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Civil Hospital's Doctor Shortage Cripples Patient Care
20 Apr
Summary
- Core departments like medicine and cardiology lack regular specialists.
- Temporary arrangements include private doctors and visiting specialists.
- Severe nursing staff shortage further strains hospital resources.
Patient care at the civil hospital has been severely disrupted due to a persistent shortage of specialist doctors. Key departments such as medicine, dermatology, and cardiology are operating without dedicated full-time specialists.
Authorities are implementing temporary solutions, including engaging empanelled private practitioners and arranging for visiting doctors. However, these measures lead to fragmented care, particularly for patients requiring ongoing treatment for chronic conditions.
The hospital is also grappling with a substantial deficit in nursing staff, with approximately half the required number currently employed. This compounds the strain on existing resources, affecting both outpatient and inpatient services.
