Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) Vice-Chancellor T. Ravi Raju exhorted surgeons to keep themselves abreast of the rapid advances in pulmonology which evolved into a full-fledged super-speciality in the recent years.
Like in other branches of medicine, technology revolutionised the way diseases of the lung and respiratory tract were diagnosed and treated. For instance, Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) came in handy for doctors to treat chronic diseases of the lung like cancer and enlarged lymph nodes effectively.
“Doctors of the yesteryear had no luxury of advanced technologies. But, while adopting the technologies the current generation should not set aside the basics, which are to note down the patient’s history and symptoms in a comprehensive manner and doing a thorough physical examination. When these things are followed properly, half the diagnosis is done and an appropriate therapy can be chosen,” he observed.
Participating as a guest of honour in a CME programme on Interventional Pulmonology organised by Aayush Hospitals in association with Indian Medical Association (IMA) here on Sunday, Dr. Ravi Raju said pulmonology was a relatively new area of medicine which was being extensively researched as patients presented with diverse conditions of the respiratory system. sDoctors have to adopt advanced technologies and keep updating themselves on developments in the field.
“But, while making use of technologies, they should desist from doing unnecessary investigations if the patient does not show indication of a particular disease,” he suggested, pointing at the flak that medical fraternity is drawing from public for alleged negligence.
He called upon the corporate hospitals to send doctors for post-doctoral fellowships to enrich their skills. NTRUHS is offering some fellowships.
