Daily Archives: 22/11/2023

Dr Badrinath

S. S. Badrinath Article Talk Language Watch Edit Sengamedu Srinivasa Badrinath (24 February 1940 – 21 November 2023) was an Indian ophthalmologist who was the founder and chairman emeritus of Sankara Nethralaya, one of India’s largest charitable eye hospitals.[1] He was an elected fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences.[2] He received the Padma […]

The Gentle Scalpel: The Life of Dr. Hari Shankar Asopa

Dr. Hari Shankar Asopa [Figure 1] was well known not only in India but all over the world for his expertise in reconstructive surgery, especially in the field of hypospadias and stricture urethra. He was extremely popular among the patients and the public as a kind and humanitarian doctor. He was sympathetic to poor and […]

precise diagnosis

In the field of healthcare, precise diagnosis forms the foundation for effective treatment and patient care. A wrong diagnosis can have severe consequences for patients, leading to prolonged suffering, unnecessary treatments, and in some cases, even death. When such errors or mishaps occur, the question arises: Is it medical negligence? The implications of wrong diagnosis […]