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‘Cops, doctors can help reduce trauma in accident cases’ Chandigarh, March 3 Organised by the IMA Chandigarh State Branch, the seminar focussed on the role policemen and doctors could play in reducing the stress and trauma after a road accident. Speaking on the occasion the SP (Operations), Mr H. G. S. Dhaliwal, said the Chandigarh Police had set a precedent by deciding not to register cases of negligence against doctors till a committee of doctors or experts in the field had looked into the matter. ‘‘Since we cannot comment on a situation which requires expert opinion of persons from the same profession, the job of finding out whether a doctor has done wrong or not will now be left to the governing body of that particular profession’’, he added. Answering questions of the various IMA members present at the seminar Mr Dhaliwal stated that the Chandigarh Police was one of the most efficient relief systems in the city. Professor J.D. Wig spoke on the incidents of trauma in road accidents in the country. Giving figures he said India topped the list of countries as far as the number of road accidents was concerned and there were no organised trauma services. He also said appropriate training of emergency services personnel and proper equipping of ambulances were the key components of effective pre-hospital care. Dr S.K. Malhotra, Additional Professor, Department of Anaesthesia, PGI, said trauma care is team work where immediate emphasis is on making a quick assessment of vital signs of the patient. An immediate administration of oxygen, fluids, maintenance of respiration and a special care if the patient slips into coma is mandatory. Assessment and resuscitation of victim should go on simultaneously. The President, IMA Chandigarh State Branch, Dr G.S Kochhar, in his welcome address said, ‘‘One person dies of a road second every minute in India thus there is a need to make the general public aware of the role they can play and helping the police and doctors in reducing trauma’’. |
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Talk on AIDS for NSS volunteers Chandigarh, March 3 In his inaugural address, Dr Gopal, Assistant Programme Advisor, NSS regional centre, said youth played a vital role in creating awareness on HIV and AIDS. He advised trainees to educate public on the fatal disease. Later, he spoke on the myths and misconceptions surrounding the disease. The project director of the AIDS Control Society, Dr NM Sharma, gave a detailed presentation with the help of slides. He said safe sex, safe blood transfusion and use of safe needles was the only way to keeping the disease at bay. In the afternoon session, Dr Vidhu Mohan of the Department of Psychology spoke on human sexuality, responsible sexual behaviour and importance of sex education. The Principal, Ms S. Tangri, spoke with the NSS volunteers on psychological impact of HIV/AIDS. She said HIV patients should be urged upon to deal with anxiety and depression. The NSS Director, Dr C.L. Narang, said media should play a positive role towards creating awareness on healthy living. He claimed that some television channels were eulogising crime and sex. He added that youth should steer clear of such programmes and channels. Others present at the function included Prof Harjinder Singh and Ms Manjeet Kaur, programme officer of the college. |
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Dr Pasricha honoured Chandigarh, March 3 Dr J.K. Pasricha emphasised upon the need to make phaco surgery available to poor patients. Dr Jagat Ram said children suffering from cataract should be operated upon early to prevent development of lazy eye. Dr D.C. Bansal suggested measures for safe refractive surgery. Dr D.P. Vats stressed on measures to avoid complications during phaco surgery. Dr Ashok Sharma stressed on the need to restore vision in cases of corneal blindness through corneal graft. Dr Sushmita spoke on recent advances in glaucoma surgery and Dr Ravinder Kaur on management of corneal perforations. 80 delegates from Chandigarh and surrounding regions attended the conference. |
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Plague patients’ condition improves Chandigarh, March 3 Two patients suffering from a pneumonic illness admitted to isolation ward of the Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, have been shifted to the screening room. The third patient, Simli, continues to be under observation in the isolation ward, but is not showing any plague-like symptoms. |
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Detecting disability Chandigarh, March 3 She informed about soft loans, reservation of jobs to the extent of 3 per cent and special training to gain self-employment. She lauded the role of the SRC in organising various services for the welfare of the disabled. Prof Raj Bahadur, Nodal officer of the SRC and Medical Superintendent, Government Medical College and Hospital Sector 32 explained the role of the SRC and enlightened the villagers about the national programme for the disabled. He informed that this was the fourth camp in the series and the earlier three had been organised at Kajheri, Sarangpur and Khuda Lahora. |
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