Female patients to be treated by female gynacs only: Govt Withdraws order
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Rajasthan : Around 10 days after shocking the medical fraternity with an order that clearly stated female patients will be only treated by women gynecologists and women staff, the rajasthan government was seen today retracting the controversial order, after severe criticism from the local medical fraternity and media.
It is reported that on 8th July 2016, additional director of medical and health services (hospital administration) issued an all chief medical and health officers and principal medical officers across the state stating that female patients with Gynaecological problems ( Stree Rog) shall be treated/examined by female doctors or female staff only.
The order was met immediate opposition from the medical fraternity in the state, who had called it an absurd and an unnecessary order.
" While the government hospitals are battling with the shortage of doctors and specialists, the government has come out with this order. What are male gynecologists and senior residents going to do? What will happen in cases of emergencies and night duties? Are we expected to wait and search for a female gynaecologist to come and cater to the patient?" remarked a SR working with SMS Hosptial.
It is reported that on 8th July 2016, additional director of medical and health services (hospital administration) issued an all chief medical and health officers and principal medical officers across the state stating that female patients with Gynaecological problems ( Stree Rog) shall be treated/examined by female doctors or female staff only.
The order was met immediate opposition from the medical fraternity in the state, who had called it an absurd and an unnecessary order.
" While the government hospitals are battling with the shortage of doctors and specialists, the government has come out with this order. What are male gynecologists and senior residents going to do? What will happen in cases of emergencies and night duties? Are we expected to wait and search for a female gynaecologist to come and cater to the patient?" remarked a SR working with SMS Hosptial.
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