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Most Common Blunders That Indian Doctors Make
Ever since the Supreme Court brought the patient-doctor relationship under the ambit of the Consumer Protection Act in 1995, the number of complaints against doctors has gone up. But in the absence of information, no one really knows how many such cases occur. Also, the law does not clarify the difference between “gross negligence", 'error of judgement", "accident" and "recklessness".
Need For Family Physician In The Interest Of Universal Health Care
In India, medical graduates used to function as family physicians in cities while in villages, a registered medical practitioner (RMP) played that role. With significant advancement in medical knowledge, having only an MBBS degree is no longer considered enough for providing optimum care as a family physician. Accordingly, patients now usually approach specialists even for trivial problems.
“Is The Doctor Whom You Visit An Oasis Of Honesty And...
Many a person will tell this when you tell them about the need to change to holistic systems. Many feel that despite the tremendous corruption in the medical sector, their doctor somehow remains an oasis of honesty and integrity. They feel that the doctor they visit is acting in their best interest.
Power of Words: How Doctor-Patient Communication Influences Weight Loss
Explore how the way doctors communicate with their obese patients can significantly influence their weight loss success, as revealed by a groundbreaking study from the University of Oxford.
Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: Addressing Physician Preparedness
As artificial intelligence, exemplified by tools like ChatGPT, becomes increasingly woven into everyday scenarios, medical professionals are witnessing the integration of these technologies into their clinical practice. Clinical Decision Support (CDS) algorithms are emerging as valuable aids for guiding healthcare providers in making crucial decisions regarding the diagnosis and treatment of prevalent medical conditions. These algorithms have the potential to assist doctors in determining appropriate courses of action, such as prescribing antibiotics or advising on high-risk surgeries.
Doctors, Scientists World’s Most Trustworthy Professions
Is it the politicians, doctors teachers or scientists the most trustworthy professional? In a survey, IPSOS, the global marketers, reveal that doctors...
Language Matters Between Patient- Physician
A patient speaking the same language as that of the physician can become healthier, according to a new research published in the...
Physician Suicide More Common
Suicide among physicians because of job issues is becoming more common globally, according to a recent study.
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Depression and Anxiety Ruled Health Workers During COVID-19
The world appreciated the work of Doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers at the time of Covid 19. But what about their...
COVID 19; Women Physicians Less Active
When scholarly productivity from men increased, women physicians were submitting less of the journals after people transitioned to working from home due to COVID...
