Terming ‘medical corruption’ as the “worst” form of graft in the country, a top functionary of the Punjab Medical Council has urged Prime Minister to bring in a strong law with strict implementation to curb the menace. In a hard hitting open letter to PM,Dr.Grewal the president of the Punjab Medical Council, has said primarily there are three types of medical corruption — exorbitantly priced drugs, cuts and commissions to the referring doctors and referring patients for diagnostic tests and medical examinations without the actual need.
Noting that the profession of doctors “no longer” remained noble, the president alleged that referring patients for diagnostic tests without any need has given rise to “medical mafia” and politicians have also sided with the erring doctors due to which illegal practices are going on at the cost of the patients. “I want to flag for your urgent attention…
