SENATE: The Senate Health Committee has given its approval to the Emergency Treatment Bill, emphasizing the prioritization of emergency medical procedures before engaging in the medicolegal process for patients.
Senator Humayun Mahmood underscored the significance of the bill, deeming its aspects acceptable and crucial for prioritizing medical interventions aimed at saving lives. He stressed the need to strike a balance between medical-legal actions and patient well-being while maintaining confidentiality.
Meanwhile, Senator Robina Khalid expressed concerns about the alleged influence of the Nursing Council Mafia, claiming that influential figures have been compromised.
She raised worries that this purported interference has impeded progress by infiltrating key secretaries in the sector. While not advocating for dismissals, she emphasized the scarcity of individuals across the country capable of replacing those currently in influential positions.
Senator Khalid highlighted the perceived idleness of the Registrar of the Pakistan Nursing Council and called for accountability within the organization. She suggested that consequences should be imposed on those responsible for granting permissions to open nursing colleges without proper scrutiny.
Stressing the importance of strict punishment, she argued against the closure of nursing colleges, proposing that accountability measures should be implemented instead.
The approval of the Emergency Treatment Bill by the Senate Health Committee reflects ongoing efforts in Pakistan to streamline emergency medical procedures and enhance patient care.
The legislative focus on striking a balance between medical-legal processes and immediate medical interventions underscores the commitment to ensuring the well-being and confidentiality of patients.
