Healthcare institutes need to pursue research with a scientific mind
President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday noted that the country needs institutions which conduct and pursue healthcare research with the application of a scientific and analytical mind. The President inaugurated the Indian Institute of Liver and Digestive Sciences at Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas in West Bengal, where he had mentioned this in the inaugural speech. He opened his speech saying: “One thing which is missing in those providing healthcare is the attitude of providing service – to serve the sick and to serve the needy with a human touch.” He mentioned that services should be provided with a smiling face to the patient as a smiling face can cure half the diseases. Ruing at the concept of service at these healthcare facilities, the president urged for a human touch to be brought about by the medical professionals. Along with that, he also expressed how patients have responsibilities as well: "Patients too have some responsibilities. Relatives of patients too...