Mumbai, Nov 22: To ensure that no patient is denied timely treatment due to internal disputes among doctors, Mumbai’s Gokuldas Tejpal (GT) Hospital has introduced a key reform in its emergency department. Under the new system, intern doctors on duty will immediately assess, admit, and begin treatment for patients, even if resident doctors are engaged in disagreements over which department should take charge.

New System Eliminates Complaints of Delayed Admissions

The measure has already shown results, with complaints of delays in admission and treatment in the casualty ward now almost entirely eliminated.

Inter-Department Disputes Previously Caused Delays, Even Deaths

In many government hospitals, disagreements frequently arise between resident doctors of different departments over pat

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