Dr.Srinivasa Raju

  How the current laws can shield doctors from malicious prosecution"   Issues with the malicious prosecution It causes an assault on  reputation . For example, a woman doctor in  Dausa district of Rajasthan  committed suicide when  FIR   was registered against her for alleged misconduct and negligence. Even the government personnel get certain immunities while performing  “sovereign” functions . For example, the police machinery gets immunity from tortuous liability while performing this sovereign function like investigating a case, maintaining law and order (and arrest and detention), etc. What should be done? There should be a collective fight against the tyranny of  malicious prosecution  and  tutored reporting. The Law Commission of India, in “ Wrongful Prosecution (Miscarriage of Justice): Legal Remedies” report 2018  suggested a draft law. However, it was mostly  compensatory , which talks about  criminal rem...

  Fixing pricing for medical and surgical treatments and procedures presents a complex challenge due to various economic, ethical, and practical factors that make it impractical and, to a large extent, impossible. Here's a step-by-step analysis of the reasons why:   1. Variability in Costs: The cost of medical treatments and surgeries can vary widely based on the individual patient's condition, the complexity of the procedure, the hospital or clinic's location, and the specific healthcare professional's expertise. Standardizing prices would not account for these variations, potentially leading to over-payment for simpler cases or underpayment for more complex ones.   2. Innovation and Technological Advancements: The medical field is constantly evolving with new technologies, treatments, and drugs. Fixing prices might stifle innovation by removing the financial incentives for research and development, as providers may not be compensated for the higher costs associate...

  Medium chain fatty acids  (MCFA) that contain 8–12 carbons and are saturated are constituents of milk and have been associated with beneficial effects linked with metabolic activities. It has been postulated that MCFA may help to reduce the risk of developing features of metabolic syndrome , a cluster of metabolic disorders including dyslipidaemia, hypertension, obesity and glucose intolerance, where insulin resistance is the core phenomenon and co-occurrence is associated with increased CVD risk. 1.Earlier studies have shown that dietary substitution of medium chain triglycerides (MCT) for long chain triglycerides (LCT) can influence energy balance and thus it was postulated that they may promote weight reduction . MCFAs are hydrolysed more rapidly and metabolized more completely after absorption across the epithelial barrier . They are transported directly to the liver via the portal circulation unlike the LCFA that ar...

Legislation addressing violence against healthcare workers (VAHCW) in India has evolved in response to the increasing incidents of such violence, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The key developments in this legislation can be traced through various laws, amendments, and policy measures as discussed in this article. Violence against  healthcare  workers in India has become a significant and growing concern. Reports indicate that incidents of aggression and physical assault are increasingly frequent, particularly in  public healthcare  settings. This violence can range from verbal abuse to physical assaults, often perpetrated by patients’ relatives or other individuals frustrated by the healthcare system.                     Violence against healthcare workers (VAHCW) in India Key Points of Concern: ·          Increasing Frequency:  Th...