Srinagar, Oct 14 (IANS) J&K Lt Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha on Wednesday highlighted the vital role of physicians in delivering holistic, evidence-based and compassionate healthcare.
He congratulated the Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar, for organising a conference on “Advancing Internal Medicine: From Evidence to Excellence in Clinical Practice”.
He said that physicians often face the challenging task of identifying complex underlying health conditions from seemingly simple symptoms.
He noted that the strength of internal medicine lies in its ability to view the human body as an interconnected system and to understand the complete medical story of a patient through clinical knowledge, experience and careful observation.
The L-G also stated that observation, reason, human understanding and courage remain the defining qualities of a physician.
He highlighted that physicians frequently serve as the first point of medical contact for families and, in many cases, build enduring relationships across generations, rooted in trust, compassion and scientific evidence.
“While infectious diseases remain a concern, lifestyle-related disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, fatty liver disease and cardiovascular ailments are assuming epidemic proportions. We need to ensure that advances in diagnostics, therapeutics and medical technologies reach physicians and patients in rural and remote areas as effectively as they do in urban centres,” he said.
He also called upon the medical fraternity to strengthen indigenous research and generate evidence relevant to India’s diverse population.
He said that the country’s demographic diversity, combined with the expertise and commitment of doctors, presents immense opportunities for scientific discovery and innovation.
The Lieutenant Governor also outlined a five-year roadmap and proposed six key commitments for the medical community including expanding access to advanced medical knowledge through digital health platforms and telemedicine, prioritising preventive healthcare and early detection of diseases, using technology and artificial intelligence as supportive tools while preserving clinical judgement, continuously strengthening research capacity, ensuring the wellbeing of doctors and addressing professional burnout and preserving human compassion at the centre of healthcare delivery.
The L-G also urged the young doctors to remain curious, embrace innovation and learn from experienced mentors. He also called upon senior physicians to generously share their clinical wisdom and guide the next generation of healthcare professionals.
–IANS
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