India needs 'slow medicine' approach, not aggressive treatment culture

Healthcare in India is increasingly dominated by fast medicine—rapid interventions and aggressive treatments that may not always serve patients well. While doctors can miss diagnoses and second opinions have merit, the broader trend shows discomfort with watchful waiting and allowing natural recovery time.

Experts argue that a 'slow medicine' approach—emphasizing patience, observation, and time—could reduce unnecessary procedures and over-treatment. This shift requires cultural change in how patients, families, and medical professionals perceive urgency and intervention in healthcare decisions.