After the RG Kar tragedy, National Human Rights Commission has directed the Union Health Ministry to submit a detailed compliance report on widespread duty hour violations in medical colleges. Resident doctors associations are now urging the Prime Minister’s Office to intervene. Here’s a clear look at what’s happening
National Human Rights Commission has sent a notice to the National Medical Commission and the Union Health Ministry over 24-72 hour continuous shifts faced by postgraduate medical students especially those with disabilities. This article breaks down the complaint, regulations, real world impacts and what it could mean for better working conditions in India’s medical colleges.
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