As the doctors not ready to end the protests, the Supreme Court on Tuesday urged the the doctors return to work. In the hearing, the top cried tried to balance the doctors’ security with the patient care in a bid to ensure safety at workplaces
Doctors’ bodies the All-India Residents and Junior Doctors’ Joint Action Forum in its statement said, “The Supreme Court’s directive for increased security at hospitals, while well-intentioned, does not address the core problems plaguing our healthcare system”.
“The real issue is a public healthcare system that has been systematically neglected, underfunded, and understaffed for decades. While the CJI’s call for enhanced security in hospitals is a response to the immediate crisis this cannot be a permanent and feasible solution,” the forum further stated.
Taking steps to further strengthen up the action against the system the forum said that it will “continue the movement until our demands are met… We will not rest until the real culprits are brought to justice, and the systemic issues that plague our healthcare system are addressed”.
Doctors from the RG Kar Medical College where the horrific rape and murder of 31-year old doctor took place asserted that they will not not step back in any condition and said “Our cease work will continue resolutely until the Supreme Court delivers its verdict on Thursday. This is not just a protest; it is a stand for the safety, dignity, and rights of every medical professional in our country”.
Meanwhile, a meeting has been already held by the FORDA (Federation of Resident Doctors Association) with the representatives of 35 Resident Doctors’ bodies.
In the meeting the representatives said that they will now consult the Resident Doctors for their feedback before the next meeting.
Along with this in the court proceedings the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud led three-judge bench said, “why we decided to take suo motu though High Court was hearing it because this is not just a case of a horrific murder in the Kolkata hospital..but this is about systemic issue about safety of doctors across India”.
“Since the court is considering matters related to the safety and welfare of all doctors, we request those doctors who are currently away from work to resume their duties as soon as possible. The absence of doctors affects the section of society that needs medical care.
Doctors and medical professionals can be assured that their concerns are being addressed by the Supreme Court,” the three-judge bench further said.
The top court spared none of the authorities – the hospital administration, the state government and the state Police over the deep concern on doctor’s tragic rape and murder.
The court has even sought a status report on the case from CBI lately by Thursday.
