Recently we received this complaint from a patient having gone to the government hospital for check-up in the neighboring city. The patient complained that the doctor on duty who checked her up was drunk. It was shocking news. Healthcare provider community is regarded as the god in our society.
On talking to other staff members of the hospital revealed that the doctor in question is alcoholic. And it is not the first time any patient has felt un-comfortable with getting treatment from him. This doctor was found having some relatives in the health ministry and other influential post saving his carrier despite the hospital authority trying to take action against him.
After having known all the facts, we are discussing what action should be taken against this doctor? On the other hand, while researching to decide the suitable action for this doctor, we found a similar news article in the Wall Street Journal & the same new article was found here as well.