Doctors in Hyderabad are protesting against the State government’s decision to open an AYUSH clinic in NIMS. The Resident Doctors’ Association (RDA) of NIMS is concerned about the inauguration of the AYUSH clinic by the Health minister. The RDA believes in evidence-based medical practices that prioritize patient safety and scientific rigor.
Their main concern is the potential risk to patient well-being. Ayurveda and Homeopathy, although they have their benefits, lack the extensive clinical validation and research required by modern medicine. The integration of these disciplines within NIMS could compromise patient care, mislead patients, and dilute the high standards that NIMS is known for.
The RDA is disappointed with senior doctors who allowed this to happen. They urge the institute’s administration to prioritize evidence-based practices and uphold the principles of scientific medicine. They question whether it would be acceptable for allopathic doctors to practice in AYUSH hospitals.
The RDA is demanding that the Health minister and NIMS administration reconsider this decision and remove AYUSH clinics from NIMS and any State-run allopathic hospitals.
