Many doctors working in India's private hospitals are under pressure to carry out unnecessary tests and procedures to meet revenue targets, says a report. "Doctors who face pressure from hospital management to overprescribe surgeries or investigations fear for their livelihood," explained a renowned Kolkata-based cardiologist. "Also they need to practice for a certain number of years, and by complaining they would be jeopardizing their career," he pointed out. A Pune-based gynecologist said the main aim of multi-specialty hospitals in India is to generate revenue and profits for their investors.
"In the race to earn higher profits, conscience takes a back seat, and doctors are encouraged to indulge in unethical practices," he added. However, some doctors disagree about the ubiquity of financial targets for doctors. According to them, setting financial goals for a doctor is not a common…
