Hello Doctor Community,The doctor community is facing an up rise in violence on the health care delivery personnel, hospital and themselves. The community felt that it was targeted because of its vulnerability and lack of consideration by the government.
Fortunately, Government not only took cognisance, but also acted by enacting a law that prohibits assault on Doctors-Staff- Hospital. The said act has been notified in the gazette dated 2nd March 09.
A copy of the two-page matter is uploaded to facilitate doctors interested. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to have received wide coverage. Therefore, one can consider displaying the framed copy at a high visibly place of the hospital. This awareness to the lay may act as a deterrent.
We believe, you are also aware about the recent landmark delivered by Supreme Court of India on 17th February 2009. This landmark judgment has very clearly and categorically laid down the procedure for any penal action against a Doctor by the Police as well as under what circumstances the Doctors can be prosecuted against by the patients (Credits – Dr. Arvind Kumar, AIIMS, New Delhi). In case anyone needs the judgment copy, please communicate.
Wishing the community with a purpose on World Health Day – Heal thyself.
Sharad
Hello,
ReplyDeleteMany thanks. Actually, we were looking for it. Keep posting material that would help the doctor community. It's rare to find doctors on the blog for interaction.
Dr. Patil