Redefining Medical Practice for the Next Decade

Medical professionals play an important role in modern society. Throughout history, the medical profession has played an important role in transforming the society. Today though, the scenario is different and there is a total breakdown of trust and confidence on both sides between patients and health-care professionals. If health-care professionals desire to be able to correct this perception and ensure that violence against doctors is reduced, there is a need to take urgent and corrective action in this regard. This article looks at some of the measures that can be undertaken to ensure that future health-care practice in India regains its lost recognition and respect.