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In response to mounting pressure from medical students regarding allegations of a toxic work culture at Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, significant changes have been made. Dean Kavita N Singh has confirmed the implementation of a new rota system, which mandates duty hours of 8 to 12 hours for residents, with weekly free time. This decision aims to alleviate the pressure on students and foster a healthier work environment.
The Secretary General of JUDA, Dr. Kuldeep Gupta, corroborated this update, indicating that in a college council meeting, the dean formalized the duty hours for PG students and ensured junior doctors receive weekly leave.
Earlier, a distressing situation emerged when five doctors from GMC Bhopal threatened mass suicide if authorities didn't address their grievances, citing a toxic work culture. Their demands included an end to relentless working hours, which could extend beyond 24 or even 36 hours, and the provision of regular leave.
The PG medics also lamented being compelled to work without sleep for extended periods and not receiving any respite, even on Sundays. Furthermore, they alleged being coerced to work despite illness, facing verbal abuse from seniors and consultants, and threats regarding their exams and diplomas.
Their concerns prompted them to reach out to the president of FAIMA, Dr. Rohan Krishnan, who swiftly formed a committee to address the issue. FAIMA engaged consultant psychiatrists and collaborated with the Junior Doctors’ Association of Madhya Pradesh and the Resident Doctors’ Association of GMC Bhopal.
Although the dean initially pledged a positive resolution, conflicts arose between the dean and medical college professors regarding the implementation of the 8 to 12-hour duty roster system. Dr. Rakesh Malviya, President of the Medical Teachers Association, likened the training of junior doctors to commando training, emphasizing its rigorous nature.
Despite these challenges, the recent decision to establish a structured duty roster system signals progress in addressing the concerns raised by the medical students and junior doctors at GMC Bhopal.
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.
Hospitals in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, are preparing for an anticipated surge in patients during the Holi festival.
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Medical Council (TSMC) has established special committees to combat quackery within the medical profession, in accordance with Section 8 of the Telangana Medical Practitioners Registration Amended Act 10 of 2013.
അനന്ത്നാഗ് (ജമ്മു & കശ്മീർ): ദക്ഷിണ കശ്മീരിലെ അനന്ത്നാഗ് ജില്ലയിൽ വെച്ച് നടന്ന ആക്സിഡന്റിൽ ഒരു ആയുർവേദ ഡോക്ടർ മരണപ്പെടുകയും 7 പേർക്ക് പരിക്കേൽക്കുകയും ചെയ്തു.
ഡൽഹി: ശനിയാഴ്ച പടിഞ്ഞാറൻ ഡൽഹിയിലെ ടാഗോർ ഗാർഡൻ എക്സ്റ്റൻഷൻ ഏരിയയിലെ ക്ലിനിക്കിൽ 40- കാരിയായ ഡോക്ടറെ അജ്ഞാതനായ ഒരു വ്യക്തി കത്തികൊണ്ട് ആക്രമിച്ചു. ഇക്കഴിഞ്ഞ ശനിയാഴ്ച്ച ഉച്ചയ്ക്കായിരുന്നു സംഭവം നടന്നത്.
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