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The position of a doctor in society is of top class and almost everyone respects these warriors. At a glance, people might think how lucky he/she is to be a doctor as they would be leading a happy and successful life. Yes, the job of a doctor is regarded as one of the most precious and best jobs all over the world and as mentioned above the entire society respects them. But did you ever imagine how much pressure they are exerting? To be a successful doctor is not at all an easy ask as many think, sorry “mistakes” would be the appropriate word. The latest research conducted by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) found that 82% of doctors in India are victims to mental stress. Long hours of concentrated work, exhausting workload, and heavy responsibilities make life difficult for doctors. Majority of the doctors are meeting 40-60 patients per day making them stressed, tired and leading to a confused state. The doctors are not getting breaks in between their jobs and are forced to work continuously without rest. The research has found that doctors who get a healthy sleep of 7 hours are very rare. This even affects the emotional state of these poor doctors and ultimately they become helpless. IMA has found that the mental stress issues are more in doctors working in critical care, urology, cardiology, neurosurgery, and gynecology. Another issue is that many patients are not trusting young doctors due to their low experience in the field and this leads to loss of confidence in such doctors and eventually they too become victims of mental stress. Attacks on doctors and other healthcare workers adds to the misery and makes the situation worse. All these factors also lead to boredom. A journal was published 3 years ago based on the boredom that health workers have towards their jobs. The journal was published in Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine.” Dr. Shahul Ameen, a psychiatrist was the editor of this journal and he has something to share. “From the journal it is crystal clear that almost 25% of healthcare workers have boredom and are fed up with their jobs. There might be several reasons for the mental stress and boredom in doctors. Issues due to Covid 19 might be one among them. Attacks on doctors and other healthcare workers in India may be another reason. There will be no surprises if doctors leave this country and go abroad for a better life both mentally and professionally.” He told. Yes once more, being a successful doctor is not at all an easy ask.
In a landmark achievement, doctors at the Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai announced the successful Total Knee Replacement (TKR) procedure on a 72-year-old American man, weighing a remarkable 193 kg. This groundbreaking surgery marks a significant milestone as the heaviest patient ever to undergo such a procedure globally. TKR stands as a transformative intervention for individuals grappling with excruciating knee pain, offering them renewed mobility and an improved quality of life. However, for overweight individuals, accessing this treatment presents formidable challenges due to heightened surgical risks and technical intricacies.
According to the surgical team, led by Dr. Rajesh Nawalkar, Senior Consultant in Orthopaedics, every patient's unique circumstances demand a tailored approach to surgery. By meticulously customizing their techniques and collaborating closely with fellow medical professionals, they successfully navigated the complexities posed by the patient's weight, culminating in a triumphant outcome. Among the foremost hurdles encountered in TKR for overweight patients are the elevated risks associated with anesthesia and the heightened potential for embolism. This underscores the importance of precision and vigilance in addressing the specific needs of each patient to ensure optimal results and minimize complications.
Furthermore, the conventional use of a tourniquet, a standard protocol in TKR surgeries, presents technical challenges due to the patient's larger thigh circumference, heightening the risk of tissue damage and post-operative complications. In response to these challenges, Dr. Nawalkar collaborated closely with instrument manufacturers to devise specialized instruments tailored to accommodate the patient's unique anatomy, thereby ensuring optimal surgical outcomes. Additionally, meticulous preoperative assessments and consultations were conducted to ascertain the patient's readiness and obtain informed consent.
Richard Koszarek, the patient, underwent the surgery on January 7, 2024, with no reported complications during the procedure. However, the path to recovery was equally crucial, with rehabilitation playing a pivotal role in achieving successful outcomes. Despite facing reluctance from numerous doctors in India and abroad due to his weight, Richard expressed gratitude to the surgical team for their unwavering commitment and skillful intervention, which enabled him to regain mobility and resume an active lifestyle.
Mumbai: To address the rising concern of unqualified practitioners in the medical sector, the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) is in the process of creating a mobile application named "Know Your Doctor."
Apollo Hospitals Group recently announced that its flagship hospital, Apollo Greams Road, has been accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) for the seventh consecutive time.
A case has been registered at Kondhwa Police Station regarding the alleged cheating of a 67-year-old doctor, Dr. Ahmad Ali Inam Ali Qureshi, residing in Mayfair Eleganza, NIBM Road, Kondhwa.
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