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Doctors take an oath to serve their patients and uphold medical ethics.
However, in Rajasthan, doctors have been protesting against the state's right to health policy.
Follow this thread to know why👇
#doctorstrike #rajasthan #jaipur
However, in Rajasthan, doctors have been protesting against the state's right to health policy.
Follow this thread to know why👇
#doctorstrike #rajasthan #jaipur
Is it new?
Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life for all Indians, which includes the right to good health.
The Rajasthan Right to Health Act aims to make health a practical right, not just a theoretical one.
Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life for all Indians, which includes the right to good health.
The Rajasthan Right to Health Act aims to make health a practical right, not just a theoretical one.
Provisions for Emergency Care
Neither government nor private hospitals nor doctors can refuse a person seeking emergency treatment.
Patients seeking treatment in private healthcare facilities are not required to make advance payments for treatment or tests.
Neither government nor private hospitals nor doctors can refuse a person seeking emergency treatment.
Patients seeking treatment in private healthcare facilities are not required to make advance payments for treatment or tests.
State government to reimburse private hospitals for the cost of treatment if a patient is unable to pay for it.
Provisions for Patient Rights
Right to choose where to get medicines and get tests done, discouraging private hospitals from pushing in-house pharmacies.
Right to choose where to get medicines and get tests done, discouraging private hospitals from pushing in-house pharmacies.
Right to receive sufficient information about their health status and treatment options.
The law also guarantees a patient's right to privacy and confidentiality.
The law also guarantees a patient's right to privacy and confidentiality.
Provisions for Enforcement
Violation of the Act can result in a fine of Rs 10,000 for hospitals or doctors, increasing to Rs 25,000 for subsequent violations.
An ombudsman will be appointed to investigate complaints and take action
Violation of the Act can result in a fine of Rs 10,000 for hospitals or doctors, increasing to Rs 25,000 for subsequent violations.
An ombudsman will be appointed to investigate complaints and take action
The state government to establish a fund to provide financial assistance to patients who cannot afford treatment at private hospitals.
Why are the Doctors against it?
Doctors argue that the right to health policy may also lead to undue interference from bureaucracy
Additional pressure on doctors who are already dealing with a high workload and burnout
Doctors argue that the right to health policy may also lead to undue interference from bureaucracy
Additional pressure on doctors who are already dealing with a high workload and burnout
Patients choosing to get medicines and tests from outside pharmacies and labs can hurt hospital finances.
Have you ever been forced by a hospital to use their in-house lab or pharmacy for medicines and tests?
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Have you ever been forced by a hospital to use their in-house lab or pharmacy for medicines and tests?
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