ADEH welcomes Raj govt’s Right to Health Act

The ADEH, however, has suggested a robust accountability mechanism in the rules whereby along with doctors, government officials would also be made accountable. A robust grievance redressal system for both patients and doctors is necessary for success. Dr Gadre along with the ADEH team of doctors have expressed hope that the state will also make the necessary budgetary allotment and back the Act with robust political will. “We also take note of the deep unrest against this act among private healthcare practitioners and have appealed to the authorities to address the core issues which are nurturing the unrest,” Dr Gadre said.

“Clarity is needed on the scope and extent of coverage. For example, obstetric emergencies are best left to gynaecologists to tackle as any doctor other than gynaecologists lack the necessary skills to provide care in such emergencies,” Dr Gadre said. “They have recommended removing the requirement of stabilizing the patient from the act. It is not within the capacity of general practitioners and small hospitals to stabilize the patient in a serious emergency. The act should also specify the nature of primary emergency treatment,” the doctor said.