It's time for the Doctors to reflect on their duties, responsibilities and priorities. It is also time for the society to remember and appreciate the service rendered by doctors.
We are passing through a period of information explosion and doctors cannot escape their every action being scrutinized and analyzed by the so called common men using internet, media, newspapers etc.The greedy actions on the part of medical professionals needs to be curbed as they will inevitably be exposed bringing shame to this noble profession and those who practice ethical medicine. Physicians should stop exploiting the insecurities of the common people by colluding with pharma & insurance companies and corporate hospitals. The ethics behind our actions are being scanned by the public and media more than ever before, the recent hue and cry about Cesarean sections in Kerala, a typical example.It is time for the medical council and IMA to take strict actions against those indulging in unethical practices.
There are controversies and issues involving doctors and the medical profession that require action in the immediate future
Gone are the days when the doctor's words were final.(At least for the upper and middle class). Of course there are still lakhs of people living in India and abroad who do not have access to any sort of healthcare. Today my friend Praveen was talking about his visit to tribal areas of Jharkhand where there is still no electricity, no schools, healthcare is unknown, and people just exist on their own only fearing the corrupt motives of government officials.
Saluting the selfless service rendered by the GOOD DOCTOR.
May his tribe increase.
Hari
We are passing through a period of information explosion and doctors cannot escape their every action being scrutinized and analyzed by the so called common men using internet, media, newspapers etc.The greedy actions on the part of medical professionals needs to be curbed as they will inevitably be exposed bringing shame to this noble profession and those who practice ethical medicine. Physicians should stop exploiting the insecurities of the common people by colluding with pharma & insurance companies and corporate hospitals. The ethics behind our actions are being scanned by the public and media more than ever before, the recent hue and cry about Cesarean sections in Kerala, a typical example.It is time for the medical council and IMA to take strict actions against those indulging in unethical practices.
There are controversies and issues involving doctors and the medical profession that require action in the immediate future
- Salary of doctors - Grossly inadequate at present, No incentives to work in rural areas
- 3 year BRMS course - deemed essential to reduce the growing inequities in health care delivery but fiercely opposed by IMA & other doctor associations
- Guidelines & protocols for treatment - revered in the west and opposed in India
- Role of physiotherapists, optometrists in treatment of minor ailments
- Prescription of newer & costly medicines - necessary or unnecessary?
- Investigations - Are they all necessary? Is clinical skill taking a back seat and let technology drive the profession.
- Female foeticide - Are doctors the only culprits?
- Medical education - Are we moving in the right direction...isn't it our duty to ensure quality ..isn't it time to actually reorient medical education along the lines of primary health care rather than just telling about it at every possible opportunity.
Gone are the days when the doctor's words were final.(At least for the upper and middle class). Of course there are still lakhs of people living in India and abroad who do not have access to any sort of healthcare. Today my friend Praveen was talking about his visit to tribal areas of Jharkhand where there is still no electricity, no schools, healthcare is unknown, and people just exist on their own only fearing the corrupt motives of government officials.
Saluting the selfless service rendered by the GOOD DOCTOR.
May his tribe increase.
Hari
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