Mangaluru: The Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology of Father Muller Homeopathic Medical College in association with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka organised “QUEST – 2017”, a continued Education Activity on July 22 at the Decennial Memorial Hall, Father Muller Medical College, Kankanady.
The theme was “Medical Negligence and Consumer Protection Act–An Integrated Approach.” It began at 9.30 am with a prayer song.
Dr. Shivaprasad K, Principal, Father Muller Homeopathic Medical College welcomed the gathering. He spoke about ancient medicine and stressed on the theme. The CEA–2017 was inaugurated with the dignitaries on the dais lighting the lamp and Dr. Akhilan from the audience.
Dr. Uday Kumar, Medical Superintendent, Father Muller Medical College Hospital was the Chief Guest. He emphasised on the theme of the integrated approach of Medical Negligence and Consumer Act. Rev. Fr. Vincent Saldanha, Administrator, Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital spoke about the implication of laws and acts of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology in practice for AYUSH practitioners, particularly, which would help Homeopathic students as well.
Rev. Fr. Richard Aloysius Coelho, Director, Father Muller Charitable Institutions gave the Presidential Address. He spoke on how the doctors are targeted in spite of their dedicated service and said that this integrated approach of Medical Negligence and Consumer Protection will be of great help to practitioners, faculty and students.
The vote of thanks was given by Organising Secretary, Dr. Madonna Joseph, Head of the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, FMHMC.
Resource persons Dr. Mahabalesh Shetty (Prof & HoD, Dept. of FMT, KSHEMA), Dr. Sheryl Soanes (Asst Prof. Dept. Of FMT, KSHEMA), Manoraj Rajeeva (BA,LLB, PGIRDPM, Advocate, District Govt. Pleader), Dr. Sanil Kumar (Reader & HoD, Dept of FMT, Govt. Homeopathic Medical College, Kozhikode), Dr. Nagesh K R (Prof. & HoD of FMT, Father Muller Medical College, Kankanady) and Dr. Ajith Kamath (Asst Prof of Dept of Agada Tantra, Ayurveda Medical College, Moodabidri) were present for the inaugural function. The Inauguration concluded with the Institution Anthem at 10.30 am.
