Bhopal, May 9 -- In a first for Madhya Pradesh, Jaiprakash (JP) District Hospital in Bhopal has enabled doctors to appear in court via video conferencing, eliminating the need for physical attendance and setting a new benchmark in judicial-medical coordination. The move, aimed at ensuring uninterrupted healthcare services while expediting legal proceedings, marks a major step in integrating technology into public service systems.
On Thursday, Dr. Ravi Chaturvedi, a medical officer at JP Hospital, became the first doctor in a district hospital in the state to record his court testimony virtually. The system allows doctors to give witness statements from within the hospital, significantly reducing disruptions to outpatient and emergency serv...