Round Table Panel Discussion on Violence against Doctors

Abstract

IIMA invited representatives from police, doctor community (Indian Medical Association), media, legal fraternity, hospital managers from both private and public sector hospitals, general public, and academics would share their perspectives on this contentious issue.

The Panellists are:

• Shri Manoj Sashidhar IPS (IGP Panchmahal range, Godhara) presenting the perspective of police

• Dr Lele (Secretary, IMA) representing medical practitioners

• Dr Ravi Wankhedkar (Former President, IMA) representing medical practitioners

• Dr Kuldeep Arya IAS (Jt.CEO Health, Hospitals, Medical Colleges, AMC-MET) representing management in public hospitals

• Dr Bharat Gadhvi (CEO and MD, HCG Hospitals) r presenting the perspective of management in private hospitals

• Ms Shweta Jha (Lead Anchor, Aaj Tak). presenting the perspective of media

• Mr Harsh Raval (Advocate, Special counsel on terrorism for Govt of Gujarat) representing legal fraternity

• Mr Ashish Dutt (Co-Founder & Director - BioQuest Solutions Pvt Ltd) representing healthcare consultant