no
Next to God
Safety is a very small gift doctors expect in return of saving lives. If doctors are subjected to hostile environments, they do have the right to raise their voice and strike work.
Saptak Chatterjee Class XII, Don Bosco School, Bandel
Humans too
Doctors are the building blocks of healthy communities but they too are humans. So, if their emotional well-being, security concerns and hardships aren’t recognised and addressed, they undoubtedly have the right to strike work.
Srijak Chakraborty Class VIII, DPS (Joka) South Kolkata, Calcutta
Ethical concerns
While such strikes can cause people inconvenience, they are often driven by important moral concerns. If these issues are not addressed, it could create significant barriers between doctors and the public they serve.
Kamal Majhi Class X, St Agnes School, Kharagpur
Backup needed
If doctors are agitated because things that should not be tolerated have taken place, they do have the right to protest, speak out and strike. However, there should be some doctors available so that the lives of extremely ill patients are not at risk.
Harsh Nathani Third year, The Bhawanipur Education Society College, Calcutta
yes
Critical care
Doctors should not go on strikes as there are a large number of patients in critical condition who need immediate attention and care.
Vansh Chaudhury Class X, DPS Megacity, Calcutta
Moral responsibility
As the guardians of health, doctors have a moral and ethical responsibility to prioritise patient care. Strikes compromise critical services, delaying treatments and surgeries.
Saumili Mukherjji Class XII, Auxilium Convent School, Bandel
Duty first
The duty of doctors is to the nation first and they must follow their profession ethically. Their first duty is to serve needy patients.
Aman Rajak First year, Surendranath College, Calcutta University, Calcutta