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Mar232024 by News DeskNo Comments
Govt orders cease on private practice by doctor in Kashmir

Govt orders cease on private practice by doctor in Kashmir

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The Government has ordered a cease on private practice by Dr. Ishtiyaq Abdullah, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College, Baramulla anywhere in Jammu Kashmir. “Based on the findings of State Anti Fraud Unit (SAFU) regarding violations of Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) of State Health Agency, J&K and other standing instructions, it is hereby ordered that Dr. Ishtiyaq Abdullah, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College, Baramulla shall, with immediate effect, cease to indulge in any private practice across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir,” Secretary to government, H&ME department Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah said order, a copy of which lies with GNS. (GNS)
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Nov162023 by News DeskNo Comments
Clear as mud: Doctors’ illegible handwriting confuses patients, pharmacists in Kashmir

Clear as mud: Doctors’ illegible handwriting confuses patients, pharmacists in Kashmir

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Danishwar Hameed In the heart of Kulgam town, Abdul Rashid, a pharmacist, found himself in a perplexing situation when a customer handed him a doctor's prescription. After futile attempts to decipher the names and dosages, he returned the note, prompting the customer to ask with concern, "You don't have the medicine or is it too expensive?" The frustrated customer revealed, "This is the third pharmacy I have been to. My son needs the drug urgently." In the midst of attending to another person, Abdul advised him to return the prescription to the doctor for a more legible one. The longstanding humor surrounding doctors' illegible handwriting is widely accepted within the medical community, yet, for certain individuals, it's no laughing matter. The potential consequences of misinterpret...
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