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Message from the President
We certainly live in a fast changing world! From late December 2019 a 100 nanometre viral particle, which by definition is not even "alive" has turned the lives of the entire global population topsy turvy! Bringing with it a new norm of frequent testing of various types, social distancing, hand hygiene, wearing of face masks in public places and hitherto unimaginable restrictions on individual freedom, it has threatened to fundamentally change the way modern medicine is practised.
Besides Covid-19, people still do fall ill with heart attacks, strokes, cancer and a whole host of debilitating illnesses. Patient and family expectations to recover from these ailments are very high, almost unreal! When expectations are not met, very often, an attempt at litigation follows. Any Judgement in a case of medical litigation, especially those involving high quantums as compensation, does indeed have far reaching consequences for doctors, from the imposition of almost unaffordable medical indemnity premiums to the possibility of their work contracts not being renewed.
It has always been the priority of this Society to educate young doctors and lawyers, to make them aware of everyday issues in our little domain and to assist wherever possible to ensure that all relevant parties have access to a just and fair outcome.
There is a wide chasm between a human being and being human! JUSTICE is one pillar that will help bridge that divide.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our outgoing President, Raja Eileen Soraya and all previous office bearers of this Society for putting us on a pedestal of public recognition. With some of the best minds from both our noble professions working in close cooperation, I can confidently say that our only way is FORWARD!
Do support us. Join us if you will.
FIAT JUSTITIA RUAT CAELUM.
Dato Dr Venugopal Balchand
Besides Covid-19, people still do fall ill with heart attacks, strokes, cancer and a whole host of debilitating illnesses. Patient and family expectations to recover from these ailments are very high, almost unreal! When expectations are not met, very often, an attempt at litigation follows. Any Judgement in a case of medical litigation, especially those involving high quantums as compensation, does indeed have far reaching consequences for doctors, from the imposition of almost unaffordable medical indemnity premiums to the possibility of their work contracts not being renewed.
It has always been the priority of this Society to educate young doctors and lawyers, to make them aware of everyday issues in our little domain and to assist wherever possible to ensure that all relevant parties have access to a just and fair outcome.
There is a wide chasm between a human being and being human! JUSTICE is one pillar that will help bridge that divide.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our outgoing President, Raja Eileen Soraya and all previous office bearers of this Society for putting us on a pedestal of public recognition. With some of the best minds from both our noble professions working in close cooperation, I can confidently say that our only way is FORWARD!
Do support us. Join us if you will.
FIAT JUSTITIA RUAT CAELUM.
Dato Dr Venugopal Balchand