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1Former Professor and Head, Department of Clinical Research, MAX Healthcare, New Delhi, India, Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5940-9666, Corresponding Author.
The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|September 16, 2025
Summary
Physicians strive for optimal patient care, but medical outcomes are never guaranteed due to inherent variations. Both doctors and patients must acknowledge these uncertainties in healthcare management.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Clinical Practice Uncertainty
Background:
- The Bhagavad Gita emphasizes selfless action (karma yoga) in performing duties.
- Medical practice inherently involves uncertainties and variations, impacting treatment success probabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To underscore the philosophical concept of karma in the context of medical practice.
- To highlight the unavoidable uncertainties in clinical management and patient outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Philosophical analysis of medical practice through the lens of the Bhagavad Gita.
- Discussion of inherent human and environmental factors contributing to medical uncertainty.
Main Results:
- No medical management can ensure a 100% success rate.
- Outcomes are influenced by factors beyond complete physician control.
Conclusions:
- Physicians' best efforts (karma) are crucial, but ultimate outcomes are not solely determined by them.
- Continuous acknowledgment of these limitations by both physicians and patients is essential for realistic expectations in healthcare.
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