Serious concerns over ‘mixopathy’ re-emerge

that it will oppose any attempts to introduce an integrated ‘Mixopathy’ can raise concerns degree that compromises regarding patient care the quality of healthcare,” and safety if not regulated, said Dr Asokan. said Dr Asokan RV, national He further said that following president of the Indian Medical the elections, the issue of Association (IMA), while integrated MBBS courses is addressing a gathering of likely to reemerge. With over doctors in Pune to welcome 650 medical colleges across IMA’s incoming president for India, nearly one lakh MBBS the Pune chapter, Dr Rajan doctors pass out each year. Sancheti, on Sunday. Several “Implementing a cafeteria approach, IMA office bearers, including where patients can Dr Shivkumar Utture, national choose their preferred medical IMA vicepresident, system, is

Amid general elections, attended indeed a

IMA resumes dialogue on the viable solution event. likelihood of hybridisation that respects

‘Mixopathy’ patient autonomy. is an integration of different However, it’s crucial for medical systems into one. In policymakers to prioritise patient 2023, the National Medical well-being and engage in Council, in line with the New dialogue with stakeholders to Education Policy, released a ensure the best outcomes,” new curriculum for MBBS after. Dr Asokan explained. It recommended a certain In a first, the IMA has also hybridisation wherein doctors developed a health manifesto, form other streams could highlighting the importance treat patients along with allopathic of healthcare. “By investing doctors. in infrastructure, training,

“The IMA demonstrated and policies that support unwavering commitment to healthcare professionals, the uphold the standards of medical government can enhance access education and practice. to quality healthcare and Regardless of the political ensure better outcomes for all party in power, the IMA asserts citizens,” said Dr Asokan.