According to TGMC sources, inspections were carried out following complaints from patients and the public. In one such case, a doctor claiming to possess a Diploma in Cardiovascular Technology (DCT) and working at a multi-speciality hospital was found to be treating patients suffering from orthopaedic ailments. A patient complained to the TGMC, prompting an inspection of the hospital. Subsequently, the doctor was served a notice directing him to submit copies of his educational certificates within a week.
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Medical Dialogues had previously reported that following recent raids by the Telangana Medical Council (TSMC) and the Indian Medical Association’s (IMA) task force to combat quacks in the state, two quacks from Mancherial have been booked.
In another instance, a doctor was reportedly treating diabetic patients while projecting himself as a diabetologist, despite failing to register his specialised course with the TGMC. Similarly, a doctor holding only an MBBS degree was allegedly handling neurology and trauma cases with the assistance of local ambulance drivers and rural medical practitioners (RMPs).
A senior general surgeon in the town was also served a show-cause notice after being accused of treating patients with kidney-related ailments without having the necessary specialisation. The matter came under scrutiny when a patient’s condition worsened, prompting a formal complaint.
Additionally, TGMC officials revealed that doctors at a hospital reportedly operated by an ambulance vehicle owner were duping the public by claiming to provide super-speciality healthcare services without adequate qualifications.
A paediatrician was also served a show-cause notice for allegedly generating patients by felicitating RMPs and sponsoring their meetings, a practice that violates ethics and rules of NMC and TGMC Acts.
Speaking to Telangana Today, representatives of TGMC said that show-cause notices were slapped against the unqualified doctors who dupe the public by treating patients without obtaining necessary educational qualifications. They stated that action would be initiated against the doctors based on their explanation of the notices soon.
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If the replies are found unsatisfactory, their medical registrations could be cancelled. The council added that it plans to curb unethical practices by creating awareness among the public and working closely with stakeholders to ensure ethical medical care.
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