SC Decision on Lab Reports will create shortage, promote Signature lending: AHPI
Advertisement
New Delhi: With the Supreme Court judgment clearly enunciating who can sign lab reports based on the recommendations of the MCI , the Association of Healthcare Providers (India) have now written to the Union Health Ministry, informing that the said decision is going to create an artificial shortage of signatories of lab reports with only a meagre number of qualified pathologists being available to sign the huge number of laboratory reports in the country.
The association was also seen stating that the decision may have an adverse effect in terms to encouraging the practice of signature lending, whereby pathologists would begin lending electronic signatures from one central office to hundreds of test reports and hamper the quality of laboratory reports.
Medical Dialogues team had earlier reported that resting the case on the issue of who can sign laboratory reports, a recent supreme court judgment had clearly stated that a Laboratory Report can be countersigned only by a registered medical practitioner with a
The association was also seen stating that the decision may have an adverse effect in terms to encouraging the practice of signature lending, whereby pathologists would begin lending electronic signatures from one central office to hundreds of test reports and hamper the quality of laboratory reports.
Medical Dialogues team had earlier reported that resting the case on the issue of who can sign laboratory reports, a recent supreme court judgment had clearly stated that a Laboratory Report can be countersigned only by a registered medical practitioner with a
Our comments section is governed by our Comments Policy . By posting comments at Medical Dialogues you automatically agree with our Comments Policy , Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy .
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.