AIIMS Doctors Thank Supreme Court for Safety Task Force, Continue Strike
The Resident Doctors’ Association of AIIMS, New Delhi, has expressed their sincere gratitude to the Supreme Court for forming a National Task Force aimed at ensuring safe working conditions for medical professionals. This decision comes after the tragic rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata, which led to nationwide protests.
In a press release, the association announced that they will continue their strike, which includes suspending academic activities, elective OPDs, ward services, and OT services. However, they will maintain emergency services, ICUs, emergency procedures, and emergency OT. To demonstrate their commitment to patient care, the doctors will provide OPD services from Jantar Mantar starting at 11:00 am.
The association also called for enhanced safety measures for healthcare professionals due to the increasing violence against them. They urged for immediate attention and the implementation of an ordinance to ensure the safety and security of all healthcare workers.
The Supreme Court has constituted a 10-member National Task Force, including Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, to make recommendations on preventing violence and ensuring safe working conditions for medical professionals. The task force is expected to submit an interim report within three weeks and a final report within two months. Additionally, the court has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file a status report on the investigation into the rape case and requested a status report from the West Bengal government on the mob attack incident at RG Kar hospital on August 15.
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AIIMS -: AIIMS stands for All India Institute of Medical Sciences. It is a group of public medical colleges in India, known for providing high-quality medical education and healthcare services.
Supreme Court -: The Supreme Court is the highest judicial court in India. It makes important decisions that affect the whole country.
National Task Force -: A National Task Force is a group of experts formed to address a specific issue. In this case, it is to ensure safe working conditions for doctors.
Resident Doctors’ Association -: The Resident Doctors’ Association is a group of doctors who are still in training but have completed their medical degree. They work in hospitals to gain more experience.
Strike -: A strike is when workers stop working to protest against something they think is unfair. The doctors are striking to demand better safety at work.
Academic and elective services -: Academic services refer to teaching and learning activities, while elective services are non-emergency medical procedures. The doctors are stopping these services during the strike.
Emergency care -: Emergency care is immediate treatment given to people with serious health problems. The doctors will continue to provide this even during the strike.
OPD services -: OPD stands for Outpatient Department. These are services where patients visit the hospital for check-ups and treatments without staying overnight.
Jantar Mantar -: Jantar Mantar is a famous historical site in New Delhi, often used for protests and demonstrations.
Rape and murder -: Rape is a very serious crime where someone is forced to have sex against their will. Murder is when someone is killed on purpose. These terrible events happened to a junior doctor in Kolkata, leading to protests.
