State Bans Government Doctors Treating Private In-Patients

The State government has issued new guidelines banning government doctors from treating admitted patients in private hospitals as part of their private practice. The move comes amid concerns that such practice can disrupt services in public hospitals and affect the continuity of care for patients who are already admitted.

In an order released on Wednesday, January 28, the State Health Department clarified that while government doctors are allowed to practice privately, this practice must not interfere with their official duties.

The government pointed out that treating in-patients in private hospitals usually requires longer clinical engagement, which could negatively affect the quality and delivery of services in public hospitals. By restricting this practice, authorities aim to ensure that patients in government hospitals receive uninterrupted and proper care.

The new guidelines are expected to streamline hospital services, reduce delays, and make sure that public resources and doctors’ time are focused on serving patients in government facilities.