Health Bulletin 07/ November/ 2024

Published On 2024-11-07 12:19 GMT   |   Update On 2024-11-07 12:19 GMT
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Cardiologist contemplates quitting after mob attack amid rising violence against doctors

A recent X (formerly Twitter) post by a senior cardiologist went viral as he narrated how he was attacked by a mob of 20 to 30 people after providing all-day long treatment to a patient, who ultimately passed away.

It has been alleged that when the doctor reached out to the police, the response was "pathetic" and the Inspector of Police at Avalahalli Police Station allegedly pressurised the doctor to delete the post and not to register an FIR!

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Medical council summons doctor over YouTuber cutting newborn's umbilical cord at Rainbow Hospital
In the latest update regarding the Rainbow Hospital controversy, where a YouTuber entered the operation theatre of a private hospital and cut his newborn's umbilical cord, the
Tamil Nadu Medical Council
(TNMC) has decided to summon the doctor involved in the case, TNIE has reported.

The officials at the State Medical Council informed the Daily that they sought an explanation from the gynecologist and obstetrician who conducted the caesarean. Action from TNMC comes after they received a complaint from the Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services (DMS) about the incident.

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Patient dies after 24-hour search for bed as 3 Kolkata government hospitals deny treatment

In a tragic incident, a 48-year-old man passed away after allegedly being denied treatment at three government medical college hospitals in Kolkata. The patient's family reportedly spent 24 hours trying to secure a hospital bed.

The incident occurred on Tuesday when Haldar, a driver by profession was bleeding from his nose and mouth, and was brought to the hospital by his family in search of medical assistance.

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SC directs NMC to issue new guidelines for admitting PwD candidates to MBBS courses
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court recently stressed the importance of creating an inclusive atmosphere for persons with disabilities seeking to pursue medical education, noting it to be a "vital component of quality healthcare".

Highlighting that Disability Assessment Boards must comply with the rule of law principles by injecting transparency, fairness and consistency in their approach, the Apex Court bench comprising Chief Justice of India D.Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra directed the National Medical Commission (NMC) to issue fresh guidelines for admitting persons with disabilities into medical courses.

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