Guidelines issued for hospitals

Need to train doctors, nurses and paramedics in emergency medicine, and life-saving skills emphasised

LAHORE:

The Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) has initiated the process of finalising guidelines for hospital emergency departments.

A spokesperson for the commission said a committee has been constituted to complete the consultation process and submit recommendations within a fortnight.

In this regard, a consultation meeting, chaired by Chief Executive Officer Punjab Healthcare Commission Dr Muhammad Saqib Aziz, was held here on Thursday.

Speaking at the meeting, Dr Saqib Aziz highlighted the importance of proper management of emergencies in the ‘golden hour’ to save lives.

He emphasised the need to train doctors, nurses and paramedics in emergency medicine, and life-saving skills. He also underlined the need for inculcating professionalism, ethical practices and character-building in the medical graduates.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 1^st, 2022.