Daily Archives: 30/09/2024

Life support withdrawal for terminally ill: IMA flags concerns, says it will put doctors under stress

Life support withdrawal for terminally ill: IMA flags concerns, says it will put doctors under stress iStock Image for representation Synopsis The Indian Medical Association has expressed concerns over new guidelines that put the responsibility of deciding on life support withdrawal on doctors. The draft suggests a dual-board system and family consent for terminally ill […]

Future is here

Written byDr Dhananjay KelkarMedical Director,Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital,Pune. Future is here… Really? Robotic surgery and more…. Last 12 months, I am looking at robotic surgery and perceived future of high tech surgery. The focus of surgery is shifting from patient needs and benefits to leadership in surgery and perceived needs. Companies come up with new technology […]