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The Orissa High Court tightened its oversight of SCB Medical College and Hospital (SCBMCH) in Cuttack, directing the state Health and Family Welfare Department to take strict measures against absentee doctors and ensure accountability in patient care.
A division bench of Justices SK Sahoo and V Narasingh, while hearing the matter on Friday, expressed concern that some doctors were neglecting their government duty to attend private clinics.
The court ordered the formation of an additional inspection team comprising senior officials not below the rank of deputy secretary. This team will carry out surprise visits at the hospital an...