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Supreme Court Considers Petition To Ban Live Surgery Broadcasts

The Supreme Court of India has expressed serious concerns over a petition seeking to ban the live broadcast of surgical procedures. The petition, filed by Dr. Rahil and two others, has been brought before a bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud.

During the recent hearing, the lawyer representing the National Medical Commission requested additional time to submit a formal reply to the petition. The petition argues that live broadcasting of surgeries, which allows global internet audiences to watch medical procedures in real-time, is unethical and potentially harmful.

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The petitioners contend that live surgery broadcasts raise significant ethical issues, including concerns about patient consent and the potential distraction they may cause to surgeons. They argue that patients are often not fully informed about the risks of having their surgeries broadcasted live and that such broadcasts can detract from the surgeon’s focus, potentially compromising patient safety.

Concerns About Patients

Senior advocate Gopal Shankar Narayan, representing the petitioners, likened the situation to having a cricket player perform while also providing live commentary, suggesting that the distraction could be detrimental. Narayan cited a recent incident at AIIMS where a patient reportedly died on the operating table, emphasizing that the presence of live telecast may have been a factor. He also raised concerns about patients being offered discounts on surgical fees without fully understanding the implications of live demonstrations.

Narayan further highlighted that surgeries conducted in front of large audiences, such as at medical conferences with up to 800 participants, pose additional risks as these audiences often interact with the surgeons during the procedure.

The Supreme Court has acknowledged the gravity of the issues raised and will continue to deliberate on the petition. The case underscores the need for careful consideration of the ethical and practical implications of broadcasting medical procedures live.

Gopal Krishna

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