Many young people enter the medical profession because of the 'desire' for service and the traditional image of this profession being a 'noble' profession. However, being a doctor in today's time can be challenging due to violence against doctors, bad press, unemployment, tough working conditions, and lack of respect in the society. These changes have been rapid in the last two-three decades and are due to rapid technological advancements. This article discusses the future of the medical profession and how to deal with impending challenges.
In the last two-three decades, the image of modern Indian doctor has changed. In the past year, doctors were considered not only as noble citizens but also as educationalist, scientist, rationalist, and healer. Hence, these competency skill sets were included in the modern medical curriculum. At the same time, the role of a doctor was evolving based…
