Health Perspective: Should there be a dress code for doctors ? - Video

Published On 2023-02-20T16:37:10+05:30 | Updated On 20 Feb 2023 4:37 PM IST

Overview

One week back Haryana government hospitals started implementing a dress code for healthcare professionals, with jeans of any colour, denim skirts, and denim dresses not being permitted. The dictum stated that Shorts, sweatshirts, and sweatsuits are not allowed, and the only acceptable footwear is black, clean, practical, and devoid of unusual patterns. Trainees are required to wear black slacks, a white shirt, and name tags, as well as have hair that is no longer than collar length and clean, clipped, and well-kept nails. The goal of the dress code guideline is to uphold equality, discipline, and uniformity among the workers at public healthcare facilities. The Haryana Civil Medical Services Association, Ambala, applauded the choice, with Rajesh Khayalia, state president, stating that the dress code will give the hospital workers a professional appearance. The health department should provide the employees with at least three outfits, according to a doctor at the civil hospital in Ambala City, and separate changing areas for doctors and paramedical workers should be located on the hospital grounds.

But in the middle of these implementation question arises that what doctors and medical student think about all these changes.

For discussing this topic in detail joining us today's episode of health perspectives Dr. Sarika Verma ( MBBS, DLO, DNB [ENT] ) is an ENT Surgeon and Allergy Specialist based in Gurgaon, Dr. Ganesh Kumar Meena is MD psychiatry at Junior resident department of psychiatry Safdarjung hospital, and Dr. Siddharth Tara is an Anesthesiologist and critical care expert. He is President of RDA NDMC medical college and Hindu Rao Hospital.

Speakers

Dr Sarika Verma

Dr Sarika Verma ( MBBS, DLO, DNB [ENT] ) is an ENT Surgeon and Allergy Specialist based in Gurgaon. She is Director of a chain of 12 AllergyDoc Clinics in 5 cities. She has more than 20 year experience. She is Gurgaon ENT Association President and Chairperson IMA Gurgaon women doctors wing. She is a strong voice for the medical fraternity.

Dr Ganesh Kumar Meena

Dr Ganesh Kumar Meena is MD psychiatry at Junior resident department of psychiatry safdarjung hospital.

Dr Siddharth Tara

Dr. Siddharth Tara, an anesthesiologist and expert in critical care, is the President of RDA NDMC Medical College and Hindu Rao Hospital. He is General Secretary of Progressive Medicos and Scientists Forum. Dr. Tara also a Health activist.

Dr Rohan Krishnan

Dr. Rohan Krishnan is a National Chairman & Co-Founder FAIMA Doctors Association. He is a well-known medico-social activist and leader of youth doctors and holds many positions in various organizations. He has served as President of Resident Doctors Assoc. , Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, National President, FAIMA doctors Association, Chairman Anti Harassment Cell of FORDA doctors Association, President of Students union, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka. He is presently also serving as Branch President of the Indian Medical Association, Central Council Member, IMA HQ, Orthopaedic Surgeon Maulana Azad Medical College & LNJP Hospital. Academically he is a Hons in MBBS and a university topper at Delhi University. He has more than 25 paper publications under his name and has served as a key speaker at various National and International conference.