CM Sukhu Orders New Committee to Review IGMC Incident, Stresses Strict Action Against Misbehaviour with Patients.
Shimla:
In a decisive move to strengthen patient care and professional ethics in the state’s healthcare system, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today directed the formation of a new committee to re-examine the recent IGMC incident. Presiding over a meeting of the Health Department, the Chief Minister emphasized that misbehaviour with patients will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
Addressing the officials, CM Sukhu said the government is committed to ensuring adequate security for doctors and hospital staff while maintaining strict accountability for professional conduct. He instructed the Health Department to introduce mandatory courses on human behaviour and man-management for all doctors to reinforce the ethics of medical practice.
The Chief Minister also proposed the inclusion of behavioural evaluation in doctors’ Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) to encourage patient-friendly practices. He added that any instances of misbehaviour from patients or attendants should be promptly reported to senior authorities.
Highlighting the state’s efforts to strengthen healthcare services, CM Sukhu stated that the government is filling vacant posts of doctors and paramedical staff to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery. “Hundreds of posts have already been filled in the Health Department, and more will be created in the near future,” he said.
Additionally, the Chief Minister revealed that the government is considering offering incentives to highly qualified doctors to attract more specialists to the public medical sector, further enhancing healthcare quality in Himachal Pradesh.
The meeting was attended by Health Minister Dr. (Col.) Dhani Ram Shandil, Secretary Health Sandeep Kadam, Director Medical Education Dr. Rakesh Sharma, Director Health Services Dr. Gopal Berry, Special Secretaries Dr. Ashwani Sharma and Jitender Sanjta, along with other senior officials.
CM Sukhu’s directions reflect the state government’s resolve to maintain a safe, respectful, and patient-centric healthcare environment while supporting medical professionals in delivering quality care.
