IMA Telangana State President BN Rao in the meeting. , photo credit: file photo
The Telangana Chapter of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has lauded the Telangana government for setting up government medical colleges in every nook and corner of the state as a dynamic decision that will help in producing qualified doctors and ensure better access to quality medical care. Will do All.
in conversation with HinduIMA Telangana State President Dr. BN Rao said that the move would benefit those living in rural and remote areas and help in generating employment and addressing the brain drain within the healthcare sector.
Noting that private health care is often expensive and this financial burden may prevent many families from accessing essential medical care, he said the establishment of government medical colleges would help increase the number of doctors.
Access and affordability issues can be effectively addressed and with more trained professionals working within public health systems will lead to better standards at all levels. This should lead to better overall outcomes – especially when it comes to treating chronic diseases like diabetes or heart disease, which require regular monitoring over time rather than one-off treatments like minor surgeries, etc., he added.
Elaborating on its benefits, he said that the doctor-patient ratio can be improved to meet global standards providing better healthcare facilities.
Emphasizing the need to simultaneously address infrastructure and other issues along with expansion of the network of medical education institutions, Dr. Rao said that it was necessary to ensure that these institutions maintain high standards of education and training. be adequately funded and staffed to maintain.
He suggested that attention should be paid to addressing other issues such as inadequate infrastructure and equipment, shortage of essential medicines and lack of trained health personnel in remote areas. There is a dire need for family medicine courses to build the capacity of family physicians who can be first-line care providers.
By providing training in family medicine, doctors can better address minor health concerns, reducing the burden on specialists, who are in short supply. It can also help reduce health care costs with an emphasis on preventive care, making medical care more accessible to all members of society.
“The menace of unqualified doctors must be eliminated,” he added.