Pvt hosp faces action over 'profiling' of EWS patients [Times City]
Dr Nikhil Mishra regional medical director Madhukar Rainbow Hospital said the recommendations made by DGHS have been carried out The hospital is committed to providing compassionate, equitable healthcare to every patient regardless of economic status, with respect, dignity he addedTIMES VIEWSome hospitals tend to believe that they are doing a favour to EWS patients, consequently treat them badly The truth is that the EWS is part of an agreement with the government where the hospital has consented to subsidise the treatment of poor patients in lieu of lowcost land, other sundries Any discriminatory behavior is a contravention of the agreement The DCW has rightly stepped in Such an attitude must change failing which stricter punitive measures should be imposed
Published in The Times of India (Online) (10.08.2023)
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Published in The Times of India (Online) (10.08.2023)
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