H&ME department halts private practice of GMC Baramulla doctor

Srinagar, March 24: The J&K Health and Medical Education department on Saturday ordered an immediate cease of on private practice by Dr. Ishtiyaq Abdullah, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Government Medical College, Baramulla.

Doctor Abdullah cannot practice privately anywhere in J&K, the order says.

“Based on the findings of State Anti Fraud Unit (SAFU) regarding violations of Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) of State Health Agency, JK and other standing instructions, it is hereby ordered that Dr. Ishtiyaq Abdullah, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College, Baramulla shall, with immediate effect, cease to indulge in any private practice across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir,” Secretary to government, H&ME department Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah said in an order.