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Telangana Medical Council Flags Unauthorized Practice at Seven Clinics
The Telangana Medical Council checked seven clinics and hospitals in Hyderabad.
It was looking for people treating patients without the required medical training or registrations.
The council said some workers had qualifications such as BA, Intermediate, BPharmacy or BUMS.
It alleged that some people gave allopathic treatment even though they lacked permission to do so.
Inspectors also reported problems with patient records at one clinic.
At Shifa Clinic, they said allopathic medicines and IV fluids were being used.
At Shreya Hospital, the council questioned how Dr P. Sharath Babu described his medical qualification.
Officials said they would check records and certificates before taking further action.
The council said inspections will continue to protect patients.
The Telangana Medical Council conducted surprise inspections at seven Hyderabad clinics and hospitals on Sunday.
The council alleged that people with qualifications including BA, Intermediate, BPharmacy and BUMS were providing unauthorized allopathic treatment.
Inspectors reported alleged record falsification at Bhaskar Clinic and unauthorized inpatient treatment at Sai Ganesh First Aid Centre.
At Sai Clinic, a BPharmacy graduate allegedly practiced modern medicine without required DRA and DCA registrations.
The council is examining allegations involving Shifa Clinic and Shreya Hospital before pursuing legal or ethics-related action.
- Who
- The Telangana Medical Council, represented by Dr G. Srinivas, Dr V. Naresh Kumar and Dr K.U.N. Vishnu, conducted the inspections.
- What
- The council investigated alleged unauthorized allopathic practice, questionable qualifications, missing registrations and related recordkeeping issues.
- Where
- The inspections covered seven clinics and hospitals in Hyderabad, including facilities in Golconda and Serilingampally.
- When
- The surprise inspections took place on Sunday.
- Why
- The council said it was seeking to prevent quackery, enforce healthcare laws and protect patient safety.
Key facts
- Inspecting body
- Telangana Medical Council (TGMC)
- Establishments inspected
- Seven clinics and hospitals
- Inspection location
- Hyderabad
- Qualifications mentioned
- Intermediate, BA, BPharmacy and BUMS
- Bhaskar Clinic allegation
- The operator allegedly provided services in another person's name and recorded a 101°F fever for an allegedly afebrile patient.
- Shifa Clinic allegation
- The council alleged that antibiotics, corticosteroids and IV fluids were used for patients without the required authorization or DRA registration.
- Shreya Hospital allegation
- Dr P. Sharath Babu allegedly presented himself as an MS Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon and performed orthopaedic procedures.
- Potential action
- The council said it would examine records and certificates and initiate legal or ethics-related action against confirmed violators.
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