More than 20 patients returned from Roorkee Civil Hospital without consultation on Friday after the orthopaedics specialist remained on leave. The department’s outpatient clinic, or OPD, could not operate in the doctor’s absence.
The disruption affected patients who had reached the hospital expecting treatment for orthopaedic problems. They had to leave without being examined, adding to concerns over the impact of the hospital’s doctor shortage on routine services.
ENT patients examined in emergency department
The ENT doctor was assigned to emergency duty on Friday. Despite that responsibility, the doctor also examined patients who had arrived for the ENT outpatient service in the emergency department.
The arrangement allowed ENT patients to receive consultations, but the orthopaedics OPD remained unavailable. The incident shows how staff availability is influencing the delivery of outpatient care at the civil hospital.
Conclusion
The orthopaedics OPD at Roorkee Civil Hospital could not function on Friday because its specialist was on leave, leaving more than 20 patients without consultation. ENT patients were examined in the emergency department while the doctor was ed there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why was the orthopaedics OPD closed?
The orthopaedics specialist was on leave, so the department’s OPD could not operate on Friday.
Q. How many patients returned without consultation?
More than 20 patients returned without being examined.
Q. Where were ENT patients examined?
The ENT doctor examined OPD patients in the emergency department while assigned to emergency duty.
Q. What wider issue did the disruption highlight?
It highlighted the effect of the doctor shortage on outpatient services at Roorkee Civil Hospital.
