News Topic:Patients
Health
Nursing home in Pulwama denies surgery on Ayushman card
A private nursing home in Pulwama town refused to perform surgery on Ayushman card after which the patient as well as the attendant had to return disappointed.
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Health
In six years, SKIMS registers 27,727 cancer patients
In six years, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura has registered over 27,000 patients ailing from cancer disease.
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Health
Bizarre! Speech therapist treating ENT patients at District Hospital Pulwama
Patients raised a hue and cry at District Hospital Pulwama on Wednesday after it was found that the doctor posing as an ENT specialist is basically a speech therapist.
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Health
Unnecessary Referrals: Doctor-tout nexus fleecing hapless patients
Heart patients from Kashmir Valley falling victims to illegal referrals reveal a nexus between local heart specialists and touts from Delhi and Haryana-based hospitals.
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J&K
Delay in payments under Ayushman Bharat hits patients
The Jammu and Kashmir administration is delaying payment to private healthcare centres under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana in J&K.
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Health
Patients suffer as Golden Cards not accepted at major private hospitals
Poor patients in Kashmir division are suffering as their Golden Cards are not being accepted at many major private hospitals.
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Health
Classic Hospital admits doctors removed uterus of Pulwama woman
Classic Hospital today admitted that they removed the uterus of the patient while she was admitted for removal of gallbladder.
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Kashmir
Patient’s uterus removed instead of gallbladder, Pulwama family alleges
In a shocking medical negligence, a woman from Pulwama has accused doctors of removing her uterus instead of gallbladder during the operation.
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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.
J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers
J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.
J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers
J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.