News Desk : dhakamirror.com
In order to improve hospital services and make sure appropriate treatment for those hurt during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, the Ministry of Health has issued 10 directives. One of these directives prohibits representatives of pharmaceutical companies from entering hospitals.
A directive signed by the deputy secretary of the Health Service Department, Umme Habiba, was sent to all hospitals in the country on November 18.
It was said that strict legal action would be taken against anyone failing to comply with the directive.
The directive says that all public and private hospitals must ensure proper treatment for the injured from the uprising. Injured individuals must be given priority in receiving treatment, and all medical care for the injured should be free of charge.
Moreover, if any injured person cannot afford treatment in private hospitals, the government will bear the cost of their medication. The relevant bills and vouchers must be submitted to the health directorate for verification and payment.
The directive further mentions that if an injured person requires advanced treatment abroad (for conditions that cannot be treated in the country and for which treatment abroad could lead to recovery), the relevant medical board’s advice must be sought, and the application for sending the individual abroad should be sent urgently to the Health Services Department with appropriate documentation.
Additionally, the directive says that hospitals must introduce visitor cards for all eligible visitors. No visitor without a card will be allowed to enter or stay in the hospital or patient rooms.
The hospital authorities are responsible for ensuring this.
Also, no representatives from pharmaceutical companies or dealers from various companies will be allowed to enter the hospital.
Every doctor and medical staff must follow the prescribed schedule for patient consultations and examinations.
Each hospital is required to set up a reception desk to ensure organized service delivery. The receptionist should sort patients according to their conditions and direct them to the appropriate doctor.
The directive also emphasizes the need to organize the ticket purchasing system for service seekers in an orderly manner, with a digital system introduced in all hospitals.
No unregistered or uncertified individuals should be allowed to be involved in any stage of treatment in the hospital, and hospital authorities must ensure this.
