I am happy to share a book published recently. This is called, Doctors Do Cry
It includes short stories written by doctors all over the world about patient interactions that impacted them deeply.
If interested in this, please do let me know. I will share a link
@DrSaurav5@MamcRda@GurukoolM This is too sweeping to include North Indian colleges in the stroke of a single brush. Such "traditions" should be called out and shamed wherever they exist
Today I introduced The Healthcare Personnel and Healthcare Institutions (Prohibition of Violence and Damage to Property) Bill, 2023 in the LokSabha.
On May 10, 2023, Dr Vandana Das, a young doctor driven by a commitment to serve humanity, tragically lost her life at the hands of a patient she was caring for in the emergency room. While recognising that nothing would bring back their only child, I had pledged to her parents that her death would not be in vain. She is not alone: It is currently estimated that 75% of doctors face physical &verbal abuse during their service. No doctor should have to fear for their safety while fulfilling their duty.
As promised, I have thus moved a private member’s bill in Parliament to protect medical personnel. It makes acts of violence against healthcare personnel, including paramedical students &workers, administrative staff & ASHA workers, a cognisable and non-bailable offence. It requires speedy investigation and sentencing within a specified time frame & the establishment of designated special courts in every district.
If passed, my Bill should be known as the Vandana Das Act, in honour of the brave young medical martyr. @mansukhmandviya
MGIMS takes the opportunity to thank @spkalantri for heading Kasturba Hospital for over 12 years.
MGIMS wishes you the very best in your future endeavours and shall continue to seek your stewardship and guidance in the future as well!
#MGIMS#KasturbaHospital#Sevagram#India
@_mgims@spkalantri Professor Kalantri @spkalantri is an inspiration and a role model for countless students, some expressive... others silent. He has shaped NOT careers but LIVES of not individuals but of many generations. He is an institution in himself
Ten tips for a Letter of Recommendation https://t.co/Snja7oq9Tj via @YouTube This short 5-minute video will be helpful for any student applying for a position that needs a Recommendation Letter (LOR)
A continuing medical education (CME) program on management of Snake Bite was organized by the Department of Medicine at District Hospital at Mohali and the associated Dr. BR Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS).
Senior Professors, Dr. Ashish Bhalla from PGIMER and Dr. SS Lehl from GMCH, Sector 32 at Chandigarh led the discussions around the management of venomous snake bites.
Participants in CME included practicing doctors from several hospitals in Delhi including #LadyHardinge, #GuruTegBahadurHospital,#RMLHospital, & University College of Medical Sciences besides doctors from medical institutions in Chandigarh, Patiala, Faridkot & Jalandhar.
‘Heartbeats are the rhythm of heart,
Let them play a beautiful song’ – Dr Amitesh Aggarwal, Professor of Medicine, #UCMS.
On this #WorldHeartDay, let us raise awareness regarding the importance of a health heart. #worldheartday2022❤️
Today, we also announced the first ever #HealthyAgeing 50: leaders transforming the world to be a better place to grow older.
These leaders embody the collaborative values of the @UNDecadeAgeing – it's time to work together for #HealthyAgeing.
👉 https://t.co/BqUQ9PVEsE
Dr. Bhavneet Bharti, Director Principal expressed her commitment to make the Institute a #BabyFriendlyHospital. Asst. Prof. Dr. Manvi Singh, Pediatrics discussed the hospital policy with the dignitaries and solicited their inputs.