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After flip flops on NExT, NMC now seeks public feedback on the medical test’s feasibility

National Medical Commission has asked students, faculty and institutions whether a single test can replace final year MBBS exams & entrance test for PG seats in medical colleges.

Intensive care only if it can improve patient’s condition — what India’s 1st ICU admission norms say

Terminally ill patients with a medical judgment of futility should not be offered ICU interventions, guidelines state. However, they are advisory in nature & not binding on hospitals.

‘Ghost patients, fake numbers, attendance fraud by doctors’ — why Delhi mohalla clinics are under lens

L-G recommends CBI probe based on report by Directorate of Family Welfare after random monitoring of the clinics, a flagship initiative of Kejriwal govt. AAP points finger at Centre.

‘Shielding errant doctors’ — patients’ group on medical negligence clause in criminal law bill

In a letter to Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya, People for Better Treatment says bill gives ‘unparalleled ammunition for the most reckless members of the medical profession’.

Medical practitioners not exempt, to face reduced jail term of 2 yrs for causing death by ‘negligence’

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023, passed by Lok Sabha Wednesday, prescribes 5-yr jail term for causing death by negligence for all but registered medical practitioners.

Tax doctors on research grants by drugmakers, says govt panel reviewing pharma marketing practices

Five-member panel suggests doctors can't be given brand reminders exceeding Rs 1,000 each, Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices to remain voluntary, but strengthened.

‘Adulterated drugs’ to breakthrough cancer therapy — how India’s health & pharma sector fared in 2023

The year was eventful with National Medical Commission's flip-flops over controversial decisions, tightening of various norms and launch of made-in-India drugs to treat rare diseases.

Can corporate hospitals advertise? NMC panel to examine issue after SC notice

While writ petition in SC argued unfettered advertising puts doctors running own clinic at disadvantage, corporate hospitals say ads key to developing health seeking behaviour.

Delhi Police bust racket at clinic where technicians ‘posed as doctors, performed surgery’

Police have arrested 2 doctors & 2 technicians associated with Agarwal Medical Centre in Greater Kailash. Procedures performed by unqualified people allegedly resulted in 2 deaths.

Weekly offs, cap on working hours — NMC’s answer to ‘severe burnout’ among PG medical students

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

On Camera

We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.