SHAHJAHANPUR: A shocking case of unethical medical malpractice has come to light at a government medical college, where a doctor has been accused of prescribing exorbitantly priced medicines to patients while receiving hefty commissions.
According to sources, the doctor, who was treating patients privately, allegedly wrote prescriptions for medicines costing no less than Rs 7,000 per day. He insisted that patients purchase these medicines from a specific medical store. However, the same medicines were available at other stores for as low as Rs 1,100 per day.
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The case came to light when the family of a patient, Sant Ram, discovered the price difference after buying medicines from another store. Upon confronting the doctor, they faced hostility, with the doctor allegedly abusing them and forcibly discharging the patient from the hospital.
Investigations have revealed that the medical store linked to the doctor was involved in an organized scheme where commissions as high as Rs 5,900 per purchase were being pocketed by the doctor. Following the revelation, a case has been registered against the accused, Dr. Anil Raj, based on a complaint filed by Inspector Pravesh Singh of Chowk Kotwali.
The incident has sparked outrage, raising serious concerns about unethical practices in the medical field. Authorities have assured a thorough probe, and strict action is expected against those responsible for exploiting patients in their time of need.