Telangana Medical Council Takes Action Against Unqualified Doctors in Mancherial
Issuance of Show-Cause Notices
In an effort to address unethical medical practices, the Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) has issued show-cause notices to multiple doctors employed at private hospitals in Mancherial. These actions are in response to allegations that the doctors have been practicing beyond their educational qualifications, contravening the ethical guidelines set forth by the National Medical Council (NMC) and the Telangana Medical Council Acts.
Inspections Following Complaints
TGMC sources indicate that these inspections were prompted by complaints from patients and the general public. One notable case involved a doctor who claimed to have a Diploma in Cardiovascular Technology (DCT) but was found treating patients with orthopedic issues. Following a patient’s complaint, an inspection was conducted at the hospital, resulting in a notice requiring the doctor to submit copies of his educational credentials within a week.
Previous Actions Against Quacks
Recent reports from Medic Helpline highlighted that two quacks in Mancherial were booked after a series of raids conducted by the Telangana Medical Council (TSMC) and the Indian Medical Association’s (IMA) task force aimed at combating fraudulent medical practitioners in the state.
Additional Cases of Misrepresentation
In a separate incident, another doctor was found treating diabetic patients while falsely presenting himself as a diabetologist, despite not registering his specialized training with the TGMC. Furthermore, a doctor with only an MBBS degree was allegedly managing neurology and trauma cases, often with the assistance of local ambulance drivers and rural medical practitioners (RMPs).
A senior general surgeon in Mancherial was also issued a show-cause notice after being accused of treating kidney-related ailments without the requisite specialization, particularly after a patient’s condition deteriorated, leading to a formal complaint.
Unqualified Healthcare Claims
Additionally, TGMC officials reported that certain doctors at a hospital, allegedly operated by an ambulance vehicle owner, were misleading the public by claiming to offer super-specialty healthcare services without the necessary qualifications. A pediatrician has also been served a show-cause notice for allegedly generating patient referrals by facilitating RMP meetings, a practice that violates the ethics established by the NMC and TGMC Acts.
Future Actions and Public Awareness
In a statement to Telangana Today, TGMC representatives emphasized that these notices are aimed at addressing the unethical practices of unqualified doctors who mislead the public. They indicated that actions will be taken based on the doctors’ responses to the notices. If the replies are deemed unsatisfactory, the council could cancel their medical registrations.
The TGMC also plans to combat unethical practices by raising public awareness and collaborating closely with stakeholders to promote ethical medical care.