Cherish Family Doc for Longevity, Good Health - Acharya
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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (PS/VA)
Mangalore, Oct 30: "Through practising the family doctor concept, one can enjoy longevity and healthy life", said Dr V S Acharya, minister for higher education.
He was delivering a lecture on ‘Health for all’ at the inaugural function of ‘IMA Medicon-2010, a two-day annual conference of the Karnataka State Branch of Indian Medical Association held at Dr TMA Pai International Convention Centre here on Saturday, October 30.
He inaugurated the scientific session organized on the occasion. This is the 76th annual conference organized by IMA.
Acharya further said that right from the ancient days patients have retained more level of confidence on their family doctors. Hence there is every need for refurbishing the ‘family doctor concept’. Adding to that he stressed to take care about behavioural disorders which have emerged to be one of the dangerous ailments in the modern days of busy life.
He called upon people to take care of preventive measures of any of the diseases and maintain the nutritional aspects. He pointed out that modern doctors have more challenges as the primary health centres in rural areas are yet to gain superiority at the grass root level. He called upon all the doctors to make sure that the community is happy and healthy.
Rajani Dugganna, city mayor, the chief guest for the programme, compared doctors to God and said that both are considered to be the saviours of our life, and she expressed her happiness that more number of good hospitals are prevailing in Dakshina Kannada and good doctors of have made the district proud with their accomplishments at the international level.
Nalin Kumar Katil, MP, the guest of honour in his address said that two professions are dedicated to god, one being the ‘Guru’ (teacher) and another being Vaidya (doctor). He urged for the amended law on doctors' safety. He also said doctors who are serving in rural areas should be availed with more amenities.
N Yogish Bhat, MLA, in his address said that dedicated doctors can bring notable changes in the society and not good infrastructure. Dr Mohandas Bhandary, conference secretary and president, IMA Mangalore delivered the vote of thanks.