Peerzada Masarat Shah Once upon a time, medicine was a noble profession, built on the backbone of sacrifice, discipline, and deep compassion. Today, in some hospitals, it’s beginning to look more like a battleground of egos, entitlement, and emotional meltdowns. Welcome to the new age of healthcare, where some professionals seem to have traded the…
“Ideal doctor–patient relationship consists of six Cs: Choice, competence, communication, compassion, continuity, and (no) conflict of interest” Sajjad BazazJust a few days back, an incident at SMHS hospital in Srinagar witnessed one “healthy” slap bringing perfect storm in doctor – patient relationship. Actually, the relationship has been at its lowest ebb since 2020 when the Covid…
Dr Fiaz Maqbool FaziliThe image of a healer struck down while tending to the sick is a profound violation, a clash between the fundamental sanctity of human dignity and the solemn oath to preserve life. When doctors face physical assault on duty – an alarming global phenomenon underscored by numerous cases and prompting initiatives like…
The quiet, transformative practice that can reshape your thoughts, uplift your spirit, and bring peace to everyday life. Gowher Bhat Gratitude is a simple thing. But its impact, quiet and far-reaching, can shape the very quality of our lives. Most of us move through the day on autopilot: wake up, check the phone, worry about…
Why Mediation and Conciliation Win Over Courtroom Battles Advocate Adnan Magray Litigation has traditionally served as the principal mechanism for resolving disputes in India. However, it is widely criticised for being time-consuming, costly, rigid, and adversarial. Against this backdrop, mediation and conciliation have emerged as significant modes of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), offering a more efficient, consensual, and…
