The National Doctor’s Day in India began as a result of one individual. In India, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy was a well-known and esteemed medical professional.
The whole country of India observes this day on July 1 every year, however the date varies from one nation to the next throughout the world.
People celebrate this day every year, together with millions of healthcare professionals, patients, and medical organizations, to draw attention to the additional efforts made by all doctors. In an exclusive conversation with Dr. Neha Rastogi Panda, Consultant, Infectious Disease, FMRI, Gurugram, Jagran English investigated how physicians should monitor their own health while providing medical care to society.
Doctors are front-line combatants, and unfit and unhealthy troops are like wars that were only partially won. In this era of physical and mental health and wellness, custodians and stakeholders should both be in good physical and mental health. Diet, exercise, general cleanliness, and little to no stress (although some stress is an inevitable component of being a doctor) all have a big impact; how you handle each of these things affects how well you feel. One important aspect is nutrition. Balanced diets include timing, meal choice, and portion quantity. Even with hectic schedules, eating frequently and at the correct times is essential for a healthy and active lifestyle.
In the same vein, enough hydration is crucial. Drink at least 3 to 4 liters of water each day to help the body flush pollutants.
B. General hygiene and an infection-free approach: It is very difficult for both the general public and clinicians to cope with infection in a hospital setting. To maintain your immunity, you must practice certain basic intuitive and reflexive hygiene practices (hand washing, patient handling). Since the COVID epidemic, clinicians and the general public have fully endorsed the use of masks and hand cleanliness as the new standard. Physical activity and exercise are essential yet undervalued parts of one’s health. Practice modifications like walking, jogging, dancing, and even keeping a daily step diary are helpful and essential. Walking is a great kind of exercise, doesn’t require any special skills, and is cheap and simple to undertake. Along with improving muscle and endurance, exercise also releases healthy hormones and creates a pleasant energy flow in the midst of a busy schedule.
Also last but not least, maintaining a healthy mind in the face of such commotion and a demanding job description is both tremendously challenging and crucial. To do this, daily rest, meditation, and deep breathing exercises are necessary. It’s important to have undisturbed sleep. Even though irregular sleep patterns and duty schedules might be challenging at times, obtaining adequate sleep is necessary for healthy functioning. It’s crucial for survival to talk to someone close to you and express your concerns, but it also helps to reduce general unease and unfavorable ideas at work.
Avoiding drug abuse: As a consequence of their lifestyle, many individuals, including physicians, adopt and turn to anti-smoking and anti-alcohol measures, which in the long run causes health-related risks and problems. It is important to keep these compounds from moving from one habituation zone to another. You become more resilient and committed as a result of these slow, methodical measures, enabling you to maintain your passion for saving lives on this doctor’s day. As everyone is aware, maintaining a doctor’s health is crucial for both one’s own and others’ wellbeing.
Conclusion
The National Doctor’s Day is celebrated annually in India on July 1, honoring the efforts of healthcare professionals and patients. The day began as a result of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a well-known medical professional.
The National Doctor’s Day is held to emphasize the ‘ complete wellness of doctors. Good health requires diet, exercise, hygiene, and stress management. Nutrition is vital for a balanced diet, and water flushes contaminants.
Hospital immunity depends on cleanliness and infection control. Walking, jogging, dancing, and keeping a step journal are also important for a healthy mind and career. Doctors must avoid drug misuse and get enough sleep. Doctors can continue saving lives and improve society by concentrating on these factors.
