Calcutta Medical college MBBS interns mistakenly undertake Charak Shapath, College offers mea culpa
Kolkata: Amid a raging controversy over first-year students of Medical College Hospital, Kolkata being administered the `Charak' oath instead of the traditional Hippocratic oath, Dr. Raghunath Mishra, principal of the prestigious college said on Tuesday it was a mistake made as officials of the 187-year-old medical college misunderstood a communication by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
The clarification came a day after first-year students of the hallowed medical institute were asked to take the `Charak Shapath' (oath named after the author of an ancient Indian medical text), which various medical forums have opposed in the past.
Also Read:Replacing Hippocratic Oath is Unacceptable, attempt of Mixopathy: IMA
Charak Shapath finds its reference in Charaka Samhita, an ancient Sanskrit text on Ayurveda, which lays down a code of conduct for healers in ancient Indian medicine.
''A few days back, there was a video conference with the officials of NMC. During that conference, there was a reference of Charak Shapath. Our staff and officials misunderstood it as an official guideline (to be compulsorily followed) and administered it on first-year students,'' Mishra told PTI.
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.