In a recent landmark judgement by the High Court, hospitals in Delhi Government and MCD Hospitals were involved in a legal battle concerning healthcare provisions. This case highlights significant changes in the healthcare system and emphasizes the importance of accessible and efficient medical services for all. Stay tuned for more insights on this case and its implications in the healthcare sector.
Facts
- Funds / grants will be readily available for hospitals in rural areas based on demand
- RAN IT platform to be extended to Delhi Government hospitals and MCD hospitals
- Financial assistance can be sought expeditiously by hospitals with unique issues in both rural and densely populated areas
Analysis
- Government hospitals in Delhi are recommended to upgrade their websites for real-time updates on available medicine, implants, and devices.
- Electronic Display Systems should be installed in public hospitals for dynamic information on drugs, implants, and devices.
- Powers of H.O.D are conferred to Medical Directors of Government Hospitals for passing emergency treatment applications.
- Nodal Officers are to be appointed in all public hospitals to ensure all requisite requirements for availing financial assistance.
- The process of preparing rate cards for equipment, implants, and medicines for various schemes must start immediately and be completed in 3 months.
- Revolving funds should be created by Ministries of Health & Family Welfare and MCD for patients with chronic, rare, debilitating, or lethal diseases.
- Hospitals must be patient-friendly and accessible, working in close association with each other to benefit economically weaker sections of society.
Decision
- Hospitals should continue to care for patients through available resources
- Patients should not be asked to get quotations for estimated treatment costs
- Responsibility for estimating treatment costs and implants lies with H.O.D (MS/MD)
- Hospitals advised to be proactive and expedite approval process within 7 days
- DAK should sanction cases preferably within 7 days
- Hospital staff responsible for scheme implementation to be sensitized and trained in communication skills
Case Title: SARVESH Vs. ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES & ORS. (2024:DHC:3852-DB)
Case Number: W.P.(C)-5188/2014
