Private Practice during Duty Hours: Principal GMC Handwara warns doctors of termination
Srinagar: Taking strict action against government doctors practising privately, Professor Dr Khurshid Ahmad Wani, the recently appointed Principal of Government Medical College Handwara, has issued a stern warning to all doctors of its Associated Hospitals of immediate termination without any prior notice if they are found practising during working hours.
An order issued by him in this regard mentioned, “It is for the information of all the faculty/doctors of GMC Handwara and its associated hospitals that if any of them are found practising privately during working hours, he/she will be terminated immediately without any prior notice.”
Additionally, Dr Khurshid mentioned a specific time frame for doctors to follow the directive of not engaging in private practice, which is from 9 am to 5 pm. This bold move was made in response to complaints about doctors practising privately during their official working hours, leading to inconvenience for their patients. Hence, this move is expected to bring relief to the patients.
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