Tag: medical ethics Pakistan
-
PMDC Investigates Scandals to Safeguard Medical Education
PMDC Steps Up Against Misconduct in Medical Institutions The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has taken a firm stance on recent scandals that have shaken the country’s medical education sector. In a series of preliminary hearings, the council reviewed three troubling cases involving harassment, student suicides, and professional misconduct. One of the most tragic…
-
Medical Tribunal Redefines Negligence vs Misconduct in Pakistan
A Landmark Ruling in Medical Regulation In a groundbreaking decision, Pakistan’s Medical Tribunal has set aside the Pakistan Medical Commission’s (PMC) verdict that permanently cancelled a doctor’s licence over alleged misconduct in medico-legal post-mortem reports. The tribunal ruled that while negligence was evident, there was no proof of intentional misconduct or fraud. The case stemmed…