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Early Times Report
Jammu, May 25
Taking strong notice of medical fraternity of SKIMS engaged in private practice and cautioned them that the government would not tolerate indiscipline in this regard stated Chief Minsiter Omar Abdullah .
Speaking at the 32nd Governing Body meeting of SKIMS here today, the Chief Minister said it was not befitting for doctors and other staff of the institution to engage in private practice at the cost of patient-care in the institution, when they are getting salary and perks at par with AIIMS as well as drawing non-practicing allowance.
“The private practice by SKIMS medicos should be stopped forthwith”, he said, adding government would not tolerate any indiscipline in this regard.
Close on the heels of urging non-resident doctors of the State to return home and improve quality of health services in the State, Abdullah said that measures are afoot to upgrade health institutions manned by expert doctors to make treatment more affordable for the people. He said SKIMS’ original mandate as super-specialty and referral institution can be restored only when the primary and secondary health institutions in the State are strengthened to cater to the needs of patients.
The Chief Minister said the government would upgrade SKIMS on priority and simplify procurement rules so that it improves its infrastructure, machinery, equipment and manpower. He said SKIMS should work only as a tertiary hospital and take steps so that load on it is progressively reduced.
Chairing the 32nd Governing Body Meeting of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) here at SKICC today, Mr. Abdullah said the prime concern of the government is to provide quality and affordable medical treatment to the people in the State. “Our effort is to equip districts and sub-district hospitals and primary health centres in the State with modern equipment, manned by competent and expert doctors”, he said, adding measures in this direction were already afoot.
Underlining the importance of bringing transparency in purchase of medicines, equipment and other consumable items for the hospitals, Chief Minister said a comprehensive view involving expert opinion and the requirement for particular item need to be taken into consideration. “There should be transparency and accountability in purchase of drugs and equipment for government hospitals”, Chief Minister asserted.
Calling for up-gradation of super-specialty disciplines in SKIMS, Mr. Abdullah stressed on prioritizing infrastructure development accordingly, adding construction work for most-needed blocks should get preference.
Abdullah directed Director SKIMS to take measures for keeping ECG equipment at every ward and at least one X-ray equipment at every floor so that patients were not put to inconvenience on this count. He also asked for keeping medicines available to the patients in SKIMS-run fair price outlets. He also emphasized the need for upgrading all paramedical facilities in the hospital.
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