All registered medical practitioners in Mumbai have been asked to report for duty at coronavirus hospitals for at least 15 days, or face action.
But they don’t have to if they’re older than 55.
Now, around 25,000 private medical practitioners in the city worst-hit by the virus have been asked to indicate their preferred workplaces.
“Your expert services are required for the prevention and treatment of Covid-19 patients, at least for 15 days,” reads an official notification from the Directorate of Medical Education and Research.
“You shall, therefore, convey your willingness and place of where you would like to render your services.”
Doctors need to use a form attached to the notification to list their qualifications and say if they suffer from any illnesses.
Failing to respond will be considered a breach of the MCI code of ethics and invite action based on provisions of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897.
This is a crucial step for Mumbai, whose case tally is reaching 10,000, and where there were earlier concerns that private clinics didn’t remain open for non-coronavirus patients.
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