# Transparency in medical regulation builds trust, The Hindu says 2026-08-13T23:08:51+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Hindu's editorial argues that trust in medicine depends on institutional transparency, not just bedside manner. The writer describes trying to verify a doctor's registration on the Tamil Nadu Medical Council website and finding it cumbersome, requiring an exact number not easily available. In contrast, the UK's General Medical Council and Canada's provincial colleges offer simple public searches. The piece cites Indian Medical Association data that over 75% of doctors have faced workplace violence, and says opaque systems feed suspicion even when care is good. It calls for user-friendly regulatory portals and a formal culture of 'open disclosure' when errors occur. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: doctor credentials, medical councils, medical transparency, open disclosure, patient trust, workplace violence Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/transparency-in-medical-regulation-builds-trust-the-hindu-says/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/transparency-in-medical-regulation-builds-trust-the-hindu-says/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.