The National Doctor’s Day is celebrated on March 30th to express gratitude and acknowledgment to the dedication, commitment and the efforts of the doctors in developing a better and healthier society. This is the day when Dr. Crawford W. Long first used ether anaesthesia in surgery.
In India, the Doctor’s Day is celebrated on July 1st to honour the famous physician of India Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy who left an indelible mark in the history of medical profession in India. The Doctors Day is also symbolized by red carnation which denotes love, charity, sacrifice, dedication, hope and courage- all of which are synonymous to medical profession.
