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| Dr Rajinder Thappa advocates reforms to strengthen medical services in Hospitals | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 29: Renowned social activist and life member of the Old-Age and Infirm Ashram, Amphalla Jammu, Dr. Rajinder Thappa has strongly advocated a series of reforms to improve emergency and routine medical care across the health institutions of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory. In a detailed statement, Dr. Thappa highlighted key concerns and offered practical suggestions to enhance the quality of healthcare delivery in Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) and District Hospitals.
Dr. Thappa emphasized the urgent need for evening rounds by senior doctors of professor rank in all medical colleges and district hospitals. He stated that such regular senior-level supervision during evening hours would significantly assist junior doctors and ensure timely, quality medical attention for patients. "Senior doctors must be visibly present and guiding teams during critical hours," he noted.
He also pointed out the importance of maintaining a proper dress code for all levels of medical staff. According to him, clear identification through uniforms would help attendants and patients in locating the right personnel, thereby improving the overall experience and coordination during emergencies.
A major concern raised by Dr. Thappa was the vacancy of posts in GMCs and district hospitals. He called on the authorities to immediately fill the vacant positions of doctors and paramedical staff, stressing that understaffing is one of the main reasons behind compromised patient care.
On the contentious issue of private practice, Dr. Thappa proposed that the government should allow it only during evening hours and place a complete ban during morning shifts when doctors are expected to serve at government health institutions. "Morning hours must be exclusively reserved for government duty," he asserted.
Highlighting the need for diagnostic readiness, Dr. Thappa recommended that MRI machines be installed in all medical colleges, with an extra unit kept in reserve in each institution for emergency use in case of machine breakdowns.
Further, he called for the availability of critical care ambulances equipped with trained drivers at every hospital to handle emergencies efficiently.
Dr. Thappa also urged for more accountability from senior hospital administration. "CMOs at GMCs and district hospitals should be active in emergency wards, not confined to offices or busy on phones," he said.
He concluded by recommending that the Medical Superintendents take twice-daily rounds of their hospitals to monitor services firsthand, and in their absence, Deputy Medical Superintendents should take over this responsibility. |
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