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Podcast: Parley by The Hindu
Episode: Do we need a Central law for protection of healthcare professionals?
Description: Following the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, the issue of violence against healthcare workers has come to the forefront, with medical professionals across India demanding the enactment of a Central law to protect healthcare workers. In 2019, a Bill on this issue was drafted by the Central government, but it never saw the light of day.Can a Central law ensure security for healthcare professionals at work? Here we discuss the question.Guests: R.V. Asokan, national president of the Indian Medical Association; Shanthi Ravindranath, doctor-activist, is Secretary, Doctors’ Association for So...