In wake of increased flow of patients in Doon hospital, the hospital administration has imposed a moratorium on the leaves of doctors. The biggest hospital is witnessing huge footfall of patients these days. The patients are thronging the hospital due to increased cases of seasonal diseases and dengue scare in the general public.
More than 3,000 new patients are visiting the Out Patient Department (OPDs) of the hospital these days. To make matters worse three physicians of the hospital were on leave last week putting huge burden on the other doctors. Taking note of the problems of the patients the Principal Medical Superintendent (PMS) of Doon hospital has imposed a ban on leaves of the doctors. He said that the order is being given due to the increased patient flow in the hospital. Dr Aswal said that three physicians are back from their leave.
The hospital administration has issued ban on the leaves of the doctors till further orders. On Saturday, the hospital saw a huge surge of patients. Ruckus was created in the billing counter when some patients and their relatives exchanged heated verbal exchanges. The pathology lab of the hospital also reported arrival of 1561 patients for tests on the day.