Dr Binayak Sen on an Indian Doctor’s view towards the deplorable rural health services in India and his role towards ending the inability of the Govt to impart proper social justice:
” First we have to look at the overall scenario, and then everyone would like to see how they fit into it. I think that’s a better way to go about it. As thinking people, we have to follow some kind of logic in our analysis. We can’t just go on individual motivation as a personal choice. Inequity is the framework within which we have to look at people’s talents, people’s priorities and what you can contribute. I would say that it’s more important to think in terms of that. In this contention, of how you factor in the analysis of the health situation into your choices, you have to take sides. The system is not kept in place of its own volition; it is kept in place because people see an advantage in keeping it that way. So, you have to decide whether your contribution is going to correct this system or make it worse. You can’t stay neutral; you should not be in a situation where you think you are just going along. You have to be conscious as a thinking citizen, conscious of the choice you make and own up to it. That is the duty of the intelligent person towards his own conscience. You decide how you want to address this scenario. You have to think of your future and plan, but in planning, this scenario needs to be taken into account. Don’t make your choice in ignorance or in feigned ignorance. Don’t fool yourself that the choice you have made is a matter of convenience; it’s a moral choice you have exercised. Our constitution gives you the right to exercise it and you must take the responsibility for it. ”
Courtesy: http://www.indiamedicaltimes.com/2013/12/07/the-choice-before-us-an-encounter-with-dr-binayak-sen/
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