DR ALEXANDER THOMAS
The learning curve in healthcare
Dr ALEXANDER THOMAS
The future of Indian healthcare will depend greatly on the kind of healthcare professionals we train today. Medical education is not only about scientific knowledge and technical skills. It must develop professionalism, ethics, communication, leadership, research, innovation and, above all, compassion. The human touch — listening to patients, understanding their
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Expanding quality care
Dr ALEXANDER THOMAS
India’s healthcare future will not be determined solely by large metropolitan hospitals or cutting-edge medical technology. It will be shaped by the quality of care available in district hospitals, primary health centres (PHCs), rural clinics, and smaller healthcare institutions that collectively serve millions of Indians every day. For several decades,
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Bridging the trust deficit
Dr ALEXANDER THOMAS
India today faces a growing crisis of trust in healthcare despite remarkable advances in medical technology, tertiary care, organ transplantation, and specialist services. Over the years, through my work with several associations of health providers and accredited organizations, collaborations with state and Central government agencies, and my years as CEO
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