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91% Indian Doctors Don't Want Their Children Pursuing Medicine As A Career, Reveals New Survey
The findings, from a study conducted by the Debabrata Mitalee Auro Foundation over six months and covering more than 1,200 physicians across metros and smaller cities, highlight India's healthcare future.
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Doctors Assaulted By Relatives Of Patient Who Died At Mumbai Hospital
A shocking incident of violence against medical staff was reported at R.N. Cooper Government Hospital in Mumbai, where three doctors on emergency duty were allegedly assaulted by the relatives of a patient who died during treatment.
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High-Level Review Meeting In Bengal Over Women's Safety In Hospitals
After back-to-back cases of violence against women in West Bengal hospitals, a high-level review meeting was called at the state secretariat. It was chaired by the Chief Secretary and included the principals of all medical colleges of West Bengal.
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Noida Doctor Accuses IPS Officer Husband, 6 Others Of 'Dowry Harassment'
An FIR has been registered against a Karnataka-cadre IPS officer and six others on charges of dowry harassment, domestic violence and other offences. The complaint was lodged by his wife, who is doctor based in Noida, police said on Saturday.
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Ganpati Festival: Decoration On Kolkata Doctor Theme Garners Attention
Decoration accompanying a Ganpati idol installed as part of the 10-day festival in a household in Kalina in Mumbai is garnering attention as it is themed on the issue of violence against a women.
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RSS Calls For Swift Justice For Women Amid Row Over Kolkata Rape Case
A national coordination conclave of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has condemned the incident of violence against a female doctor in West Bengal, describing it as 'very unfortunate', Sunil Ambekar, RSS Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh, said.
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'Woke Up To Unknown Men...': Doctor's 3 AM Encounter At Kolkata Hospital
Five years ago, the government of West Bengal pledged to clamp down on violence against doctors. It promised public hospitals better security equipment, women guards to support female physicians and controlled entry points, Reuters reported.
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Student Arrested For Post Calling For Mamata Banerjee's Assassination
A second-year BCom student has been arrested by Kolkata Police for a provocative social media post that incited violence against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
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Padma Awardee Doctors Write To PM, Seek New Law For Safety
Over 70 Padma Awardee doctors have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about violence against doctors and other healthcare workers.
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"FIR Within 6 Hours": Centre's Directive To Protect Healthcare Workers
The Union Health Ministry has ordered all government hospitals, centre or state, to file police complaints within six hours of violence on campus or against staff and health workers.
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9 Arrested For Violence At Kolkata Hospital Where Doctor Was Raped-Murdered
Nine people have been arrested after a mob vandalised the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata in the early hours of Thursday during a protest against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor last week.
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Existing Laws Have Provisions To Deal With Violence Against Doctors: Minister
Existing laws have provisions to protect doctors from violence, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Friday amid incidents of doctors being attacked while carrying out their duties.
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Centre May Consider Legal Safeguards For Health Workers Against Violence
The government may consider introducing appropriate legal safeguards for healthcare workers, who at times face violence from relatives or attendants of patients, a parliamentary panel has said.
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Shashi Tharoor Demands Law Over Violence Against Healthcare Professionals
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday demanded a comprehensive legislation to put a check on violence against healthcare professionals.
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Extremely Saddened To Witness Rising Violence Against Doctors: Chief Justice Of India
"Doctors are mentors, guides, friends and counsellors. They should always remain active members of society, and solve problems faced by the people," he said.
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91% Indian Doctors Don't Want Their Children Pursuing Medicine As A Career, Reveals New Survey
The findings, from a study conducted by the Debabrata Mitalee Auro Foundation over six months and covering more than 1,200 physicians across metros and smaller cities, highlight India's healthcare future.
-
Doctors Assaulted By Relatives Of Patient Who Died At Mumbai Hospital
A shocking incident of violence against medical staff was reported at R.N. Cooper Government Hospital in Mumbai, where three doctors on emergency duty were allegedly assaulted by the relatives of a patient who died during treatment.
-
High-Level Review Meeting In Bengal Over Women's Safety In Hospitals
After back-to-back cases of violence against women in West Bengal hospitals, a high-level review meeting was called at the state secretariat. It was chaired by the Chief Secretary and included the principals of all medical colleges of West Bengal.
-
Noida Doctor Accuses IPS Officer Husband, 6 Others Of 'Dowry Harassment'
An FIR has been registered against a Karnataka-cadre IPS officer and six others on charges of dowry harassment, domestic violence and other offences. The complaint was lodged by his wife, who is doctor based in Noida, police said on Saturday.
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Ganpati Festival: Decoration On Kolkata Doctor Theme Garners Attention
Decoration accompanying a Ganpati idol installed as part of the 10-day festival in a household in Kalina in Mumbai is garnering attention as it is themed on the issue of violence against a women.
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RSS Calls For Swift Justice For Women Amid Row Over Kolkata Rape Case
A national coordination conclave of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has condemned the incident of violence against a female doctor in West Bengal, describing it as 'very unfortunate', Sunil Ambekar, RSS Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh, said.
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'Woke Up To Unknown Men...': Doctor's 3 AM Encounter At Kolkata Hospital
Five years ago, the government of West Bengal pledged to clamp down on violence against doctors. It promised public hospitals better security equipment, women guards to support female physicians and controlled entry points, Reuters reported.
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Student Arrested For Post Calling For Mamata Banerjee's Assassination
A second-year BCom student has been arrested by Kolkata Police for a provocative social media post that incited violence against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
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Padma Awardee Doctors Write To PM, Seek New Law For Safety
Over 70 Padma Awardee doctors have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about violence against doctors and other healthcare workers.
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"FIR Within 6 Hours": Centre's Directive To Protect Healthcare Workers
The Union Health Ministry has ordered all government hospitals, centre or state, to file police complaints within six hours of violence on campus or against staff and health workers.
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9 Arrested For Violence At Kolkata Hospital Where Doctor Was Raped-Murdered
Nine people have been arrested after a mob vandalised the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata in the early hours of Thursday during a protest against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor last week.
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Existing Laws Have Provisions To Deal With Violence Against Doctors: Minister
Existing laws have provisions to protect doctors from violence, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Friday amid incidents of doctors being attacked while carrying out their duties.
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Centre May Consider Legal Safeguards For Health Workers Against Violence
The government may consider introducing appropriate legal safeguards for healthcare workers, who at times face violence from relatives or attendants of patients, a parliamentary panel has said.
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Shashi Tharoor Demands Law Over Violence Against Healthcare Professionals
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday demanded a comprehensive legislation to put a check on violence against healthcare professionals.
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Extremely Saddened To Witness Rising Violence Against Doctors: Chief Justice Of India
"Doctors are mentors, guides, friends and counsellors. They should always remain active members of society, and solve problems faced by the people," he said.
