On patient doctor relationship

On patient doctor relationship

Mangalore Today News Network

 Mangalore, July 07 2014:   Speaking at the doctors’ day celebrations organised by FMMCH after receiving the felicitation on behalf of his dedicated service to the profession. Dr Nandakishore said while prescribing high priced drugs or check-ups, doctors should ask themselves whether this would have been their suggestion if the patient was their own family member.

If the answer is yes, then go ahead and if it is a no, dont proceed with it,” he said. He also underscored the importance of physicians to have reading habit as the vast subject of medicine is rapidly undergoing changes. Patient care is utmost important. Always ensure you are not compromising on that,” exhorted well-known leprologist and Professor at the department of dermatology, Father Muller Medical College Hospital, Dr BNandakishore to young and future doctors.