News Topic:Hospitals
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SKIMS to implement comprehensive plan to improve emergency care
Director SKIMS and Dean of the Medical Faculty SKIMS have been actively working to streamline and enhance the facilities for patients at the institute.
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SKIMS faces reagent shortage, halts stool occult blood tests
The Department of Pathology at SKIMS, Soura has informed that they are currently facing a shortage of the reagent required for the "stool for occult blood" test.
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Over 40% referrals from peripheries to LD Hospital ingenuine: Dr Muzaffar Jan
Over 40% of referrals from rural hospitals to Kashmir’s premier maternity specialty Lalla Ded Hospital turn out ingenuine.
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Obstructing ambulances may incur Rs 10,000 fine or 6-month jail term
The Traffic Police Department issued a stern warning on Sunday, cautioning that obstructing ambulances could result in hefty fines or imprisonment for up to six months.
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Blanket ban imposed on prescription of ‘branded’ medicines
Administration of SKIMS has issued a circular, aimed at clamping a blanket ban on government hospitals from prescribing any 'branded' medicines.
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Medical Representatives’ entry in hospitals takes priority over patients, causing chaos
The entry of Medical Representatives (MRs) in hospitals during official hours is causing a mess in hospitals with doctors giving them preference over patients.
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Action taken against 25 erring hospitals in J-K
In order to check fraud and implement the SEHAT scheme effectively in Jammu and Kashmir, the government has initiated action against 25 erring hospitals so far.
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Mass medications continue in J-K hospitals
Despite the government claims that Prescription Audit Committees are in place in J&K, most of the Jammu and Kashmir hospitals continue to witness mass medications.
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