The expert deemed trust as “the oxygen of healthcare,” and said that its erosion has consequences for everyone, not just doctors. Citing the IMA’s long-held position, he stressed that violence against healthcare workers is an attack on the entire system, and the ultimate casualty is the patient left without confident, fearless care. He also pointed to the aftermath of the R.G. Kar Medical College case in Kolkata as proof that organised pushback works – the IMA’s swift response, he said, helped push the matter to the Supreme Court, which went on to form a national body to examine the crisis.Violence Against Doctors Is Creating A Silent Healthcare Crisis In India: IMA Dilip P. Bhanushali At Times Network Health Summit
