UP doctor slapped fine for not wearing mask while treatment
The SO said, "Earlier too, I had warned the doctor for not wearing a mask but he did not listen. Being a doctor, he was expected to follow the protocol but he flouted the same."
Jhansi: A doctor has been fined for not wearing a mask while treating patients at his clinic.
The Kotwali Police have slapped a challan of Rs 10,000 on a doctor in the old city who was treating patients without wearing a mask.
Also Read: Doctor Slapped Rs 25,000 Fine For Violating Medical Waste Disposal Guidelines
According to reports, a police team was on a routine checking on Tuesday evening in Nariya Bazar in the old city area where they found a doctor sitting with a number of patients in a small cabin.
The clinic was small and patients were sitting huddled together, most of them without wearing masks.
SO Kotwali Devesh Kumar Shukla fined the doctor with the maximum amount of Rs 10,000.
The SO said, "Earlier too, I had warned the doctor for not wearing a mask but he did not listen. Being a doctor, he was expected to follow the protocol but he flouted the same."
Also Read: Doctor Fined Rs 1 Lakh On Heterotopic Pregnancy After IVF
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.