Trust forms the crux of doctor-patient relationship but Indian Medical Association (IMA) believes that it has been declining over the past few years owing to hugely inflated bills and overcharging for drugs devices or diagnostics for profiteering. Aimed at reforming the medical education sector IMA claims that the National Medical Council (NMC) Bill will in reality have a damaging effect on public health as well as meritorious students from economically-weaker sections seeking admission to medical colleges. The NMC Bill proposes to increase the proportion of seats under control of management in private medical colleges from 15 percent to 60 percent
