In a quirky message, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has advised doctors not to have their “past, present and prospective patients” on social media ‘friend’ list and consume alcohol in front of them in social gatherings. IMA national president said that, at leisure, doctors may choose to indulge in some habits like the occasional glass of alcohol. While doing so in moderation is perfectly acceptable, such engagement in a social setting in the presence of patients is improper, he added.
Doctors preach good habits to their patients on a daily basis. However, like all other demanding professions, a doctor’s round-the-clock busy schedule deserves some social or personal time, he said in a statement. In one if the advertise, he said that, as a doctor or a health care professional, you should always remind yourself and ascertain that you are not drinking in presence of your patient in a…
