The bike rally called ‘save the doctors from assaults’ by resident doctors was a unique way to show their angst against doctors’ assault by relatives of patients.
Doctors On Strike After Assault By Relatives Of Child Who Succumbed To Dengue
Doctors at KEM hospital in Mumbai went on an indefinite strike after two resident doctors were beaten up with iron stools, rods and wooden sticks.
Doctors at KEM hospital in Mumbai went on an indefinite strike after two resident doctors were beaten up with iron stools, rods and wooden sticks.
‘The purpose of the bike rally was to strengthen the position of the doctors in the minds of people and protest against the violence against the doctors.’
The bike rally that took place on December 20 was held jointly by MARD (Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors) and Harley Davidson Club of Mumbai and Pune. The rally was started from JJ hospital at 10 am and continue through Nair, KEM and Sion hospital throughout the day.
Dr Sagar Mundada, president of MARD, said, “The reason for this awareness ride is that resident doctors are working extended hours and have to handle usually difficult situations in the hospital. Patients can also sometimes die, and emotions run hard in the family. In these situations, doctors have faced a lot of violence at the hands of the relatives or authorities.”
Long Hours Of Work Imposed On Resident Doctors Puts Their Health At Risk
Half the doctors work over 100 hours every week and 30 hours at a stretch. Such rigorous duties have potential of affecting them biologically and psychologically.
Half the doctors work over 100 hours every week and 30 hours at a stretch. Such rigorous duties have potential of affecting them biologically and psychologically.
More than 4,000 Doctors in Maharashtra Go on Indefinite Strike Demanding Pay Hike
Doctors demand amenities like maternity leave for women doctors, and installation of CCTV cameras in hospitals to help avoid untoward incidents.
Doctors demand amenities like maternity leave for women doctors, and installation of CCTV cameras in hospitals to help avoid untoward incidents.
Junior Doctors and Nurses Protest Disciplinary Action Against Infant Deaths in Kolkata
Two newborn babies have died due to overheating in a warmer apparatus at the Sick Neonatal Care Unit (SNCU) in Kolkata Medical College.
Two newborn babies have died due to overheating in a warmer apparatus at the Sick Neonatal Care Unit (SNCU) in Kolkata Medical College.
