Dr.Srinivasa Raju

                                            DOCTORS BE AWARE OF YOUR RIGHTS.  KNOW THE 11 POINTER AND MAKE OTHERS AWARE ABOUT IT BY SHARING IT!!!! The Apex Court in its landmark judgment of  Kusum Sharma V/s. Batra Hospital,   has laid down the following guidelines while dealing the cases of medical Negligence!! “On scrutiny of the leading cases of medical negligence both in our country and other countries especially United Kingdom, some basic principles emerge in dealing with the cases of medical negligence. While deciding whether the medical professional is guilty of medical negligence following well known principles must be kept in view:- 1.Negligence is the breach of a duty exercised by omission to do something which a reasonable man, guided by those considerations which ordinarily regulate the conduct of human affairs, would do, or doing something which a prudent and reasonable man would not do. 2.Negligence is an essential ingredient of the offence. The negligence to be

  A task-force from the National Medical Commission (NMC) has raised concerns about the health risks associated with long working hours for healthcare professionals. They recommended: 1. that resident doctors limit their work to a maximum of 74 hours per week and enjoy at least one day off each week. 2.The task-force underscored the necessity of seven to eight hours of sleep each night for medical students and advocated for reasonable consideration of leave requests. so,It is essential for department heads, faculty, and residents to collaboratively plan duty hours, and hospitals should consider hiring additional staff when workloads increase. 3.The task-force highlighted that postgraduate students and interns should prioritize their education over merely filling staffing shortages. 4.To help reduce stress levels, medical colleges are encouraged to implement strict anti-ragging policies, create comfortable rest areas, and ensure access to nutritious meals and adequate hydratio

                           This post is especially for doctors young at heart. we should know the terminology and basics of technological advancements that are going to rule the profession.  this post will be followed by few more regarding adoption of newer technology in our daily practice. Changes in the Medical Landscape With the Advancement & Integration of Technology : Medical knowledge and technology are fast changing, and doctors must keep up with its pace. They need to stay updated with the latest research, treatment protocols, and medical technologies to give the best patient care possible.   Today, medical technology encompasses a wide array of tools and systems that support healthcare delivery. Innovations such as telemedicine, robotic surgery, artificial intelligence (AI), and wearable health devices have reshaped patient care. These technologies improve accessibility, enhance diagnostic accuracy, assist in surgical procedures, and enable remote monitoring of patients,

                             Doctors argue that the legal framework surrounding medical negligence should distinguish between genuine errors in judgment and culpable negligence, which could inadvertently penalize practitioners who are striving to provide the best possible care in challenging circumstances. Furthermore, the medical community asserts that the punitive stance of this section undermines the collaborative nature of healthcare, where continuous learning and improvement are essential. Instead of fostering an atmosphere where doctors can openly discuss and learn from their mistakes, the threat of imprisonment may drive these conversations underground, ultimately jeopardizing patient safety. Doctors also emphasize the potential negative impact on patient care, arguing that when healthcare providers work under the constant threat of severe legal consequences, they may become overly cautious, leading to a reluctance to adopt new treatments or procedures. This could stifle innov