I was a full-time faculty at Govt.Stanley Medical College, until 1995, though the Govt.of Tamil Nadu allows private practice after officiating time 8 am to 3 pm. One of my past medical students, a very successful General Practitioner in his own Clinic at Chennai, in the year 1996 advised me to start Consultation Practice since I was willing to take Charge of an Intensive Care unit of a Private hospital. Though I was confident of managing any medical emergencies in a well-equipped hospital, I was reluctant to start consultation outpatient service.
I was amazed over the self-confidence of that doctor and questioned the secret behind his successful practice. He gently smiled at me and said the following (the doctrines of Good Clinical Practice): Be available for the consultation on time Be accessible to your patients Be honest with your Patients Be efficient in your clinical skills Don't…
