The Rajasthan High Court, while observing that doctors and lawyers are not expected to resort to strike, has urged the resident doctors of JARD to call off their strike as it allegedly created a “dismaying situation that the general public.” The Court allowed a petition under Section 528 of the BNSS that highlighted the issues the general public was facing due to the ongoing strike by the doctors and allied staff of medical therapeutics regarding the safety and protection of the doctors, especially the female doctors. The Court Commissioners also reported “melancholy at the hospital” due to the absence of critical staff, noting “severe hardships” faced by OPD and the need to postpone certain operations due to the strike.
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Today, On 10th September, Protesting junior doctors in India continue their strike despite a Supreme Court order to return to work, following the Kolkata rape-murder case. They demand justice and the removal of key officials. The case has led to nationwide outrage and protests, prompting calls for improved safety measures and stricter laws in medical facilities.
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The brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has thrust the issue of violence against healthcare workers into the national spotlight. This tragic incident has reignited calls from medical professionals across India for the enactment of a robust Central law to safeguard healthcare workers. Although a draft bill addressing this issue was prepared by the Central government in 2019, it has yet to be implemented, leaving the healthcare community vulnerable.
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During the convocation at PGIMER, Chandigarh, Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud, emphasized the importance of empathy and ethics in medical practice. He drew parallels between medicine and law, highlighting the need for compassion, accessibility to healthcare, and ethical decision-making. He also shared a personal experience to underscore the human aspect of healthcare.
The Apex Court suggested Today (May 14th) a review of its 1996 ruling regarding the application of the Consumer Protection Act to medical professionals. Previously the court had determined that services provided by doctors fall under the Act if payment is involved. Court noted no legislative intention to include professionals within the Act’s scope. Hence, they proposed reconsidering the decision and referred the matter to the CJI.
In a significant move to enhance clarity and accessibility in medical documentation, the Orissa High Court has issued a directive mandating that all doctors in the state, including those in private hospitals and medical centers, write medical prescriptions, post-mortem reports, and medico-legal documents in legible handwriting or capital letters. This directive aims to address the […]