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SC seeks response from Centre, NMC over live surgery broadcast; petitioners say it's like Virat Kohli batting and commentating simultaneously

SC seeks Centre, NMC's response on plea raising legal, ethical questions over live broadcast of surgeries. Petitioners liken it to Virat Kohli batting and commentating at same time. SC leaves issue to NMC. Petitioners claim ads, sponsorships motivate such procedures, raising ethical concerns about informed consent. SC issues notice, hearing…

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Top barrister to chair nursing watchdog probe prompted by The Independent’s exposes

Three probes have been launched after The Independent exposed ‘culture of fear’ within NMC

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NMC asks medical colleges to have supportive environment for students

NMC urges medical colleges to foster safe environment for students following death of 27-yr-old PG medical student due to alleged harassment.

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‘Investigate now’: Ex-health minister urges probe into nursing regulator after The Independent’s exposé

Exclusive: Sir Ben Bradshaw warns same concerns about UK’s nursing regulator have resurfaced 15 years later

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T.N. CM Stalin urges PM Modi, to put on hold, restrictions on opening of new medical colleges

Tamil Nadu CM requests PM Modi to keep NMC notification in abeyance, citing legal untenability. Argues restrictions on new medical colleges will deprive deserving districts of much-needed tertiary institutions. States TN achieved higher doctor-population ratio due to State investments, not Union govt. Urges Union govt. to contribute more, says progressive…

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Panneerselvam opposes NMC norm of 100 MBBS seats for 10 lakh population

O. Panneerselvam urges Central govt to withdraw NMC guidelines capping MBBS seats in medical colleges. TN CM urged to pressure Central govt. Guidelines against interests of southern States. TN has max. MBBS seats, 72 medical colleges incl. 37 State-run & 35 private. Quality medical care needs more doctors.

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NMC inspection finds 246 medical colleges without adequate faculty; all fail to meet 50% attendance requirement

NMC assessment of 246 medical colleges finds none with adequate faculty/senior residents, all fail to meet 50% attendance req. NMC had imposed ₹1 crore penalty for non-adherence to norms, but experts question why permission was granted in first place. NMC also found no students visiting emergency dept. regularly, 134 colleges…

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Erring medical colleges to face monetary penalty soon

NMC's new monetary penalty for medical colleges failing to meet standards could lead to fee hikes for students. Experts warn that this should not become a tool for corruption. The punishment includes withholding accreditation, withdrawal of accreditation, halting admission and criminal proceedings.

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National Medical Commission’s latest order on seat allocation viewed as unfair to southern States

The National Medical Commission decision to allocate medical seats according to population is turning into a southern States versus the Centre debate. The order comes into effect from the next academic year.

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Student of Guntur Medical College complains of ragging, anti-ragging committee summons accused, inquires into allegation

A junior medical student from Guntur Medical College (GMC) lodged a complaint with the UGC and the NMC, alleging ragging by seniors. GMC anti-ragging committee held an inquiry and obtained an explanation and apology from the accused. College warns of serious action if ragging occurs again.

The Hindu

Nursing watchdog accused of discrimination for letting racism complaints ‘go unchecked’

Exclusive: Whistleblower claims NMC has failed to address racism in its ranks - as regulator launches investigation into The Independent’s revelations

The Independent UK

Revealed: NHS regulator’s ‘culture of fear’ that leaves rogue nurses free to abuse patients

Exclusive: Leaked internal document lays bare concerns of ‘toxic’ issues within watchdog that mean whistleblowers’ warnings are ignored — and the public put in danger — in disturbing echoes of Lucy Letby case, writes health correspondent Rebecca Thomas

The Independent UK

Illegal admission: NMC to take legal action against G.R. Medical College

NMC takes legal action against G.R. Medical College Hospital for issuing forged letter for renewal of permission for MBBS course for 2nd batch. NMC issued public notice on Sept. 20 and deemed letter as fake. College management admitted 150 MBBS students illegally for 2022-23 without valid permission. NMC taking action…

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SC seeks NMC reply on plea that 70% medical colleges do not pay or scrimp on stipend to interns

SC seeks NMC response on 70% medical colleges not paying stipend to MBBS interns. CJI Chandrachud says mandate of 2021 Regulations can't be breached, interns must be paid

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Midwife education facing ‘unprecedented’ challenges

The Royal College of Midwives is now calling for ‘substantial and sustained investment’ in higher education.

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Ten students of Gandhi Medical College suspended for ragging

Ten Gandhi Medical College students suspended for a year for ragging. Complaint lodged with UGC anti-ragging cell. NMC issued circular to respond to harassment/ragging complaints. NMC website (nmc.org.in) for lodging complaints. Zero tolerance for ragging in medical colleges.

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National Medical Commission brings in digital signatures to counter fake letters

NMC orders LoP/CoR/appeal orders to be issued under digital signature of Board member/president to prevent fake documents. Dean/principal responsible for taking cognizance of other forms of letter.

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Holding back directive mandating generic medicine prescription welcomed

NMC suspends directive on generic medicines; doctors express approval. IMA thanks PM Modi, Union Health Minister for decision. NMC should consult all stakeholders to develop effective policy. Govt should encourage manufacturers to produce generic drugs. NMC should gather info before reconsidering regulation.

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Private medical colleges told to pay stipends in line with rules or face action

NMC warns private medical colleges to pay stipends as per regulations or face action. Survey finds unpaid stipends, lower amounts than government colleges, and stipends taken back by management. NMC directs colleges to implement Regulation 13 of PGMER, 2000; warns of strict action for non-compliance.

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NMC’s ‘soft stand’ on stipend issue disappoints medicos

NMC orders private med colleges to comply with PGMER 2000, warns of strict action if complaints of non-compliance are received. PG medicos in many private medical colleges are disappointed that NMC has chosen to soft-pedal the issue by merely warning colleges. NHRC had asked NMC to ensure interns were paid…

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Health Ministry withdraws fiat mandating doctors prescribe only generic drugs

NMC suspends proposed regulations on prescribing generic drugs, ending stand-off between it and IMA. Health Ministry buys time for both parties, allowing doctors to prescribe drugs with generic names, but no penal provisions. IMA fears poor quality of generic drugs, while NMC says they are cheaper and can reduce health…

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Madurai Respiratory Society expresses concern over removal of respiratory medicine from mandatory list of UG medical education

The members of the Madurai Respiratory Society have expressed concern over the recent decision made by the NMC undergraduate medical education board to remove the Respiratory Medicine (TB and Chest Disease, Chest Diseases) Department from the mandatory list of undergraduate medical education.

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Omission of pulmonology dept. under new NMC norms draws flak

NMC rolls out new guidelines for medical colleges; 21 departments in MBBS program, 900 beds incl. 30 ICU beds, 150 MBBS students, Skill Lab & Yoga Dept. mandated. Pulmonology omitted, raising questions. Doctors concerned burden of omission will fall on other departments.

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New NMC norms: generic drug prescriptions will shift balance between physicians and pharmacists, say doctors

While generic medicines are not opposed, concerns over their bioavailability, efficacy, and overall effectiveness in treating diseases remain.

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Can’t be forced to do the work of chemists or prescribe poor quality drugs to patients: IMA

Indian Medical Association (IMA) demands government intervene to stop forcing doctors to prescribe generic drugs, citing quality concerns. It suggests ordering pharma companies to manufacture drugs without brand names. It questions why branded drugs should be licensed if doctors can't prescribe them.

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