"medical-ethics"

Before admission, the patient chooses the hospital. After admission, the hospital chooses everything for the patient. This is not ordinary consumer choice; it is dependency

The Supreme Court’s directive on uniform guidelines can curb overuse, reduce costs, and bring much-needed accountability to critical care

The Supreme Court’s order allowing withdrawal of life support for a 32-year-old in a 13-year vegetative state is a landmark verdict, recognising that the right to die with dignity is as important as the right to live

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued strict guidelines restricting live broadcasts of surgeries, emphasising patient safety and ethical medical education. The new rules advocate safer alternatives like recorded videos, wet labs, and simulation-based methods for medical training.