Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. In response to the students’ request, medical college principal rejects the demand of Muslim female students to wear hijab in operation theatre. Principal added that the operation theatre is a place that needs to be kept sterile.
A group of female students from Thiruvananthapuram Medical College has made a demand to the authorities, seeking permission to wear attire in accordance with their religious dress code while working inside the operation theatre. However, medical experts and senior doctors have expressed their opposition to this demand, emphasizing the importance of strict adherence to the dress code in operation theatres to maintain infection control protocols and ensure patient safety.
The principal of the college has taken the decision to establish a committee of experts who will thoroughly examine the matter and provide their insights. The principal has decided to form a committee of experts to examine the demand.
Based on the committee report, principal rejects the demand.
MCH Principal Dr. Linette J Morris said the students were briefed on the medical aspects of the theatre dress code when they gave the complaint. “We follow an internationally accepted system. There are issues in changing it. We have to follow it because only then the patient is safe. We cannot change it offhand”.
IMA Kerala has also expressed its opinion on the request of a group of female Muslim MBBS students in a government medical college to allow them to wear hijabs inside operation theatres.
“In hospitals, top priority is given to the safety of patients. There is a globally accepted dress code for medicos who conduct surgeries. IMA will continue to stick with the protocols and is not ready to compromise on patient safety,” said Dr Zulfi Nuhu, in response to the students’ plea.
Input Courtesy – JanamTV
