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Telangana Medical Council Cracks Down On Alleged Unauthorised Medical Practice
The Telangana Medical Council checked 12 healthcare facilities in two mandals.
The inspections happened on October 2.
Officials said some people may have been treating patients with modern medicines without the required qualifications or permission.
They reported finding medicines such as antibiotics, steroids and painkillers at some places.
The council also raised concerns about medical-waste disposal and laboratory reports.
It alleged that two practitioners used other doctors’ names.
The council said legal action would be taken where appropriate.
People can report suspected unauthorised practice confidentially.
The Telangana Medical Council inspected 12 facilities in Kalwakurty and Amangal mandals on October 2.
The council alleged that unqualified or unauthorised people were providing modern medical treatment.
Inspectors reportedly found or identified antibiotics, steroids, injections, painkillers and IV fluids at some facilities.
The council alleged identity misuse by practitioners and inadequate specialist review of diagnostic reports.
TGMC said it would pursue legal action and refer AYUSH-related cases to the competent authority.
- Who
- The Telangana Medical Council, represented by Dr G. Srinivas and Dr Imran Ali, conducted the inspections.
- What
- The council investigated alleged unauthorised practice of modern medicine and reported several violations.
- Where
- The inspections covered facilities in Kalwakurty and Amangal mandals in Telangana.
- When
- The inspections took place on October 2.
- Why
- The inspections were conducted to identify people allegedly practising modern medicine without the required qualifications or authorisation.
Key facts
- Inspecting body
- Telangana Medical Council (TGMC)
- Locations
- Kalwakurty and Amangal mandals
- Inspection date
- October 2
- Facilities inspected
- 12
- Reported medicines
- Antibiotics, antifungal medicines, dexamethasone injections, painkillers, steroids and IV fluids
- Alleged additional violations
- Improper biomedical-waste disposal, identity misuse and diagnostic reports lacking appropriate specialist review
- Complaint hotline
- 9154382828; TGMC said complainants’ identities would remain confidential
Quotes
Dr G. Srinivas
Telangana Medical Council member involved in the inspections
“No unauthorised or unqualified person practising Modern Medicine anywhere in the state will be spared.”
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