NEW DELHI: Expressing sadness about Kolkata rape-murder incidentover 70 A Padma-awarded doctor have written for Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding the speedy enactment of a special law to deal with violence against health workers and the implementation of better safety protocols in medical facilities. He suggested that the Center immediately bring in regulations to ensure the “severest punishment” for those who commit violence against health workers, verbally or physically.
There have been widespread protests by health personnel and others following the alleged rape and murder of a female doctor trained at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and claims of a botched investigation and cover-up. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) and other doctors’ bodies have called for a central law to ensure medical safety.
Among those who wrote the letter are former Director General of ICMR Dr Balram Bhargav, former Director of AIIMS Delhi Dr Randeep Guleria and Dr SK Sarin, Director of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences,
In the letter, the Padma awardees requested PM Modi’s immediate and personal intervention to address the alarming situation, saying the act of brutality has shaken the foundation of medical professional services and highlighted the urgent need to address violence, especially against women, girls and professionals health.
Doctors expressed “deep concern and deep concern” over the horrific events at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata.
“We stand in unwavering solidarity with the families of the victims, whose pain and loss cannot be imagined. We also extend full support to the medical community, which is increasingly confronting such violence in the course of their work. The safety and dignity of health professionals must be maintained as a priority, ” said the letter.
The doctor said stronger measures were needed to prevent such atrocities.
“We call on law enforcement agencies, policy makers, and the general public to take immediate and decisive action,” the letter said.
The doctor stressed that law enforcement agencies should more strictly apply the current legal framework to protect health professionals and encourage severe and swift punishment to prevent such crimes.
The letter urged the government to implement better security protocols in health facilities to ensure a safe working environment for all medical staff.
“We request the central and state governments to quickly enact and implement separate laws to protect health workers, so that they can be implemented as soon as possible on the ground,” the letter said.
“The proposed Bill, the Prevention of Violence Against Doctors, Medical Professionals and Medical Institutions Bill, has been ready since 2019 but has not been tabled in Parliament to be tabled and adopted.
“We believe that a provision to this effect can be implemented immediately, and the bill must be passed as soon as possible so that all those who work in the health delivery system of the country can work without fear, for the services of patients who are suffering,” the letter said. said.
The doctors also stressed that the proposed rule/bill should ensure that the most severe punishment will be given to those who commit violence against health workers, verbally or physically.
Such cases should be resolved quickly by the courts, with offenses categorized as intolerable.
“Let this tragedy be a catalyst for real and lasting change. We sincerely ask you through this letter to protect the medical profession from physical attacks and defacement of the dignity and respect of all health workers,” said the letter.
The awarded doctors include Radiologist and Founder and Managing Director of Mahajan Imaging Dr. Harsh Mahajan, Dr. Nikhil Tandon, head of endocrinology department at AIIMS, Delhi, Dr. DS Rana, Head of Department of Nephrology at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and Dr. Dr. Sandeep Guleria, Transplant Specialist Doctor.
There have been widespread protests by health personnel and others following the alleged rape and murder of a female doctor trained at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and claims of a botched investigation and cover-up. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) and other doctors’ bodies have called for a central law to ensure medical safety.
Among those who wrote the letter are former Director General of ICMR Dr Balram Bhargav, former Director of AIIMS Delhi Dr Randeep Guleria and Dr SK Sarin, Director of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences,
In the letter, the Padma awardees requested PM Modi’s immediate and personal intervention to address the alarming situation, saying the act of brutality has shaken the foundation of medical professional services and highlighted the urgent need to address violence, especially against women, girls and professionals health.
Doctors expressed “deep concern and deep concern” over the horrific events at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata.
“We stand in unwavering solidarity with the families of the victims, whose pain and loss cannot be imagined. We also extend full support to the medical community, which is increasingly confronting such violence in the course of their work. The safety and dignity of health professionals must be maintained as a priority, ” said the letter.
The doctor said stronger measures were needed to prevent such atrocities.
“We call on law enforcement agencies, policy makers, and the general public to take immediate and decisive action,” the letter said.
The doctor stressed that law enforcement agencies should more strictly apply the current legal framework to protect health professionals and encourage severe and swift punishment to prevent such crimes.
The letter urged the government to implement better security protocols in health facilities to ensure a safe working environment for all medical staff.
“We request the central and state governments to quickly enact and implement separate laws to protect health workers, so that they can be implemented as soon as possible on the ground,” the letter said.
“The proposed Bill, the Prevention of Violence Against Doctors, Medical Professionals and Medical Institutions Bill, has been ready since 2019 but has not been tabled in Parliament to be tabled and adopted.
“We believe that a provision to this effect can be implemented immediately, and the bill must be passed as soon as possible so that all those who work in the health delivery system of the country can work without fear, for the services of patients who are suffering,” the letter said. said.
The doctors also stressed that the proposed rule/bill should ensure that the most severe punishment will be given to those who commit violence against health workers, verbally or physically.
Such cases should be resolved quickly by the courts, with offenses categorized as intolerable.
“Let this tragedy be a catalyst for real and lasting change. We sincerely ask you through this letter to protect the medical profession from physical attacks and defacement of the dignity and respect of all health workers,” said the letter.
The awarded doctors include Radiologist and Founder and Managing Director of Mahajan Imaging Dr. Harsh Mahajan, Dr. Nikhil Tandon, head of endocrinology department at AIIMS, Delhi, Dr. DS Rana, Head of Department of Nephrology at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and Dr. Dr. Sandeep Guleria, Transplant Specialist Doctor.