The Centre has drafted legislation to tackle violence against doctors, one of the main issues facing India’s healthcare professionals. Under the law, those who commit assault against doctors and other medical workers could face a prison sentence of between three and ten years and fined up to Rs 10 lakh. In addition, healthcare workers can avail compensation of up to Rs 5 lakh if they are the victim of violence whilst on duty. “The Central law, a long-standing demand of the medical fraternity, which seeks to prohibit violence against doctors and other healthcare service personnel and damage to property of clinical establishments has been finalised,” said Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan. “We will soon put it in public domain for comments and feedback.” The law was drafted by a subcommittee which included representatives of major medical bodies, among them the All India Institute of Medical Sciences’ Resident Doctors Association; the Bureau of Police Research and … Read Full Article about Proposed law to ban violence against doctors
Main Content
Latest Posts
Indian research into the spread of breast cancer
A collaborative research project is underway between the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati and Indian Institute of Science (IIS), Bangalore into the means by which breast cancer spreads … Read Full Article about Indian research into the spread of breast cancer
The health crisis in India’s food
Food and drink sold in India is among the unhealthiest in the world, research suggests. Could this add to the already substantial crisis of obesity and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)? The … Read Full Article about The health crisis in India’s food
Punjab launches blockbuster health insurance scheme
Punjab is aiming to extend health insurance to more than three-quarters of the state’s population in the form of a blockbuster scheme, the Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana. The scheme was … Read Full Article about Punjab launches blockbuster health insurance scheme
E-cigarette ban: Industry renews appeal against it
Following on from overtures by health experts, a body representing the industry in India has renewed its appeal against government proposals for an e-cigarette ban. The Trade Representatives of … Read Full Article about E-cigarette ban: Industry renews appeal against it