Over the ages, the doctor-patient relationship has been defined, through rules of ethics and rules of law, as a
relationship founded in trust. On July 1st each year, this relationship is honored in memory of the birth
anniversary of one of India's most revered physicians, Dr B C Roy.
Dr Roy's dedication to the lives of people led him to become a leader of the Indian National Congress and later Chief
Minister of West Bengal. Doctor's Day thus pays tribute to Dr B C Roy and all doctors like him, who spend their
lives helping others.
This special day is an ideal opportunity to remind people of the critical role doctor's play in our lives. Being a doctor
is not just a 'job'; it is a challenging commitment to service that requires high levels of skill and precision. To make a
tough job even tougher, doctors also have to deal with the reality that even a small professional mistake could
drastically affect a patient's life. Doctor's Day is the perfect time for all of us to acknowledge the high pressures of
this job and the doctor's ability to comfort and heal.
Doctor's Day has also a significance for doctors themselves as it provides them with an opportunity to reflect on
their own careers, realize the responsibility they bear and redirect themselves onto the path of healing those in
need.
Unfortunately, the medical profession today is witnessing a rapidly deteriorating patient-doctor relationship, with
people losing faith in their doctor's abilities. The easy availability of medical information, and misinformation,
from the media and the Internet is also responsible for clouding a patient's view of their doctor's advice. Nowadays,
doctors are more often the victims of criticism while their successes are overlooked. It is true that the medical
profession carries a heavy responsibility with it, but people need to realize that behind the white coat and
stethoscope is a normal human being and like in all other professions, doctors too need appreciation for their work
and efforts.
However, while doctors represent the face of the medical profession, there are many, seemingly invisible but
nonetheless very important, members of the health delivery mechanism – administrators, managers, nurses, and
other workers who contribute to making the hospital worthy of trust. The patients' and the family members
experience of the hospital does not rest on the shoulder of the treating doctor alone, but on each one of us who are
involved in making this experience a memorable one.
Let us, all members of the Pushpanjali Crosslay Hospital team remember this – for us every patient is special and
so is every day.
Editorial Board
Dr Vijay Agarwal
Executive Director Editors
Dr Vinay Aggarwal
Dr Vijay Agarwal
Atul Gandotra
Gaurav Pandey
PUSHPANJALI HEALTHCARE Advisors
Registered Office: A-14, Pushpanjali, Vika Marg Extn. Delhi - 110092 Dr P D Garg
T/F: +91.11.22372852-57, 43075600 Dr Gaurav Aggarwal
E-mail: info@pch.co.in Web:www.pch.co.in Dr Madhumita Puri
Seminars and Lectures
Hepatitis B
24-25 March 2010
A CME on 'Prevention of Hepatitis-B virus infection in healthcare
professionals' was organised by the Department of
Training
Gastroenterology. Dr Neeraj Jain and Dr Dinesh Singal presented BLS and BTLS training was organised by Dept of Emergency
the talk which was attended by PCH consultants, Resident Medicine for UP Police personnel.
doctors, Nursing and para-medical staff.
2 April 2010
Cranial Ultrasound
The Department of Pediatrics organized a special guest lecture on
'Role of cranial ultrasound in neonates' by Dr Mohit Bhargava.
The session was chaired by Dr Praveen Gulati.
14 April 2010
Non Alcoholic Steatohepatitis
The Dept. of Medicine organized a session on “Non Alcoholic
Steatohepatitis (NASH) - The Epidemic of the Millennium” by
Doctors attending the session on Hepatitis-B
Dr Rohit Loomba from University of California, USA. Dr Dinesh
Singal, Sr Gastroenterologist and Dr DP Dubey, Sr Physician
chaired the session.
20 March 2010
Lung Cancer 22 April 2010
A CME on 'Management of Lung Cancer' was jointly organized by Hepatitis B
Galaxy Cancer Institute, PCH and IMA, Ghaziabad. Dr P K Mangla The Department of Gastroenterology at PCH organised a CME on
and Dr A K Rathi were the chairpersons and Dr Arun Goel, “Common Practical Problems in HBV” with Dr Neeraj Jain and
Dr Dinesh Singh, Dr Malay Nandi and Dr Sudarshan De were Dr Dinesh Singhal. The CME was sponsored by MSD Fulford
amongst the speakers. India Ltd. Over 80 consultants, nursing and paramedics from
PCH and doctors from nearby areas attended.
IMA Ghaziabad officials on the Dias Dr Dinesh Singhal delivering the talk
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Seminars and Lectures
24 April 2010
Cardiology Update
The 'Cardiology Update' was jointly organised by IMA,
Ghaziabad and Pushpanjali Crosslay Hospital at IMA Hall
Ghaziabad. Dr A Sampath Kumar delivered a lecture on
indications for Valvular Surgery, and Dr Dheeraj Garg spoke
on practical electrocardiography.
A panel discussion was held on the “Practical approach to
manage acute MI” with Dr Ganesh Mani,
Dr A Sampath Kumar, Dr Dhirendra Singhania, and Dr
Dheeraj Garg. The CME was followed by a Question and
answersession. Dr Santosh Aggarwal, Dr Prahlad Chawla, Dr
AKAnuragi, Dr Salabh Kumar from Ghaziabad IMA and 80
doctors from Ghaziabad attended. Dr Ganesh Mani and PCH cardiologists being honored
7 May 2010
Thalassemia
A CME was organized in PCH Conference Hall on “Latest
Technique for screening and Diagnosis of Thalassemia” by
Dr Mohini Bhargava. Dr Mohini Bhargava explained that
Thalassemia is an inherited autosomal recessive blood disease
in which there is a defect in the synthesis of hemoglobin. Red
cell survival is reduced and the patient suffers from anemia.
Dr Mohini Bhargava delivering the talk
5 June 2010
20 May 2010
Osteoporosis Management Development
A Guest Lecture on 'Osteoporosis' by Dr Anish Aggarwal, A Management development program was organized wherein
Sr Rheumatologist was organized at Pushpanjali Crosslay management guru, Mr Subramaniam, FICCI addressed the senior
Hospital. management of the hospital.
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Inaugurations
In the News
PCH commenced its operations in January 2009. And in a short span of time has been in the eye of the media……
When Hindustan Times surveyed the NCR region for exemplary hospitals to report about, its attention naturally fell
on us! The report as it appeared on 20 May 2010 has this to say…..
“This super-speciality hospital offers to the residents of Ghaziabad – who had to routinely travel to Delhi or Noida
for advanced health care –a superior option….it has many firsts to its credit…it has a pneumatic tube for
transferring medicines, blood samples and drugs from one station to another…..”
From March 2010 to time of going to press 13 articles describing various aspects of Pushpanjali Crosslay Hospital
have appeared in leading dailies. It is to the credit of each Pushpanjalian that we have so grown!
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Pushpanjali Golden Years Program
Dr Ajit Saxena, Dr Sanjay Garg, Dr Shailender Goel PGYP members interacting with the urologists
The monthly talk for members on Cancer prevention was The monthly meeting began with a talk by Dr Meera Verma,
attended by 25 PGYP members. Dr Sudarshan De spoke on Head, Dental Optima Plus on “Dental care for elderly”. The
“Cancer prevention in Elderly” and Dr Malay Nandi on talk was attended by 25 PGYP members. A complimentary
“Cancer of uterus”. Patients suffering from cancer were dental consultation coupon was provided to the persons
provided free consultation. attending the talk.
PGYP members listen to the speaker Dr Manish Agarwal examining a PGYP member
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Health Check up Camps
14 February 2010 – Cardiology 7 March 2010 - Registration 28 March 2010 - Cardiology &
for the Camp Back Pain Evaluation 6 April 2010 - Cardiac & Back Pain
Dr AK Walia, Min of Finance, Delhi Govt graced the camp Ms Damyanti Goel, Mayor Ghaziabad inaugurating the camp
organized at Aggarwal Dharamshala, Shakarpur, Delhi organized at IMA Bhawan, Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad
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Celebrations and Events
12 June 2010
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Appreciations
From a patient's son living overseas From Mother Teresa Institute of Nursing
May 19, 2010
Dear Dr Aggarwal,
Dear Dr Aggarwal,
There are no adequate words that can It is very difficult to find noble human beings with an exceptional spirit of service above self like
express my gratitude. Thank you very you in today’s mundane world. I really do not know how I should thank you for your generous
support in organizing the visit of students of mother Teresa Institute of Nursing Gwalior.
much for making my family feel at home. I
just spoke to my mother, her laugh said it It was an eye-opener for all of them including me to meet the human dynamo who has created such
wonderful facilities for ameliorating the suffering humanity. The students are extremely indebted
all about the care and warmth she
to you for giving them an opportunity not only to see the multipronged services at your hospital but
received. The surgery was successful and also enlightening lectures organized for them on important issues. They have gone back enriched
she is talking, laughing and is in good and have learnt a lot during their visit.
spirits. Please thank Dr. Sadhoo and the Mr Vivek Tuli, Director Operations joins me in every word. What has pleased us the most is your
entire team of doctors on behalf of me. kind offer to consider employment of nurses, their regular training in the future and also providing
faculty for workshop and seminars as per need. This bounteous offer has moved us all to no end.
April 2010 May 2010 June 2010 April 2010 May 2010 June 2010
Farewell
8 May 2010 15 May 2010
The three Best employees (Jan – Mar) of
Dr Lalitha Saini, Consultant Radiologist and
Pushpanjali Medical Centre were felicitated at a
Ultrsonologist at CDC was bid farewell. The farewell
Lunch party on 8 May 2010. Ms Joshmi Mathews
was attended by 40 consultants and staff members.
and Ms Shiby from the nursing department were
Dr Narinder Saini, Dr Gaurav Aggarwal,
bid farewell. Dr Gaurav Aggarwal addressed the
Dr Archana Sood, Dr Sanjay Hak presented a
gathering and Dr Vinay Aggarwal and
memento for her outstanding contribution.
Dr MM Aggarwal graced the occasion.
Edited, Printed & Published by Atul Gandotra on behalf of Pushpanjali Healthcare, A-4, Yojna Vihar, Delhi-110092.