TN: Radiologists decide on self regulation against unethical incentives
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Tamil Nadu: With the allegations growing against medical professionals of getting involved in the unethical practices of kickbacks and commissions, Tamil Nadu IRIA branch, has decided to take steps to stop the menace of kickbacks, and improve the image of medical practitioners before the patients
As a major step towards this, the association is reported to have brought in place a self -regulation for diagnostic centres. A resolution to this effect was passed by the member radiologists as well as owners of diagnostic radiology centres at an extraordinary general body meeting held recently.
With the resolution, the members of the association have decided to act against all unethical incentives, interpretation charges, cuts and commissions attributed to touts, middlemen and other elements. The meeting also saw a resolution towards fixing of maximum costs for various scans that shall be charged by the affiliated centres.
“Radiologists often are projected in a negative light for overcharging due to alleged unethical practices, resulting in deep sense of distrust among the public. We wanted to remove that,” said P.M. Venkatasai, president, IRIA, TN Branch informed the
As a major step towards this, the association is reported to have brought in place a self -regulation for diagnostic centres. A resolution to this effect was passed by the member radiologists as well as owners of diagnostic radiology centres at an extraordinary general body meeting held recently.
With the resolution, the members of the association have decided to act against all unethical incentives, interpretation charges, cuts and commissions attributed to touts, middlemen and other elements. The meeting also saw a resolution towards fixing of maximum costs for various scans that shall be charged by the affiliated centres.
“Radiologists often are projected in a negative light for overcharging due to alleged unethical practices, resulting in deep sense of distrust among the public. We wanted to remove that,” said P.M. Venkatasai, president, IRIA, TN Branch informed the
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