IMA observes Doctors' Day
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 01 2015 :
Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Wednesday observed Doctors' Day across all its state branches in memory of Bharat Ratna Awardee late Dr.BC Roy who was the doyen of the medical profession.On the occasion large-scale celebrations took place across all the State branches of IMA where press events across 30 IMA branches were held, senior doctors were honoured for their contribution in the field of medicine; Blood donation camps were organized in each State and awareness was raised about how each healthy individual must donate blood regularly.
Besides key principles that should govern the crucial doctor-patient relationship were also discussed.
"Doctors in India have been bestowed the status of God.
However with the recent inclusion of medical services under the Consumer Protection Act, the integrity and trust in the doctor-patient relationship has been threatened", said Padma Shri Awardee Dr.A Marthanda Pillai - National President and Padma Shri Awardee Dr.KK Aggarwal - Honorary Secretary General of the Indian Medical Association in a joint statement.
IMA expressed its concern over the drastic increase in the cases of violence against doctors and medical establishments.
It was discussed that the need of the hour was for the society to create an atmosphere where doctors can practise with peace and dignity.
This in turn would allow the medical fraternity to put its best foot forward towards providing the best possible healthcare services to the society at large without the fear of assault and harassment.
The urgent need for a Central Act to protect doctors while on duty and medical establishments against public outrage was also voiced.
Dr Ksh Kala Singh, President and Dr Arunkumar Singh Ngangom, Honorary Secretary General of the Manipur State IMA branch said, "IMA demands that the right to health be made a fundamental right.
To achieve this goal, the government should strengthen the public healthcare delivery system and promote and support the private health sector which caters to 70% of the healthcare demands of our country" .
Indian Medical Association is the only representative, national voluntary organization of Doctors of Modern Scientific System of Medicine, which looks after the interest of doctors, as well as the well-being of the community at large.