Doctor’s Day - Service to humanity is their prime motto

Doctor’s Day on July 1^st is celebrated to recognize the role of a doctor in the society. A trained qualified medical doctor who has his understanding based on the mind, body and soul has nearly the same characteristics. He overcome miseries as soon as he touches the patient, gives immediate relief which starts at the time he gives a healing touch to the patient.

Doctors are therefore working to help another person be relieved of the disease in his body:

1.     Flight & fight

2.     Reactive consciousness

3.     Restful alertness consciousness

4.     Intuitive consciousness

5.     Creative consciousness

6.     Sacred consciousness

7.     Visionary consciousness

Doctors fulfill these criteria as they have a duty to heal the sick irrespective of their caste, creed, race or financial status. The Medical Council of India Code of Ethics has said, “The prime object of the medical profession is to render service to humanity; reward or financial gain is a subordinate consideration.”  The MCI Declaration, which a doctor is required to sign at the time of registration, also says “I will not permit considerations of religion, nationality, race, party politics or social standing to intervene between my duty and my patient.”

Today with evidence-based medicine being the norm, mental and spiritual health has taken a backseat. This may be one reason why doctors are losing their status and there is conflict between doctors and patients.

Dr. Mradul Kaushik, Director Operations and Planning, BLK Super Speciality Hospital expresses, “Doctors are the backbone of the healthcare eco-system.  National Doctors’ Day only assures the patients faith in the doctor and strengthens the bond between the two. Doctor-patient relationship is the bedrock of a sound healthcare system. We recognize the contribution of doctors and honor the entire medical fraternity on this special day.”

Dr. Archana Dhawan Bajaj, Gynecologist & Obstetrician, Nurture IVF Centre expresses “that National Doctor’s Day is a reminder of our responsibility towards the society and patients.  The key element that binds me with my patients is their trust.  Doctors’ Day reassures that trust and I feel humbled with this honor.   I am available for my patients round the clock, their love only inspires me to work with integrity.”

Dr. Aashish Chaudhry, Orthopedic Surgeon and Managing Director, Aakash Healthcare expresses “Every year on the 1st of July is celebrated as National Doctors’ Day, to mark such noble contributions of Doctors in saving lives; a vote of thanks for their selfless care, love and affection. Providing care to people in times of distress is a noble act. For me my patients love and trust towards my work, inspires me to work with integrity and dedication.” 

Dr K K Aggarwal, president of Indian Medical Association expresses “Doctors are working towards healing a diseased body. They are the medium via which the body can be free of disease but it does not mean that doctors can bring back the life of the patient. ‘Doctors treat, but God heals’ is a well-known saying which must be remembered by all despite whatever the advances in the medical science and technology to heal a diseased body.”

Background of Doctor’s day by Dr.Rajeev Menon, Chief of Medical Services, CARE group of Hospitals.

Doctor’s Day is observed to pay tribute to Dr.B. C. Roy and salutes the spirit of his dedication and honour the legendary physician and the Second Chief Minister of West Bengal. Dr.Roy was honoured with the country’s highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna on February 4, 1961.  

The red carnation was chosen as the official symbol of Doctors Day because of the color of the flower is in spirit of characters of medical profession. It represents adoration, Charity, sacrifice, bravery and audacity.

This day is dedicated to all the doctors opportune to remind them of their vital role in our lives. Doctors owe challenge that even a minor mistake could drastically affect a patient’s life and commitment to serve them by all their might. People find Doctor’s Day a perfect time to recognize the pressure of the job, expressing thanks to doctors for mentoring and to be grateful for their ability to comfort and heal.

The story of Doctor’s Day in India is very interesting. The history says, that in the year 1882, July 1 st Saw the birth of renowned Physician and Partisan Dr.Bidhan Chandra Roy. He is remembered till date for actively involving himself in starting many institutions, hospitals and was fully dedicated to the upliftment of Indian Society. Every year July 1 st is ‘Doctor’s Day’ which is very special for every medical practitioner. First Doctor’s Day was celebrated in 1991.