Pvt practice by govt doctors: KGMU V-C orders expediting action against pending cases
Hindustan TimesKing George’s Medical University vice-chancellor Dr Soniya Nityanand has ordered that the inquiry into two pending cases, pertaining to private practise, also be expedited. For representation only Thus far, despite five prior cases in the hospital’s history, no strict action has been taken against doctors found engaged in private practice. The previous cases will also be expedited, as having private practices while being employed by the hospital is banned,” said Dr Nityanand. “Fow now, he has been suspended and banned from entering the hospital.” Leniency against previous rule-breakers According to Dr KK Singh, head of the KGMU Media Cell and a member of the faculty of general surgery, no such cases have surfaced at the hospital since 2010, where doctors have been accused of indulging in private practice alongside their positions at KGMU.