Is Doctor Deficit a Threat to Your Health?

Are you ready for long wait hours and rushed appointments?

Do you think India has sufficient resources and skills to fulfill the required ratio of doctors to the population?

Let’s find out!

“The World Health Organization advises that 1 doctor should be present among 1000 people”

India Struggles with a Critical Shortage of Doctors! With a staggering doctor-to-population ratio of 1:1445, accessing quality healthcare services in developing countries like India remains a distant dream. The ratio of doctors to the population serves as a vital marker for the accessibility and availability of healthcare facilities. While developed nations like the US and China boast of a significantly higher ratio, with one doctor for every 1000 people, developing countries like India continue to suffer.

The health and Education sectors are the backbone of any country. India is the second most populous nation in the world and has one of the fastest expanding economies. Despite the enormous advancements made in other disciplines, healthcare services are not up to the mark.?

“According to #nmc (National Medical Commission), as of June 2022, there are 1308009 allopathic doctors registered with State Medical Councils and NMC”.

The Doctor Communication Reality!

The low doctor-to-population ratio raises concerns about healthcare and this direct impact on #healthcare affects the quality of care patients receive.? When doctors are serving a large population and the ratio is low, this creates several challenges for the healthcare system. For example, patients may experience longer waiting hours for appointments which results in frustration and inconvenience. This also results in overcrowding in clinics and hospitals causing more requirements of resources and manpower. They have less time with their doctors during visits.?

Additionally, a disproportionate number of doctors to patients can lead to short appointment times which lacks individualized care. This shortage creates misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment which results in deteriorated health and well-being.?

In situations like Covid-19 when there was a tremendous need for doctors and medical staff. There were long waiting lines which caused minimum communication between the patients and doctors. The doctors were unable to assist with the reports of the patients. In a country like India, the talent pool is huge and because of the disproportionate ratio, this profession becomes comparatively less attractive to youngsters.?

In this era where the ratio between patients and doctors is low,? it comes with a cost that is decreased communication and life crises. Some of the negative causes are:

• Misunderstandings: Patients may not fully understand their medical conditions, treatment options, or medication regimens, leading to confusion and potentially harmful decisions.
• Ineffective treatment: Poor communication can result in patients not receiving appropriate care or treatments, leading to suboptimal health outcomes.?
• Decreased patient satisfaction: Poor communication can lead to frustration and dissatisfaction among patients, damaging the doctor-patient relationship and trust.
• Medical errors: Miscommunication between healthcare providers can result in medical errors, including incorrect diagnoses, incorrect treatments, and medication errors.
• Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis: If the doctor doesn't have all the relevant information from the patient, they may misdiagnose the condition or delay making a diagnosis.
• Adverse Medical Effects: If the doctor doesn’t have a complete understanding of a patient's health history, they might end up prescribing those medicines which can react negatively with other medicines the patient is taking.?

How is NirogGyan working towards this problem?

“Say goodbye to misunderstandings....... Empower yourself with the power of clear and accurate information…….”

Don't let the lack of healthcare facilities hold you back from leading a healthy life. To convey the message of symptoms, medical history, and other relevant information effective communication between the patient and doctor is required. To build the gap between misunderstandings, ineffective treatment, decreased patient satisfaction, and medical error and to save the negative impacts of the quality of healthcare received by patients, Niroggyan stands up with you to prioritize the power of good health!?

NirogGyan is equipped with a team of trained medical professionals working towards providing diagnostic test reports which are “Smart Medical Reports” to the patients of the 21st century. NirogGyan’s smart report maker explains all the medical terms in simpler and understandable language with the help of visual representation, hence empowering patients with #health #education and #analytics.?

In conclusion, the ratio of doctors to the population can greatly impact the accessibility and availability of healthcare services, and effective communication between doctors and patients is essential for ensuring good health outcomes. NirogGyan delivers the test results in an understandable visual form and guides the patient for their well-being.?

Switching to?#SmartHealthReports?helps patients stay prepared for chronic diseases, and helps healthcare providers give them a better experience.

To join the group of 50+ Smart Labs, do visit us at?niroggyan.com?or call our founder?Shweta Gandhi?@+91-7678277891.

Sources:

https://www.dhirubhai.net/pulse/doctorpatients-ratio-india-past-present-/