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction of a septuagenarian doctor For Patient's Death 40 Yrs Ago
The Bombay High Court recently upheld the conviction of a septuagenarian doctor for his negligence by not taking immediate steps to deal with a complication during a surgery, leading to the death of a patient in 1984.
Contempt notice to Patanjali Ayurved in case related to misleading advertisement of their products
In a significant development, the Apex Court today has issued contempt notice to Patanjali Ayurved and its MD Acharya Balakrishna for publishing misleading advertisements on medicinal cures.
Ghastly attack on Nasik doctor outside ICU, medical fraternity stunned, doctors worried about their safety at work place
In the Nashik district of Maharashtra, a doctor was attacked with a large knife. The victim has been identified as Dr Kailash Rathi, who is the director of Suyog Hospital in Panchvati, Nashik. The incident occurred when Dr Rathi was sitting in the intensive care unit of the hospital. The assailant stabbed the doctor 18 times, causing serious injuries. The entire incident was captured on CCTV installed in the ICU. After the attack, the assailant fled the scene. Dr. Rathi is currently undergoing treatment, and his condition is said to be critical. Police have initiated an investigation into the incident, but no arrests have been made so far.
For the first time NEET UG to be conducted outside India also
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has broadened its examination network for the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET UG 2024), incorporating 14 additional cities into its list of venues. For the first time, international locations have been selected as exam centers, with Kuwait City, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bangkok, Colombo, Doha, Kathmandu, Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah, and Singapore on the roster now.
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.
Written advice for ROP screening was given timely, hence No Medical Negligence by Doctors-SCDRC
The Rajasthan State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has rejected the allegation of negligence against the doctors and hospital involved in the birth and treatment of a newborn child. In the case that dates back to 2016, where a baby was born prematurely, the hospital had informed the complainant parents about the possibility of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) at the time of discharge and had clearly advised them to consult an Ophthalmologist for screening
Parliamentary Committee recommends Government to come up with some advisory to dissuade students from pursuing medical education abroad
The Committee has taken note of the fact that with the expansion of the number of medical colleges in India, the reliance on Foreign Medical Graduates to maintain the doctor to population ratio may dwindle in the near future. Moreover, the Committee has also come across the fact that given the high standards of medical education in India, several FMGs are unable to clear the examination process despite several attempts. Given the future scenario, the Committee recommends that the Government take a serious view on this issue and come up with some advisories to dissuade students from pursing medical education abroad.
Some Private Medical Colleges seemingly fail medical graduates deliberately-Parliamentary Standing Committee
The Parliamentary Committee was apprised of the fact that some private medical colleges seemingly fail medical graduates deliberately during mid-semester exams which results in repetition of the semester, and charging additional fees for repeating the semester or exam. This practice causes stress on the medical students, financial and otherwise. The Committee therefore recommended that UGMEB may develop appropriate feasible modalities for monitoring assessment, revaluation, etc. without charging any additional fee.