Guidelines For Withdrawal of Life Support In Terminally Ill Patients
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) has issued new guidelines for healthcare providers on withdrawing or withholding life support in terminally ill patients. These guidelines will be available in the public domain for public comments for a period of 1 month.
Referral Policy For Hospitals in Delhi NCR
The policy discourages unnecessary transfers between tertiary hospitals. Resuscitation and first-aid are mandatory before referral. Terminally ill or brain-dead patients are generally not referred unless organ transplantation is a possibility, following patient counseling.
Medical Termination of Pregnancy Rules Updated With Inclusive Terminology
The amendment notification has modified the term “mental retardation” for a more inclusive term of “women with intellectual disability”. The updated terminology aligns with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, promoting person-centered language that respects the dignity of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Guidelines For Ethical Use Of Biological Samples For Commercial Purpose
Human biological samples, often collected during diagnosis or treatment, can be a valuable resource for therapeutic advancements and improving patient outcomes and diagnostic accuracy. These guidelines aim to ensure this process is conducted ethically and transparently.
India Sees Rise in Medical Tourism for Organ Transplants
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare anticipates a further rise in foreign patients seeking organ transplants in India. To address this influx, the Ministry has created informative messages and visuals specifically for foreign nationals on guidelines and legal requirements for organ transplants.
India Combats Antibiotic Resistance with National Action Plan
The use of antimicrobials has grown manifold in the recent years. Easy access of antimicrobials and the haste to start them in any suspected infective aetiology is primarily responsible of their misuse, and in turn lead to increased anti-microbial resistance (AMR). Identification of the clinical problem and making a differential diagnosis at the bed side will help in deciding of whether to start or not to start any antimicrobial.
Karnataka Government Amends Compulsory Service Rules For Medical Graduates
The amendments include adding definitions for exemption and salary, establishing a Grievance Committee, detailing the process for assigning candidates to compulsory service, prioritizing candidates during counseling, and outlining computerized counseling procedures. The Competent Authority may grant permission for higher studies upon submitting an affidavit committing to the remaining part of compulsory service.
Chhattisgarh Government Amends Chhattisgarh (AYUSH) Service Recruitment Rules, 2022
The Chhattisgarh government has amended the Chhattisgarh Health and Family Welfare and Medical Education Department’s Service Recruitment Rules, 2022, to include the recruitment of District AYUSH Officers with a pay scale of 67300 213100 (Level-13). The changes require 80% Ayurveda Medical Officers, 15% Homoeopathy Medical Officers, and 5% Unani Medical Officers. Educational qualifications include a graduate degree, internship, and five years of working experience in government institutions.
Karnataka Government Mandates Public Display Of KPME Registration And Establishment Details
All Private medical establishments registered under the Karnataka Private Medical Establishment Act, 2007 must prominently display their owners/ managers names, KPME registration certificate, and system of medicine practiced for public information. If any private medical establishment fails to comply with these instruction, the DH&FWOs are directed to initiate statutory action against such establishments.
Illegal Promotion And Offering Of Organ Trading
NOTTO has observed that certain websites and social media posts are promoting illegal organ trading. Therefore, it has urged all state authorities to take stringent steps to deal with such illegal activities. Illegal organ trading is a serious crime that can result in a fine of Rs. 20 lakhs to Rs. 1 crore and imprisonment for 5-10 years.
