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Dr Purohit expresses worry over rise of media trials targeting doctors

Pune, June 30 (UNI) On the eve of Doctor's Day, Dr Naresh Purohit, executive member of the Federation of Hospital Administrator, has expressed serious concern over the rise in incidents of media trials targeting doctors, saying that this trend is not only worrisome but also devastating for the medical field.
Sharing his concern on this issue in a release here today, he stated that the damage caused by these media trials extends beyond individual doctors.
They undermine the healthcare system as a whole by fostering mistrust between patients and doctors, he pointed.
"When doctors are unfairly accused and slandered, patients begin to question the credibility of the entire medical profession. This erosion of trust has far-reaching consequences, as patients may delay seeking medical care or opt for unverified alternatives out of fear and suspicion. Such a scenario is particularly dangerous in regions where access to qualified medical professionals is already limited," he said.
These unregulated media attacks discourage healthcare providers from taking on high-risk cases, fearing public scrutiny and backlash. This not only jeopardises the future of the medical profession but also compromises patient care, as doctors become hesitant to perform life-saving procedures under such hostile conditions.
"One of the main reasons for this troubling trend is the lack of regulation over media behaviour in medical settings. The ease of uploading videos and creating sensationalised content has turned medical disputes into public circuses. The government must enact strict regulations to ban the public dissemination of such videos, whether medical or non-medical, until an official investigation is complete. Allowing unverified narratives to spread unchecked damages the trust between doctors and patients and perpetuates a culture of misinformation," Dr Purohit added.
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