President Stresses Importance Of Golden Hour In Medical Emergencies

President Droupadi Murmu has said that the life of patients could be saved if they get treatment during this crucial period. Addressing the 22nd convocation of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences NBEMS in New Delhi yesterday, the President said, specialist doctors should be sensitive towards emergency patients and they should never ask an emergency patient to go somewhere else for treatment. 

Giving reference of the saying, ‘justice delayed is justice denied’, President Murmu stressed that in the healthcare sector, the time is even more important because treatment delayed may be life denied.

The President urged doctors to pay attention towards prompt healthcare, sensitive



healthcare and in-expensive healthcare. She said that they can make an invaluable contribution to the country and society by giving their time free of cost to poor patients. She told the medical students that if they have chosen medical as a profession, then they definitely have the desire to serve humanity. She called upon them to protect, enhance and spread the spirit of service.

The President said that in view of the vast population of the country, there is a need to continuously increase the availability of doctors. She said, Indian doctors have made their mark globally and due to affordable Medicare, India has become a major center of medical tourism.