Hospital Administration
Editor: Dr Narinder Kumar, MD (AIIMS, New Delhi)
General topics
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials represent the pinnacle of biomedical research, acting as the primary vehicle through which advancements in healthcare are made. They are a critical component of evidence-based medicine, providing the scientific basis for determining the efficacy and safety of new drugs, biologics, devices, or interventions intended for human use. Through stringent methodology and rigorous oversight, clinical trials help translate lab-based research into effective treatments, shaping the face of modern medicine.
Constitution of India
The Indian Constitution provides a federal structure of government, although the word is not used in the Constitution itself. The President of India is the constitutional head of the executive of the Union. The real executive power is vested in the Council of Ministers, headed by the Prime Minister. This structure extends to the states, with a Governor as the nominal head, but with the real executive power resting with the state Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister.