" It is evident, that all the sciences have a relation, greater or less, to human nature: and that however wide any of them may seem to run from it, they still return back by one passage or another. Even Mathematics, Natural Philosophy and Natural Religion, are in some measure dependent on the science of MAN; since they lie under the cognizance of men, and are judged by their powers and faculties. " - David Hume in A treatise of human nature.
One of the demands constituting the credo of the doctors that went on strike recently at New Delhi was for regulated and humanly working hours. The article published in The Indian Express on July 8, 2015 captures the vehement voices of resident doctors who grumble over working 36-48 shifts- and at the end, are left enervated, burnt out and as per studies, prone to 'medical mistakes, car crashes and surgical injuries'. Personally, at my…
