An inquiry committee formed by Nishtar Medical University has held nine doctors and hospital officials responsible for negligence and protocol violations in a case involving surgery performed on a patient later found to be HIV-positive. Read More: FIA uncovers Rs 36.2m corruption scam at Shaikh Zayed Hospital According to the inquiry report submitted to the Punjab […]
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The media need to stop bashing doctors
“If you don’t read the newspaper, you’re uninformed,” Mark Twain said. “If you read the newspaper, you’re misinformed.” The quote is reminiscent of the role played by our media in shaping the current image of Pakistani doctors. Without fully understanding the realities and limitations of our healthcare system and those working in it, both digital […]
Actor Sajid Hasan shares harrowing story of hair transplant mishap
LAHORE: Veteran Pakistan actor Sajid Hasan on Sunday shared his dreadful experience of a recently done hair transplant going wrong. In a video message, Sajid shows a harrowing open wound on his scalp as result of a poorly executed hair transplant done by one of his acquaintance, who also happens to be a medical doctor. […]