The recent disturbing News of violence against doctors especially immediately after the loss of a life is a cause for concern. Why is violent reaction anticipated?
Because it is not in the medical curriculum to tackle grief - PPI-patient physician interaction and information is perhaps what is the need of the hour. Physicians who spell out fees are subject to hardship ridicule and character assasination though they are open likewise Doctors need Grief counsellors to buffer the emotions , to explain Dangerously ill status, It is imperative that Grief counselling should be made a relevant topic in the medical curriculum This will safe guard Doctors dignity integrity and the decorum of the Medical profession Do you agree?