Editor,
Hans Christian Anderson told a very instructive tale of how a weaver had taken everyone including the emperor and his advisors for a ride by dressing the emperor with “invisible” clothes. Only a little child could discover the naked truth that the emperor had no clothes when everyone had been admiring their emperor’s new invisible clothes!
The same thing happened when I told a little girl a somewhat similar story of peculiar prudence of another king. Here the king was a lion in his jungledom somewhere in Africa. In that jungle, zebras had constantly been hunted by packs of hyenas. So, the lion king declared that a big field near his den would be made a sanctuary for the zebras. A big billboard was erected there. It contained the king’s order that one would be punished if one dared hunt a zebra in the sanctuary. Zebras became very happy. At last, they could peacefully eat grass and trot without any fear. But just after a few days, hyenas again started hunting zebras in that very sanctuary even under the very billboard. Naturally, zebras went to the lion king and complained to him about their humiliation and death even in the sanctuary.
Hearing this, the lion became very angry and promptly summoned an all animal meeting. The king ordered one hundred guards to be immediately be recruited. Those guards would be provided with weapons. They will protect zebras in the sanctuary. Then the lion king declared, “Every adult animal can now apply for the job but only those who have well fed body and cunning and sharp mind will be selected.” Having seen that hyenas started licking their lips while listening to the king, an old zebra said, “Your Majesty, please reserve at least some posts for zebras for our safety and security. We have been tortured for thousands of years by animals like hyenas. As a result, right now, we cannot compete with them. Your Highness, I am afraid, they may not protect us…”
“No reservation of jobs,” said the king, “will be allowed in my territory of absolute equality! I believe only in meritocracy.”
Hearing the story the little girl said, “Ha! Ha! The lion king was as stupid as that emperor who had walked stark naked!”
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Yours etc.,
Sujit De,
Kolkata
National Doctors Day- 2018
Editor,
National Doctors day 2018 will be celebrated by the people all over the India on 1st of July like every year. This day is celebrated in memory of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy in order to honour the entire medical fraternity. . Physicians/ doctors- are professionals who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
Doctors are life savers and are integral for any society. In our routine life, we often encounter health issues that are beyond our comprehension. We require help from a doctor to understand the problem and also to cure them. The condition may get worse without medical intervention. Doctors are thus considered to be life savers. Symbol of Doctor’s Day is the red carnation and is chosen because the color of the flower is in character with the medical profession. It represents adoration, charity, sacrifice, bravery and audacity. This day is dedicated to all the doctors to remind them of their vital role in our lives.
Important duties of a medical practitioner:
Emergency Medical Service – The physician has to immediately render emergency medical care and protect life. He cannot refuse this emergency life care service to anyone. The guidelines as laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court are:
- a) A patient who needs emergency medical care should be admitted.
- b) In case there are no vacant beds, the patient has to be given all due care.
- c) The doctor/ medical officer shall make necessary arrangements to get the patient transferred to another hospital in an ambulance –
- He will first ascertain whether the recipient hospital has beds.
- Patient will be accompanied by an RMO during the transfer
- In no case will the patient be left unattended at any time for want of beds
- Attending doctor will document all details –condition of the patient, treatment given, etc. and will write his name in a clear, legible hand and put his complete signature with date and time. The Hon’ble Supreme Court gave the following directions in cases of RSA
The medical aid should be instantaneous. It is the duty of the RMP to attend to the injured and render medical aid/treatment without waiting for procedural formalities unless the injured/guardian (in case of unconscious/minor) desires otherwise. Efforts to save the person and preserve life should be top priority, not only for the doctor but also for the police office/any citizen who happens to notice such an accident. The professional obligation of protecting life extends to every doctor, whether at Govt. Hospital or otherwise. The obligation being total, absolute and paramount, no statutory or procedural formalities can interfere
in discharging these duties. Whenever better or specific assistance is required, it is the duty of the attendant doctor to see that the patient reaches the proper doctor as early as possible. Non-compliance of these directives may invite prosecution under the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act or IPC.
Role of Doctors in GVK EMRI
GVK EMRI is an exclusive example of synergy of several disciplines like- Medical, Information Technology, Research & Information Systems, Management, Fleet, etc. Doctors in GVK EMRI contribute as Emergency Response Centre Physician, as Instructors for the Global Certification Programs, as Senior Managers as directors for the Emergency Medicine Learning, as Emergency Medicine Education Counsellors and also diversified in the Operations and Research wings.
On the occasion of Doctors’ Day (July 1) 2018, on behalf of GVK EMRI, we take opportunity to salute each Doctor who is contributing to achieving the mission of organization in saving precious lives with their skills and commitment.
When there are tears, you are a shoulder, when there is pain, you are a medicine. When there is a tragedy, you are a hope.
Yours etc.,
Deepankar Choudhury
State Head ( COO )
GVK EMRI
108 – EMS, MEGHALAYA