National Medical Council Excludes Physical Medicine, Neglecting Differently Abled Patients
National Medical Council's Controversial Decision
The National Medical Council (NMC) has made a significant choice by excluding physical medicine from the MBBS curriculum. This decision has prompted criticism from various sectors, particularly the Wheelchair Rights Organisation (WRO), which emphasizes the potential neglect of differently abled patients within medical education.
Implications for Medical Education
- Concerns Raised by WRO
- Impact on Training of Future Physicians
- Call for Inclusion of Physical Medicine
Importance of Physical Medicine in MBBS
By omitting physical medicine, the NMC risks inadequately preparing future doctors for treating patients with diverse needs. The WRO argues that this neglect will lead to a gap in healthcare delivery for many differently abled individuals.
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