The Kerala Government Medical Officers’ Association (KGMOA) has welcomed the new amendments being introduced in the 2012 Act, especially the time limit prescribed for completion of police investigation and conviction.
It thanked the government for accepting several suggestions made by the KGMOA
KGMOA president TN Suresh said the new provisions, which provide for imprisonment of at least three months to a maximum of seven years, besides fines ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹5 lakh, are expected to put a stop to violence against hospitals and doctors. Is. Here in a statement.
The KGMOA reminded the government that it would be the proper implementation of the ordinance that would bring about a change in the present scenario and help doctors feel secure in their workplaces.
Also, the government should consider the suggestions made by the KGMOA to improve the safety and functioning of the hospitals.
The KGMOA has suggested that the human resources in the hospitals should be commensurate with the increase in the number of patients, better training arrangements should be made in the casualty wing, better security arrangements should be made in the hospitals and more facilities should be created in the jails itself so that the people in police custody can be saved. Medical examination can be done. To be done in a secure environment.