A paradigm shift in the thinking of IMA this year

A paradigm shift in the thinking of IMA this year IMA represents the collective consciousness of 2.8 lakh doctors across 1700 local branches and 31 state branches. To further strengthen the Association, this year we have envisaged a proactive role for IMA: moving on from what “IMA can do” to what “IMA Should Do” or “IMA to Do”. We have also defined our guiding principles for this year. In 2017, IMA policies will be based on • Collaboration rather than cooperation • Right action and not convenient action • Good plans and not quick plans • Good Governance • Financial stability • Effective time management • From professional to community priority Our endeavor would be a collaborative approach to problem solving or tackling issues and challenges, where, unlike in cooperation, we work together in partnership towards one common goal. A collaborative approach accomplishes more than what can be done at an individual level. I ask all IMA leaders to close their eyes and imagine themselves as President of IMA for a minute and think of what they could do to help the organization and the community via the Association. And that is what they contribute to the working of IMA. Give 2 minutes of your time every day to IMA and come out with ideas and plans and submit them to IMA HQs for review and possible implementation. Right action taken at the right time yields the desired result, which is long-lasting. The path of right action may be tough, yet it is the one we will choose to solve a problem, rather than a more convenient action. A convenient action gives immediate gains, while the right action may not give immediate results. Our aim is not to meet short-term goals. Hence, we want policies to be guided by good plans, which lay down a solid foundation. Good plans increase efficiency of working, facilitate effective utilization of resources, provide direction, promote teamwork and are goal-oriented. The gains from a good plan trickle down generations. Good plans therefore are not quick plans. Governance simply means decision making and implementation of decisions. Good governance has 8 major characteristics as described by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. It is participatory, consensus oriented, accountable, transparent, responsive, effective and efficient, equitable and inclusive and follows the rule of law. Let us all follow these principles in one voice and make the Indian medical profession the best in the world. Dr KK Aggarwal National President IMA and HCFI

Start the New Year today with a change

Start the New Year today with a change

 2016 has gone by and 2017 has come in.....a year has changed.

There has been a change of guards at IMA. A new Team IMA is in place and Team IMA is now Team 'Digital' IMA marking a change in its functioning. This year IMA will strive to be 'paperless' and use social media to connect with its members and the public.

Another major change that has carried over to this New Year is demonetisation, which has altered the financial picture in the country. It is gradually changing the way how transactions take place now  and is making way for a future 'cashless' society. IMA supports the demonetisation drive of our Prime Minister and requests all members to support it wholeheartedly and make their practice cashless.

Health is not mere absence of disease; it is a state of physical, mental, social, spiritual, environmental and financial well-being. As doctors, it is our responsibility to advocate a change in lifestyle or way of life for good health and general well-being not only for our patients but also ourselves.

Follow this routine to make some positive changes in life.

• Monday: Do not indulge in gossip, criticism, condemnation, and/or complaints. When you want to communicate, do so in a nonviolent manner.
• Tuesday: Talk to 25 people whom you have not spoken to for the last 3 months; make a list of your pending work.
• Wednesday: Distribute nonmaterialistic gifts to everyone you meet. Smile, appreciate, encourage, and say a few kind words to others.
• Thursday: Think out of the box and look for new and innovative options. Finally, ask yourself how to choose the best option.
• Friday: Follow nature and do not eat cereals. Eat a diet that is rich in fruits and salads.
• Saturday: Ask yourself as to how you can help yourself, your family, your society, and your nation.
• Sunday: Just enjoy....

Happy New Year 2017!!!

Dr KK Aggarwal
National President IMA
National President HCFI

IMA’s new governing body led by Dr KK Aggarwal as the National President & Dr RN Tandon as Hony. Secretary General HO pledges to work towards an affordable and ethical medical practice

IMA’s new governing body led by Dr KK Aggarwal as the National President & Dr RN Tandon as Hony. Secretary General HO pledges to work towards an affordable and ethical medical practice New Delhi, December 30, 2016: The new governing body of the Indian Medical Association – Team Digital IMA 2016-2017 was sworn in recently in Amritsar led by Padma Shri and Dr B C Roy National Awardee Dr KK Aggarwal, as it’s 88th National President. Dr RN Tandon will support him as the association’s Honorary Secretary General. Together they will represent the best interests of over 2.8 lakh registered IMA doctors from across the country The Indian Medical Association is the largest representative organisation of doctors of modern scientific medicine in the world with over 1700 local and 30 state branches. In 2017 IMA will continue to fight for its demand of capping the compensation provided in medical negligence cases, undemocratic National Commission Bill and a ban on non-MMBS and non-BDS doctors prescribing modern medicine drugs. They also stand united against the increasing violence against doctors and feel that a Central Act to protect doctors is the need of the hour. Awareness campaigns aimed at highlighting the unfair nature of the PCPNDT and Clinical Establishment Act will be launched. The real strength of IMA lies in its unity and a collective commitment to the betterment of the medical profession, and it is for this reason that the theme for the coming year will be ‘IMA One Voice. The four A’s of universal healthcare- “Available”, “Accessible”, “Affordable”, and “Accountable” will be the guiding determinants of the new team’s policies for the year 2017. Discussing the goals and visions of IMA for the forthcoming term, IMA’s National President Dr KK Aggarwal said, “I thank each one of you for entrusting me with this great responsibility and on behalf of the entire team I assure you transparent, efficient and effective governance. The year 2017 will be about embracing our Prime Minister’s vision of a cashless and digital economy. We will launch several training modules for doctors detailing ways in which they can ethically maximize their practice and work in the best interest of the public by going digital. We will ensure open communication between all IMA members and help them move towards a cashless practice. Several important programs aimed at providing affordable and quality healthcare will be launched. The best practices of the Indian Medical Sector will also be highlighted at a global stage through our representation in the World Medical Association and CMAAO.” Adding to this, Dr RN Tandon, the new Honorary Secretary General said, “We are committed to making 2017 a promising year for the medical fraternity and promise to work in the best interest of all IMA members and the general public. The medical profession is a noble one and we must all restore faith in it by being transparent and accountable”. Some new initiatives that will be launched in 2017 include: • Mandatory request for organ donation under the ‘ Poochna mat bhoolo' initiative. • For Vector Control, IMA will be launching the campaigns “Apkeghar me machhar to nahi” and “Katwaiga to nahi”. Community participation is a must for vector control. No house should be left unattended. The IMA campaign against mosquito breeding, especially Aedes, will be called ‘DENGwar’. • Hygiene: A large number of diseases can be controlled by teaching and practicing hygiene. The components will include personal, food, water, sleep, hand, sexual, pet, kitchen, cough, respiratory, and mobile hygiene. The campaign slogan will be “Kahinmeingandagi to nahifelaraha”. • “Aao School Chalen” will be a project dedicated to hygiene, vector control, and cardiac first aid(CPR). Thousands of lectures will be organized in schools at the same time on the same date acrossthe country. • IMA will start a Campaign 950 with the intention of bringing the female-to-male ratio back tonormal. • A Blood Donation Cell will create awareness about 100% voluntary blood donations. 1st July will be IMA Voluntary Blood Donation Day. Every state will have a Blood Donation Cell and chairmen of all states will meet regularly to promote blood donations in the country. • . With regard to the elderly and the oldest, IMA will start campaigns “Abhi to main jawanhoon” and “Forget me not”. • . To control non-communicable diseases, IMA supports high alcohol tax, 85% pictorial warning on tobacco packs and high tobacco taxes and introduction of sugar tax. The campaigns will be “White sugar is a slow poison”, “Move Move and Move” and “Glow Red Campaign”. • To help document and control preventable mortality, every preventable death will be duly audited. • The concept of ALERT- Acknowledge, Listen, explain, Revise and Thanks is being advocated as a routine practice in a clinical setting. Dr Anil Goel, Dr Vinod Khetrapal & Dr Ashwani Dalmia the new Joint Secretary were also present in the press meet

A year gone by: Much more needs to be done

A year gone by: Much more needs to be done

Dr K K Aggarwal
National President IMA
Today is the last day of the year 2016 and as we stand on the threshold of a new year, it’s usual to take stock of the year gone by and reflect upon what we have been able to achieve. It’s also a time when we look ahead to the New Year, full of hope and determination to further achieve our goals. My journey with the IMA has been more than two decades long. And, over these years, I have taken on progressing roles in the Association culminating in my role as the National President. It’s a role that brings with it huge responsibilities and challenges and as I embark on this new journey, I do so with your support and contributions. The strength of IMA lies in our unity and common commitment for the betterment of our profession, regarded perhaps the most noble of all professions. True to the theme ‘IMA 1 Voice’, I am sure that we can all speak as ‘one’ for the best interests of the medical community and also give it a global platform. IMA is the largest and a recognized association of professional doctors and one of the biggest medical NGOs in the world and is therefore a stakeholder in national health related issues and policies. Mattie Stepanek, an American poet and peace activist, who died at a young age of 13, said, “Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” Let’s together take IMA to even greater heights... My best wishes to you for a healthy, happy and successful new year 2017…