On the instructions of the Rural Health and Medical Services Directorate, GS Gomathi, Joint Director of Health Services, Erode, suspended A. Shanmuga Vadivu, Senior Assistant Surgeon and T. Dhinakar, Chief Civil Surgeon.
Sunday night, Murugesan of Kavundapadi he developed stomach pain and visited the hospital. He did not receive a token for receiving outpatient treatment and was treated by Dr. D. Ashwin. Mr. Murugesan learned from other patients that the doctor Dhinakar was absent from duty and that his son Ashwin, who was practicing at Bhavani Government Hospital, was treating patients in Kavundapadi.
The issue was discussed with Ms. Gomathi, who inspected the hospital and held consultations with the doctors and staff on Monday. It was revealed that Dr. Dhinakar was absent from duty without permission and had allowed his son to do his work at the hospital.
Mrs. Gomathi told Hindu that the department would initiate further action against them.
The importance of the doctor-patient relationship
This news opens an important topic in the medical profession and it is the relationship that should exist between the doctor and the patient. Much more, if the patient expects to receive precise attention in a medical emergency.
Doctors are not robots. They’re not just there to callously deliver prognoses or mechanically perform complex surgeries. They need heart. Patients respond best to a doctor who is empathetic to their needs. Therefore, here are the three doctor qualities that increase patient confidence.
When it comes to clinical communication, these are the most important aspects
According to a study on Hoaxes in Health among Patients, carried out by Doctoralia, in collaboration with Patients SEMERGEN with more than 800 patients from all over Spain, 6 out of 10 respondents stated that they had not received any warning from their specialist about the danger of fake health news. While 83% indicate that, in their last visit, their doctor did not recommend any resource to consult reliable information on the Internet.
When it comes to clinical communication, patients emphasize that they trust their doctor more if:
He looks them in the eye (38%).
Listen (31%).
Participate actively through questions (25%).
On the other hand, the consultation reception service is a factor to take into account in communication and patient satisfaction: for 67% of those surveyed, this service is relevant in the impression they may have about their healthcare professional .
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