Meghnil Chowdhury's commentary in this journal [1] draws attention to a practice familiar to many graduates of Indian teaching hospitals but seldom discussed. I write as a former intern who was a victim of this practice. Batting is often interpreted as an ethical f...
Apart from medical and public health interventions, human resources for health are a critical component of any effective public health system. In this context, the role and significance of caregiving within societies are of critical importance. Women are often desi...
In surgery, we are trained to act. Our hands learn decisiveness long before our minds learn restraint. The operating theatre rewards clarity, speed, and technical precision. Yet over time, I have come to realise that some of the most ethically significant moments i...
Nathan Kalman-Lamb and Derek Silva, The End of College Football: On the Human Cost of an All American Game. University of North Carolina Press. Chapel Hill. November 2024. 272 pp, $24.95 (Paperback), ISBN 1469683466.
Daniel Sai...
Neely Laurenzo Myers, Breaking Points: Youth Mental Health Crises and How We All Can Help. University of California Press, 2024. Pages: 270, INR 3143 (paperback) ISBN: 9780520400610
A recent Policy Paper from the American College of Physicians (ACP) has argued that essential medical terminology in the health sector carries significant ethical importance [1]. By noting that using “provider” to describe “physicians” diminishes the profession and...
Background: Humanistic medical education is crucial, yet its implementation faces challenges due to inconsistent curricular focus, pedagogical approaches, and assessment methods. This review aims to identify key focus areas, effective pedagogical s...
Homebound, 2025, Producers: Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra, and Adar Poonawalla, Executive Producer: Martin Scorsese, (based on a New York Times article by Basharat Peer from 2020), Dharma Productions, Director: Neeraj Ghaywan, Hindi, 2 hours, Released Se...
Over the past decade, academia has undergone a significant transformation in the manner in which knowledge is accessed, acquired and disseminated. Digital platforms, online resources and virtual learning tools and platforms have undoubtedly democratised education, ...