Docs stage protest
19 Jun 2012 8:01 AM IST
The Indian Medical Association [IMA] and Delhi Medical Association [DMA] organised a dharna on 18 June, to protest against the implementation of Clinical Establishment [Registration and Regulation] Act 2010 by the Government and Introduction of proposed National Council for Human Resources in Health [NCHRH] Bill-2011. The dharna was held at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
It was attended by more than 2,000 members from medical associations of all over India. Representatives from Dental Doctors Association, Homeopathy Associations and other doctors also participated in the dharna, along with members of DMA’s local branches in Delhi at Jantar Mantar.
Dr Harish Gupta, President, DMA said, ‘The Clinical Establishment Act that has been passed by Central Government was proposed to be adopted by Delhi Vidhan Sabha for its implementation in Delhi. Its present form is unwarranted, as medical profession is already governed by a number of Acts and Government regulating bodies like Nursing homes Act, MCI and so on.’
‘The implementation of this Act will lead to license and inspector raj and harsh penalties. The medicare cost will also increase exponentially, which will directly affect the public.
Dr Vijay Kohli, State Secretary, DMA said, ‘The proposed Bill will adversely affect the medical profession and education. The powers of Medical Council of India, Dental Council, Pharmacist Council and Nursing Council etc. will be lost and all these will be governed by the proposed Commission which will be managed by the nominees of the Government.’
It was attended by more than 2,000 members from medical associations of all over India. Representatives from Dental Doctors Association, Homeopathy Associations and other doctors also participated in the dharna, along with members of DMA’s local branches in Delhi at Jantar Mantar.
Dr Harish Gupta, President, DMA said, ‘The Clinical Establishment Act that has been passed by Central Government was proposed to be adopted by Delhi Vidhan Sabha for its implementation in Delhi. Its present form is unwarranted, as medical profession is already governed by a number of Acts and Government regulating bodies like Nursing homes Act, MCI and so on.’
‘The implementation of this Act will lead to license and inspector raj and harsh penalties. The medicare cost will also increase exponentially, which will directly affect the public.
Dr Vijay Kohli, State Secretary, DMA said, ‘The proposed Bill will adversely affect the medical profession and education. The powers of Medical Council of India, Dental Council, Pharmacist Council and Nursing Council etc. will be lost and all these will be governed by the proposed Commission which will be managed by the nominees of the Government.’
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