Monthly Archives: December 2024
A Silent Epidemic: Why Heart Attacks Are Claiming Lives of the Young
The untimely demise of Rohan Mirchandani, the visionary entrepreneur and co-founder of the popular yogurt brand Epigamia, on 21st December 2024 at the young age of 41 due to a cardiac arrest, has sent shockwaves through the business world. His tragic passing serves as a stark reminder of the growing threat heart disease poses to […]
negligence
The newspaper article outlines the Supreme Court’s 11-point guidelines on medical negligence. Here’s a detailed explanation of the key points as per legal provisions: General Context: The Supreme Court of India has emphasized that the Consumer Protection Act should not create fear among doctors while making professional decisions, especially in critical situations where patient survival […]
National HIV Counselling and Testing Guidelines, 2024
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Thankless job’ – why trainee Kenyan doctors are taking their own lives
‘ 4 days ago Wycliffe Muia BBC News, NairobiShareSave A sombre mood engulfed a village in Kenya’s Rift Valley last week as dozens of medical interns joined other mourners at the burial of their colleague who had taken his own life. Speaker after speaker lamented the loss of Francis Njuki, a 29-year-old trainee pharmacist, whose […]
GUIDELINES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES IN INDIA
GUIDELINES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES IN INDIA Part 1 Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Govt. of India, New Delhi 1 S.No. 1 2 3 Contents Topic CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME/NON ST ELEVATION MI ST ELEVATION MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION (STEMI) Page No. 5 13 32 2 The cardiovascular diseases are very important […]
73,157 PG Medical Seats available in India- 57866 MD, MS, 11472 DNB: Health Ministry gives breakup
Among the total 73157 PG medical seats, there are 57866 MD/MS, 11472 DNB, 590 FNB, and 3229 Post MBBS Diploma seats available in the country. — Read on medicaldialogues.in/news/education/73157-pg-medical-seats-available-in-india-57866-md-ms-11472-dnb-health-ministry-gives-breakup-139697
judicial process and medical decision-making in emergencies
The comparison between the judicial process and medical decision-making in emergencies highlights significant differences in the timeframes and environments under which decisions are made. Here’s an analysis based on the Indian legal context: Judicial Process: Medical Emergencies: Legal Provisions for Medical Emergencies: Comparison and Conclusion: Thus, while there isn’t a direct judicial equivalent for the […]
NALSA (Legal Services to Persons with Mental Illness and Persons with Intellectual Disabilities) Scheme, 2024
NALSA (Legal Services to Persons with Mental Illness and Persons with Intellectual Disabilities) Scheme, 2024 NATIONAL LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITY JAISALMER HOUSE, NEW DELHI 1 NALSA (Legal Services to Persons with Mental Illness and Persons with Intellectual Disabilities) Scheme, 2024 SEPTEMBER 2024 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS…………………………………………………………………………..4 1. INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 2. OBJECTIVES OF […]
National Medical Commission
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has introduced these stringent guidelines for doctors’ use of social media for several key reasons: These restrictions reflect a broader trend in professional regulation across various fields, where the use of digital platforms introduces new ethical challenges. The aim is to balance the benefits of social media for educational, networking, […]
Insurance coverage for Mental Illness in India.🇮🇳
Insurance coverage for Mental Illness in India.🇮🇳 In India, insurance coverage for mental illness has significantly improved since the implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, which came into effect in 2018. This Act mandates that every insurer must provide coverage for mental illnesses on par with physical illnesses. Here is an overview of the […]










