Monthly Archives: November 2024

MEDICOLEGAL TIPS FOR DOCTORS

TOP 30 MEDICOLEGAL TIPS FOR DOCTORS Disclaimer This document has been compiled by our research team and is solely intended for the personal use of qualified medical doctors and healthcare institutions. The objective is to spread awareness about the medicolegal implications of commonly encountered scenarios in a clinician’s daily practice. Please note that this document […]

message by a doctor

Farewell message by a doctor couple This is a letter my friends sent to the medical fraternity in the city they have practiced for 40 plus years. The husband is a Urologist and the wife, a Gynecologist Hi friends, We have decided to stop medical practice totally from the first of November 23. It is […]

non-medical reasons for icu admission

Admitting a seriously ill patient to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) rather than caring for them at home involves several non-medical reasons: While these reasons focus on non-medical aspects, they all intertwine with the medical necessity of ICU care for serious conditions, highlighting how complex and multifaceted the decision to admit someone to an ICU […]

Don’t eat. Be careful

Taking Too Much Water Can K!ll. 👀 Water is life, but too much of it at once can kill you. Drinking excessive water dilutes the sodium in your blood, a condition called hyponatremia. Your cells swell up, including those in your brain. Symptoms start as confusion and headaches, but it can lead to seizures, coma, […]

Public humiliation is still a common teaching tool in medical education. Here’s how it leaves patients worse off

i, James Cook University Imagine being questioned about complex technical knowledge in front of your peers, supervisors, and members of the public – knowing that a wrong answer could lead to public ridicule. This is the reality for many medical students, with up to 90% of medical students experiencing public humiliation during their training. Our […]

Human Rights : Evolution of the Idea

UNIT 1 HISTORICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVE Structure 1.1 Introduction Aims and Objectives 1.2 Human Rights : Evolution of the Idea 1.3 Human Rights : Theoretical/Philosophical Foundation 1.4 Human Rights: Different Perspectives (Natural Rights, Positivist, Libertarian and Marxist) 1.5 Human Rights : The Indian Perspective 1.6 Summary 1.7 Terminal Questions Suggested Readings 1.1 INTRODUCTION The 50th […]

The Bright Side of Being a Doctor

The Bright Side of Being a Doctor The profession of medicine, while often portrayed as grueling and demanding, encompasses a myriad of positive aspects that make it not only a noble career choice but also an immensely rewarding one. Here’s an exploration of the bright side of being a doctor: 1. Making a Significant Impact […]

Central Law for violence against doctors NOT central law against violence against doctors not required! says SC-appointed Task Force

New Delhi: While the demand for the Central Protection Act has been a longstanding matter of the medical fraternity, the Supreme Court panel of eminent doctors, which was constituted to make an action… — Read on medicaldialogues.in/news/health/doctors/central-law-for-violence-against-doctors-not-required-says-sc-appointed-task-force-138175

People and planet

A COP29 for People and Planet November 11–22, 2024 Recommendations from the international health and climate community These recommendations have been prepared in consultation with the international health and climate community, convened by the Global Climate and Health Alliance. Initial signatories as of 10th November 2024 are below and a full list can be viewed […]

Mautana

Mautana: A Tradition of Justice or a Relic of Fear? In remote areas of Rajasthan, a disturbing practice called Mautana (मौताणा) still haunts families and communities. Rooted in the age-old demand for justice, Mautanainvolves placing a deceased body in front of a suspected culprit’s home and demanding financial compensation. Originally practiced by indigenous tribal communities, this custom has […]

Professor Chilukuri Santamma

Professor Chilukuri Santamma, known as Santamma teacher, is an inspiring figure in the field of education, particularly noted for her dedication to teaching despite her advanced age. Here are some key points about her contributions to radiology and medical education: Santamma’s ongoing work in radiology and medical education highlights her as a remarkable educator, not […]

National Mental Health Survey

National Mental Health Survey 2 in India Supported by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES A step-by-step guide for conduct of NMHS 2 March – April 2024 VERSION: 01NOV2024 This Operational Guidelines document has been prepared to support and facilitate smooth conduct of NMHS 2 across States / UTs […]

Doctor, Nurse booked over cannula insertion pricks, as patient alleges they were drunk

Bengaluru: A doctor and nurse have been booked for cannula injury in a strange medical negligence case. While the patient has claimed that the doctor was drunk and cannula was repeatedly inserted… — Read on medicaldialogues.in/news/health/doctors/doctor-nurse-booked-over-cannula-insertion-pricks-137724

U’khand official in dock over changes to SC order on ICUs | Latest News India – Hindustan Times

U’khand official in dock over changes to SC order on ICUs ByAbraham Thomas, New Delhi Nov 05, 2024 06:20 AM IST The court took up an affidavit filed by the DG, Tara Arya, and sought details of the meeting where the decision to suggest changes to the court order was taken. The Supreme Court on […]

The Pfizer Papers: Pfizer’s Crimes Against Humanity

86                         Our book, The Pfizer Papers: Pfizer’s Crimes Against Humanity, was published two days ago; it is already a bestseller. This is a book that three governments — the US, the UK and Australia — all sought to suppress. The story of how it came to be is extraordinary — 3250 highly credentialed doctors […]

carbon footprints of festivals like Christmas, Bakr Eid (Eid al-Adha), and Diwali.

Comparing the carbon footprints of festivals like Christmas, Bakr Eid (Eid al-Adha), and Diwali involves looking at various activities associated with each celebration, such as travel, food consumption, waste, decorations, and specific rituals like fireworks or animal sacrifices. Here’s a general comparison based on available information: Comparative Analysis: Public Sentiment and X Posts: Conclusion:While specific […]

Diwali AQI. AND OTHERS

CHAT GPT has given the following answer when I asked for data about which festivals are most polluting. Very interesting data: Environmental Damage Due to Christmas, Bakrid, and Diwali Candles: CO2 emissions from approximately 1 billion candles: 40,000 metric tons. Christmas Trees: Carbon Sequestration Loss: 10.12 million metric tons. Transportation Emissions: 7.36 million metric tons. […]