A government hospital in Kanpur has launched an inquiry after a doctor's driver was filmed examining patients and writing prescriptions.
Reader brief
Through the Reader lens: Authorities at Kanshiram Hospital in Kanpur have initiated an investigation after video footage emerged showing a doctor's driver performing medical duties in an outpatient department. The incident reportedly occurred while the emergency medical officer was away for a court appearance. A three-member committee has been formed to determine the extent of the driver's actions and potential negligence by the doctor. The driver has been removed from his position at the hospital.
What to watch next
- Outcome of the three-member committee inquiry
- Disciplinary action taken against the emergency medical officer
- Results of the police complaint filed against the driver
What was said1
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Haridatt Nemi
1 quote“We took serious cognisance of the matter after it came to our notice”
In the article
…incident took place. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Haridatt Nemi said a three-member committee headed by Chief Medical Superintendent Piyush Mishra has been formed to conduct a detailed inquiry into the incident. “ We took serious cognisance of the matter after it came to our notice ,” Mr. Nemi told PTI. The committee will examine whether Mr. Dev examined patients in the OPD, prescribed medicines and if he had done so on previous occasions as well, and submit a report within three days, he said.…