Since
the dawn of civilization, medicine
has been valued as a moral science.
Subsequently, with the development
of culture of medical practice,
it became an art. Although prophylaxis
of malpractice became the art
of practice, malpractice ushered
in the law. Today's medical practice
has thus become the art, the law
and a bit of science.
With
growing awareness in the consumers
and thinning of the distinction
between negligence and mishap,
of late, situation has become
murky. In such a scenario, whom
should we emulate ? Aesculapius.
Aesculapius, the physician was
created in the mind of the ancient
Greeks as half-God and half-man.
A medical doctor should be God
like in his ability, knowledge
and demeanour, but human in caring
his patients.
The
regationship between doctor and
patient rests on the age-old universal
human needs, and commands a universal
set of ethical responsibilities-honesty,
integrity, trust, compassion and
duty.
Rhetoric is not enough. Let us
practice medicine with hope and
conviction, and make it a dignified
profession.
NMLE Result of Medical /Dental Licensing Examinationon 2065 Asadh 07(21st June, 2008)
Dr. Somnath Arjyal
President
Nepal Medical Council
