PGI Chandigarh to LEGALLY Deal with Unauthorized Pharma MRs, Private Lab Representatives and Doctors who invite them

New Delhi: In a stringent view to curtail unfair trade practices and discourage unethical business in the hospital premises carried out by the representatives of private labs and pharma firms, the authorities at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) have concluded to deal with the concerned persons as per legal provisions.

Confirmation to this effect was given by the PGIMER director Jagat Ram, who circulated an official order in this regard a week ago. The order stated that the administration has taken note of the unauthorised entry by representatives of private laboratories and pharmaceutical firms in the hospital wards and OTs for meeting the medical requirements of patients in case of last moment surgeries.

The office order noted that previous orders in this regard have been issued and despite this due to various factors Including at nick of time requirements of surgery, such unauthorized  Personnel enter the Ots and Wards of the Hospital.

In continuation to this office order issued under EndSt. No. PGl-MA1-1 20181F-1. fin concerned -73, dated 23.03.2018 wherein it Was brought to the notice of all concerned  Officers/Officials Of the Institute that the unauthorized personnel from the Private Labs and Medical Representatives of various Pharma by Companies are trying to carry their business in an unethical way by approaching the patients and their attendants. Various circulars have been issued by the Hospital Administration on this issue. However, due to various factors Including at nick of time requirements of surgery, such unauthorized  Personnel enter the Ots and Wards of the Hospital. This practice is totally unacceptable, unethical and amount to malpractices.