April 25, 2026

resident doctors

NHRC flags ‘inhumane’ duty hours for resident doctors, seeks report from NMC in 2 weeks | India News – The Times of India

NHRC flags ‘inhumane’ duty hours for resident doctors, seeks report from NMC in 2 weeks | India News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission has issued notice to the National Medical Commission over allegations that postgraduate medical residents, including persons with disabilities (PwD), are being made to work “inhumane and unregulated” duty hours across medical colleges, calling for an action taken report within two weeks.Acting on a complaint filed by Dr Lakshya…

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Parliamentary Panel Calls for Regulation of Resident Doctors’ Duty Hours to Enhance Patient Safety | India News – The Times of India

Parliamentary Panel Calls for Regulation of Resident Doctors’ Duty Hours to Enhance Patient Safety | India News – The Times of India

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Cap duty hours, ensure rest for resident doctors: Parliamentary panel NEW DELHI: Flagging risks to patient safety, a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has raised concern over “excessive continuous duty hours” for junior and senior resident doctors, warning that fatigue-driven errors and burnout could compromise care.In its latest report, the panel has…

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