Unprecedented levels of discontent amongst all stakeholders in healthcare have overshadowed the achievements and leapfrogging technological progress in this arena. The crying need for succour is a clarion call for a total overhaul and paradigm shift. The chasm, between what exists and what is desired is too vast for piecemeal solutions to suffice. A critique of various strategic mechanisms (In view of the topic only two – regulation and accreditation) and some solutions as a way forward are suggested. Regulation: A necessary mechanism planned or resorted to, to address the distortions in the systems and society.
However, while it is necessary, it is neither sufficient nor enough. The perceived advantages being the authoritative legitimacy and power it bestows. It also provides a tangible benchmark and basic structure for the society and systems to operate. The limitations are equally…
