CJI Advocates for Empathy in Medicine at PGIMER Ceremony

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud emphasized empathy and compassion among young doctors, citing the film 'Munna Bhai MBBS' at the 37th convocation of PGIMER. He urged doctors to make healthcare advancements accessible to all, highlighted India's medical innovations, and called for a focus on rural health.

Chief Justice of India, D Y Chandrachud, underscored the necessity of empathy and compassion in the medical profession during his address at the 37th convocation of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER).

Referencing a scene from the movie 'Munna Bhai MBBS,' he emphasized that the ultimate goal of medicine is to uplift humanity. Chandrachud also highlighted India's role as a pioneer in medical innovations, lamenting that such advancements remain accessible to only a limited few.

The Chief Justice urged the young doctors to make healthcare accessible to everyone and emphasized the need for medical institutions to focus on rural health by integrating community-oriented training programs and outreach services into their curriculum.

(With inputs from agencies.)