Owing to the non-ending arguments and controversies over the NMC bill, the Union Health Ministry has released a set of 50 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) for better understanding of the provisions of the Bill and the intention behind introducing these provisions. Que. NMC will be a bureaucratic body. Ans: Not true. At least 16 members and up to 21 out of 25 members would be only senior medical doctors.
The chairperson of NMC would have at least 20 years’ medical experience, out of which at least 10 years would be as HoD or Head of Institution. Similarly, Presidents of the 4 autonomous boards would have at least 15 years’ medial experience out of which 7 years would be in a leadership role. Que. Medical practitioners will be able to elect only 5 members in their own body. Ans: The DRPSC has recommended that ‘keeping in mind the disastrous experience with an elected regulated body, the…
