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Chandigarh Doctor Alleges Hospital Forcibly Keeping All Patients In ICU

A young Internal Medicine doctor from Chandigarh has highlighted shocking malpractices followed by a well-known private hospital.

In a widely shared video posted on social media platform Instagram, Dr Prabhleen Kaur alleged that all patients arriving at the hospital in the city are being forcibly kept in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) even when it is not required.

The doctor had joined the hospital, as it was paying well and was near her clinic. However, seeing the blatant scam, she resigned in just one day.

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“I joined a very reputed hospital. I thought I would work there in the mornings and run OPD at my own clinic in the evenings. They were paying really well, no doubt about that,” the doctor said in the video.

The doctor alleged that the hospital “just needed a physician for the show”, while the entire handling of patients was being done by the owner, a gynecologist.

“But on my very first day, I realised that they only needed a physician in name. The hospital owner, who was a gynaecologist and not a physician, was managing all the patients herself. That means she would decide every patient should be admitted, and she would also decide that every admitted patient should be kept in the ICU – and kept there for as many days as possible,” Kaur said.

She further claimed that the goal at the said hospital was to make the patients remain admitted in the ICU for as long as possible. Kaur added she was deeply disturbed seeing this and refused to be part of a system that “harms patients for money.”

“It would have been my name, but their wrongdoing. So I resigned, because I cannot allow someone to use me as a front for unethical practices,” she said.

The doctor did not mention the name of the hospital. And HealthandMe could not independently verify the details and the authenticity of the post.

However, the incident reignites concerns over accountability, patient safety, and standards of care in the country.

The video went viral and the netizens found it concerning, and some also pointed out that such issues are common with many hospitals across the country.

"Unfortunately, most doctors are doing this unethical practice these days,” a user said. 

“No surprise— the moment you enter a hospital, the first question is about insurance coverage. Feels like treatment comes second and billing comes first,” added another. 

Some also lauded the doctor for resigning and sounding the alarm.

“Salute to your integrity. Rest of the Indians are just after making money,” said a user, while another noted: “Respect to this doctor for choosing her conscience over money".

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This is not the first such incident of hospital malpractice in the country.

Days earlier, a doctor from Assam called out private hospitals for overcharging patients with inflated medicine prices and unnecessary lab tests.

Dr Priyam Bordoloi said that corporate hospital chains rely on “predatory” practices and become a “financial sinkhole” for patients.

Earlier in January this year, a viral video with allegations of gross medical negligence and institutional apathy at Dhubri Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) sparked public outrage.

The video showed a family accusing hospital staff of failing to provide basic care, delaying critical dialysis treatment, and obstructing an emergency transfer. 

The incident involved a 74-year-old Fulchand Chowdhury, whose condition reportedly worsened due to lapses in ICU monitoring, sanitation, and patient safety. 

The family claimed they were forced to care for him themselves and faced resistance when seeking transfer to a private facility.

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In January 2024, India launched guidelines for hospitals on ICU admissions and directed that hospitals cannot admit critically ill patients to the ICU without the consent of the patient and family.

According to the latest guidelines, patients who are critically ill should not be admitted to an ICU if they do not give their consent.

 "Critically ill patients should not be admitted to the ICU; if the patient or next-of-kin informed refusal to be admitted in ICU."

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A young Internal Medicine doctor from Chandigarh has highlighted shocking malpractices followed by a well-known private hospital. In a widely shared video posted on social media platform Instagram, Dr Prabhleen Kaur alleged that all patients arriving at the hospital in the city are being forcibly kept in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) even when it is not required.The doctor had joined the hospital, as it was paying well and was near her clinic. However, seeing the blatant scam, she resigned in just one day.Also Read: Scientists Link Vaping to 2 Types of Cancer; DNA-Damaging Chemicals to Blame“I joined a very reputed hospital. I thought I would work there in the mornings and run OPD at my own clinic in the evenings. They were paying really well, no doubt about that,” the doctor said in the video.The doctor alleged that the hospital “just needed a physician for the show”, while the entire handling of patients was being done by the owner, a gynecologist.“But on my very first day, I realised that they only needed a physician in name. The hospital owner, who was a gynaecologist and not a physician, was managing all the patients herself. That means she would decide every patient should be admitted, and she would also decide that every admitted patient should be kept in the ICU – and kept there for as many days as possible,” Kaur said. She further claimed that the goal at the said hospital was to make the patients remain admitted in the ICU for as long as possible. Kaur added she was deeply disturbed seeing this and refused to be part of a system that “harms patients for money.”“It would have been my name, but their wrongdoing. So I resigned, because I cannot allow someone to use me as a front for unethical practices,” she said.The doctor did not mention the name of the hospital. And HealthandMe could not independently verify the details and the authenticity of the post.However, the incident reignites concerns over accountability, patient safety, and standards of care in the country.The video went viral and the netizens found it concerning, and some also pointed out that such issues are common with many hospitals across the country."Unfortunately, most doctors are doing this unethical practice these days,” a user said. “No surprise— the moment you enter a hospital, the first question is about insurance coverage. Feels like treatment comes second and billing comes first,” added another. Some also lauded the doctor for resigning and sounding the alarm.“Salute to your integrity. Rest of the Indians are just after making money,” said a user, while another noted: “Respect to this doctor for choosing her conscience over money".              View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Dr. Prabhleen Kaur MD (@yourfamilyphysician)]]>Also read: NASA’s Artemis II Mission To Test Human Health in Deep SpaceOther Such IncidentsThis is not the first such incident of hospital malpractice in the country.Days earlier, a doctor from Assam called out private hospitals for overcharging patients with inflated medicine prices and unnecessary lab tests. Dr Priyam Bordoloi said that corporate hospital chains rely on “predatory” practices and become a “financial sinkhole” for patients.Earlier in January this year, a viral video with allegations of gross medical negligence and institutional apathy at Dhubri Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) sparked public outrage.The video showed a family accusing hospital staff of failing to provide basic care, delaying critical dialysis treatment, and obstructing an emergency transfer. The incident involved a 74-year-old Fulchand Chowdhury, whose condition reportedly worsened due to lapses in ICU monitoring, sanitation, and patient safety. The family claimed they were forced to care for him themselves and faced resistance when seeking transfer to a private facility.Also read: Bob Harris: BBC Radio 2 Host Hospitalized For Prostate Cancer TreatmentWho Should Be Kept In The ICU?In January 2024, India launched guidelines for hospitals on ICU admissions and directed that hospitals cannot admit critically ill patients to the ICU without the consent of the patient and family.According to the latest guidelines, patients who are critically ill should not be admitted to an ICU if they do not give their consent. "Critically ill patients should not be admitted to the ICU; if the patient or next-of-kin informed refusal to be admitted in ICU."

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