THE GENERAL BODY OF A.P. MEDICAL COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE GENERAL BODY OF A.P. MEDICAL COUNCIL HELD AT 2-00 P.M. ON 10-01-2008 IN DR.CHIGURUPATI NAGESWARA RAO COUNCIL HALL. The following members are present:- 1. Dr.Vallabhaneni Ramprasad. Chairman 2. Dr.G.Balamaddaiah. Vice-Chairman 3. Dr.Balbeer Singh Yadav. Member 4. Dr.K.Ramesh Reddy. Member 5. Dr.P.Vijayachander Reddy. Member 6. Dr.Nagalla Kishore. Member 7. Dr.E.Ravinder Reddy. Member 8. Dr.A.V.Krishnam Raju. Member 9. Dr.Cipai Subrahmanyam. Member 10. Dr.K.L.Sampath Kumar. Member 11. Dr.Surapureddy Sreenivasa Reddy. Member 12. Dr.Raj Siddarth. Member 13. Dr.Ramesh Chandra, DH Ex-officio Member 14. Dr.A.Y.Chary, DME Ex-officio Member 15. Dr.C.Padmavathi Member The Director Institute of Preventive Medicine ex-officio member has neither attended the meeting nor taken leave of absence. The General Body meeting was presided over by Dr.V.Ram Prasad, Chairman. As per the directions of the Chairman, the Secretary/Registrar initiated the discussions. Copies of the proceedings of the General Body dated 17-07-2007, the minutes of the Executive Committee dated 17-07-2007, 28-08-2007, 30-10-2007 and 04-12-2007 are made available in advance to all the Members of the Council. The General Body after detailed discussion and after taking into account of the material placed before it, has passed the following resolutions unanimously. 1. TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING OF THE GENERAL BODY HELD ON 17-07-2007. Resolved that the minutes of the meeting of the General Body held on 17-07-2007 be confirmed. 2. TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HELD ON 17-07- 2007, 28-08-2007, 30-10-2007 AND 04-12-2007
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THE GENERAL BODY OF A.P. MEDICAL COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE GENERAL BODY OF A.P. MEDICAL COUNCIL HELD AT 2-00 P.M. ON 10-01-2008 IN DR.CHIGURUPATI
NAGESWARA RAO COUNCIL HALL.
The following members are present:- 1. Dr.Vallabhaneni Ramprasad. Chairman 2. Dr.G.Balamaddaiah. Vice-Chairman 3. Dr.Balbeer Singh Yadav. Member 4. Dr.K.Ramesh Reddy. Member 5. Dr.P.Vijayachander Reddy. Member 6. Dr.Nagalla Kishore. Member 7. Dr.E.Ravinder Reddy. Member 8. Dr.A.V.Krishnam Raju. Member 9. Dr.Cipai Subrahmanyam. Member 10. Dr.K.L.Sampath Kumar. Member 11. Dr.Surapureddy Sreenivasa Reddy. Member 12. Dr.Raj Siddarth. Member 13. Dr.Ramesh Chandra, DH Ex-officio Member 14. Dr.A.Y.Chary, DME Ex-officio Member 15. Dr.C.Padmavathi Member The Director Institute of Preventive Medicine ex-officio member has neither attended the meeting nor taken leave of absence.
The General Body meeting was presided over by Dr.V.Ram Prasad, Chairman. As per the directions of the Chairman, the Secretary/Registrar initiated the discussions. Copies of the proceedings of the General Body dated 17-07-2007, the minutes of the Executive Committee dated 17-07-2007, 28-08-2007, 30-10-2007 and 04-12-2007 are made available in advance to all the Members of the Council.
The General Body after detailed discussion and after taking into account of the material placed before it, has passed the following resolutions unanimously.
1. TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING OF THE GENERAL BODY HELD ON 17-07-2007.
Resolved that the minutes of the meeting of the General Body held on 17-07-2007be confirmed.
2. TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HELD ON 17-07-2007, 28-08-2007, 30-10-2007 AND 04-12-2007
Resolved that the minutes of the meetings of the Executive Committee held on
17-07-2007, 28-08-2007, 30-10-2007 and 04-12-2007 be confirmed.
3. TO CONSIDER THE OBSERVATIONS OF THE ETHICAL & MAL PRACTICES COMMITTEE & RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND TAKE NECESSARY DECISIONS ON VARIOUS CASES.
Resolved that both the doctors, Dr.Uday Naik and Dr.M.Nagaraj be “Censured for their for the lapses, they have committed in not maintaining proper records”
Resolved that the name of Dr.M.Srinivasa Rao be erased from Medical Register for a period 1 (one) Year as per the provisions of Section-17(2) of Andhra Pradesh Medical Practitioners Registration Act, 1968.
Resolved that the name of Dr.V.S.R.Prasad be erased from Medical Register for a period 1 (one) Year as per the provisions of Section-17(2) of Andhra Pradesh Medical Practitioners Registration Act, 1968.
Resolved that Dr.S.Satyanarayana Reddy be discharged from the allegations made against him.
Also resolved that Dr.M.Lakshmi Ratna be discharged from the allegations made against her.
Nominated by the Council (i)Dr. P.Ramesh :Member (ii)Dr.P.Samba Siva Rao :Member (iii)Dr.J.Ravi Kumar :Member
6. Medical Education, Medical Colleges & Allied Institutions Committee Dr.Cipai Subramanyam :Chairman Dr. (Mrs.) Sucharitha Murthy Director, Institute of Pre. Medicine:Member Dr.K.Ramesh Reddy :Member
7. Public Relations Committee Dr. Raj Siddharth :Chairman Dr.C.Padmavathi :Member Dr.S.Srinivasa Reddy :Member
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Nominated by the Council (i)Dr.G.S.Murthy :Member (ii)Dr.Sai Prasad :Member (iii) Dr.Dilip P. Bhanu Shali :Member
8. Legal and Anti quackery Committee Dr.E.Ravinder Reddy :Chairman Dr.Cipai Subramanyam :Member Dr.Raj Siddharth :Member
Nominated by the Council (i) Dr.Venugopal : Member (ii) Dr.V.S.Prasad : Member (iii)Dr.Maheswar Reddy (APJUDA) : Member
8.TO CONSIDER ANY OTHER ITEM WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE CHAIR.(1)TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE A.P.MEDICAL COUNCIL(CONDUCT OF) ELECTION RULES,1978 TO CONDUCT ELECTIONS TO THE COUNCIL ON THE LINES OF BAR COUNCIL OF THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH ELECTIONS.
Resolved that A.P.MEDICAL COUNCIL (CONDUCT OF ELECTION) RULES, 1978 be amended on the lines of on the lines of Bar Council of the State of Andhra Pradesh elections. Also resolved that Draft APMC ELECTION (AMENDMENT) RULES be prepared in consultation with the Standing Counsel and the same may be placed before the Executive Committee/General Body in March, 2008 for further consideration and approval.
(2) TO CONSIDER CONVENING PRESS CONFERENCE TO HIGH LIGHT THE ETHICAL ASPECTS OF ADVERTISEMENTS APPEARING IN DAILIES/WEEKLIES/MONTHLIES AND ALSO IN THE ELECTRONIC MEDIA.
Resolved that a Press Conference be convened to “highlight the Ethical aspects of advertisements appearing in Print and Visual media”. Also resolved that a message should go to all doctors through the Press & Visual media so that the doctors shall desist from giving advertisements and keep large size hoardings which are unethical as per the IMC Regulations, 2002
The meeting concluded with Vote of thanks to the Chair.
Sd/-Sd/- CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY APMC
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE GENERAL BODY OF A.P. MEDICAL COUNCIL HELD AT 3-00 P.M. ON 30-03-2008 IN DR.CHIGURUPATI
NAGESWARA RAO COUNCIL HALL.
The following members are present:-
1. Dr.Vallabhaneni Ramprasad. Chairman 2. Dr.Balbeer Singh Yadav. Vice-Chairman 3. Dr.G.Balamaddaiah. Member 4. Dr.K.Ramesh Reddy. Member 5. Dr.K.L.Sampath Kumar. Member 6. Dr.P.Vijaya Chander Reddy Member 7. Dr.Nagalla Kishore Member 8. Dr.E.Ravinder Reddy Member 9. Dr. Surapureddy Sreenivasa Reddy. Member 10. Dr.Raj Siddarth. Member 11. Dr.C.Padmavathi Member
The Chairman has granted leave of absence to Dr.A.V.Krishnam Raju and Dr.Cipai Subrahmanyam, Members who could not attend to the meeting.
The Director of Medical Education, the Director of Health and the Director Institute of Preventive Medicine ex-officio members have neither attended the meeting nor taken leave of absence.
The General Body after detailed discussion and after taking into account of the material placed before it, has passed the following resolutions unanimously.
1. TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING OF THE GENERAL BODY HELD ON 10-01-2008.
Resolved that the minutes of the meeting of the General Body held on 10.01.2008 be confirmed.
2. TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN, FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR 2008-09.
It is unanimously resolved to approve the Report of the Chairman, Finance Committee for the year 2008-09.
3. TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE BUDGET PROPOSALS FOR THE YEAR 2008-09.
It is unanimously resolved that the Budget Proposals for the year 2008-09 be approved.
4. TO CONSIDER REPORT OF THE ETHICAL & MAL-PRACTICES COMMITTEE DATED:14.03.2008.
It is unanimously resolved to approve the Interim Report of the Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee. It is also resolved that Dr.A.Venkateswara Reddy, Dermatologist be warned not to practice Homeopathic system of medicine and not to conduct classes in Homeopathy.
5. TO CONSIDER INSTITUTING A.P.MEDICAL COUNCIL GOLD MEDAL FROM MAY/JUNE, 2008 FOR BEST OUTGOING STUDENT OF EACH MEDICAL COLLEGE IN LIEU OF CASH WARD OF RS.10,000/-.
It is unanimously resolved that A.P.Medical Council Gold Medal be instituted and awarded to the best outgoing student in each Medical College in the State who secured highest marks in Final MBBS Examination, Part-I and Part-II put together. It is also resolved that the Gold Medal be awarded as per the modalities worked out by the Chairman, MCE Committee from May / June, 2008. Further, it is resolved that the Gold Medal be awarded in a function conducted in the College simultaneously when the Internees Ethics Awareness Programme are conducted where the member of the would be present.
6. TO CONSIDER GRANTING REGISTRATION OF POST GRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS IN THE CASES OF QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WERE RECOMMENDED BY P.G.COMMITTEE, MCI AND FORWARDED BY MEDICAL COUNCIL OF INDIA TO CNETRAL GOVERNMENT FOR PUBLICATION IN GOVT. OF INDIA GAZETTEE.
It is unanimously resolved that Registration of Post Graduate Qualification be granted to those candidates, where the Post Graduate Committee of MCI recommended for recognition and the Medical Council of India has approved the same and forwarded to Government of India for publication in Government of India Gazettee.
7. TO CONSIDER WAIVER OF FEE FOR FOREIGN VISITING DOCTORS – VISITING SATHYA SAI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, PRASHANTHI NILAYAM, PUTTAPARTI (AS IT IS CHARITY FOR A PHILANTRAFIC INSTITUTION)
It is resolved that there shall be no consideration for exemption of fee. It is also resolved that payment of Registration Fee of Rs.2,000/- or Rs.5,000/- shall be applicable to all foreign visiting doctors irrespective of the hospital in which they undertake the demonstration of their skill or similar work.
Sd/-Secretary Sd/-Chairman APMC APMC
ANDHRA PRADESH MEDIAL COUNCIL: HYDERABAD-500 095MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE GENERAL BODY TO BE HELD ON 16-12-2008 AT 11.30 AM IN Dr.CHIGURUPATI NAGESWARA RAO
COUNCIL’S HALL, HYDERABAD.
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The General Body meeting of the APMC held on 16.12.2008. Dr.V.Ramprasad, Chairman,
A.P.Medical Council has presided over the meeting. The following are present:
1. Dr.V.Ram Prasad Chairman 2. Dr.Balbeer Singh Yadav Vice-Chairman 3. Dr.G.Balamaddaiah Member 4. Dr.K.L.Sampath Kumar Member 5. Dr.K.Ramesh Reddy Member 6. Dr.P.Vijaya Chander Reddy Member 7. Dr.Surapureddy Srinivasa
Reddy Member
8. Dr.E.Ravinder Reddy Member 9. Dr.Cipai Subramanyam Member
10. Dr.Nagalla Kishore Member 11. Dr.Raj Siddhartha Member 12. Sri.K.Satyanarana Murty Secretary
The Chairman has granted leave of absence to Dr.A.V.KRISHNAM RAJU,
Dr.C.PADMAVATHI members and Dr.K.N.Sudha Ramana, Director of Medical
Education, Dr.P.Ramesh Chandra, Director of Health & Dr.P.Sucharitha Murthy,
Director Institute of Preventive Medicine, Hyderabad Ex-Officio Members who
expressed their inability to attend the meeting.
The General Body meeting was presided over by Dr.V.Ram Prasad,
Chairman. As per the directions of the Chairman, the Secretary/Registrar
initiated the discussions. Copies of the proceedings of the General Body dated
30-03-2008, the Minutes of the Executive Committee meetings dated 2-5-
2008, 08-06-2008, 30-07-2008,20-09-2008,14-11-2008 and 16-12-2008, the
Minutes of Ethical & Mal Practices Committee meetings held on 26-06-2008,
29-07-2008,16-09-2008 & 26-10-2008, the decisions of the Administrative
Committee meeting held on 29-07-2008, the decisions of the Finance
Committee meeting held on 16-12-2008, Auditor’s Report for the year 2007-
08, Financial Statement of the Council as on 12-12-2008 are made available to
all the Members of the Council.
After detailed discussion and taking into consideration of the material placed
before it, the General Body has passed the following resolutions unanimously.
1. TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING OF THE
GENERAL BODY HELD ON 30-03-2008.
Resolved that the Minutes of the meeting of the General Body held
on 30.03.2008 be confirmed.
2. TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
HELD ON 2-5-2008, 8-6-2008,30-07-2008,20-09-2008 AND 14-
11-2008
It is resolved that the minutes of the meetings of the Executive
Committee held on 02.05.2008, 08.06.2008, 30.07.2008, 20.09.2008,
14.11.2008 and 16.12.2008 be approved. It is also resolved that the
decision of the Executive Committee in appointing Mrs.L.Madhavi Latha
on contract basis on consolidated pay of Rs.6,000/- p.m. be approved.
3. TO CONSIDER THE ACTION TAKEN REPORT ON THE MINUTES OF
THE
PREVIOUS MEETING OF THE GENERAL BODY.
It is resolved that the action taken report on the minutes of the
previous meeting of the General Body be approve in toto.
4. TO CONSIDER THE OBSERVATIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
ETHICAL & MAL-PRACTICES COMMITTEE IN THE MEETINGS HELD
ON
26-06-2008, 29-07-2008,16-09-2008 & 26-10-2008.
It is resolved that the observations/recommendations of the Ethical &
Mal-Practices Committee as amended / approved by the Executive Committee
be approved. It is resolved that the recommendations of the Ethical & Mal-
Practices Committee in Case.No.5/2006 i.e. the complaint made by Dr Ram
Mohan be approved. It is resolved that Dr.Manohar Reddy and Dr.M.Nagaraj
are not negligent in treating the patient Mrs.Hemadurg. It is further resolved
that Dr.Ram Mohan be directed not to display the Diploma, ‘D.Diab’ as it is an
un-recognised diploma.
It is also resolved that the observations/recommendations of the Ethical
& Mal Practices Committee in Case No.15/2007, i.e. the Complaint made by Sri
Madireddy Brahmananda Reddy against Dr.Y.V.Prabhakar and Dr.Amarnath
who had given treatment and that the treating doctors are not negligent as
they have followed the approved lines of treatment - be approved.
It is also resolved that the names of Dr.Roya Rozati and Dr.Salman
Saifuddin be removed from the Medical Register for a period of THREE
MONTHS from the date of issuing notice in this respect as per provisions of
Section 17(2) r/w Section 15(4) of A.P.Medical Practitioners Registration Act,
1968 for their lapses in treating the patient Mrs.Nikhat Fatima as observed by
Ethical & Mal Practices Committee. It is also resolved to direct both the
doctors to surrender their Permanent Registration Certificates forthwith.
It is also resolved that the observations/recommendations of Ethical &
Mal Practices Committee/Executive Committee be approved in of Case
No.17/2007, as the complaint made by Balgovind Gupta & Bal Govind Gupta
against Dr.Anil Kumar Jha as he is not negligent in treating the patient Balram
Gupta.
It is also resolved that the observations/recommendations of Ethical &
Mal Practices Committee be approved in case No.18/2007 and the Complaint
made by Smt.Valsa Padma against Dr.K.Shanti Kiran as there was no harm to
the patient and that the complainant has withdrawn her complaint.
It is also resolved that the observations/recommendations of Ethical &
Mal Practices Committee / Executive Committee be approved in Case
No.20/2007, i.e. the Complaint made by the Secretary General, SC Rights
Protection Society against Dr.Namburi Sunil Kumar as Dr.Namburi Sunil Kumar
has sincerely attended the patient, Master Bandi Sai Dora Babu and provided
medical aid in order to save the patient and after necessary resuscitation, the
patient was referred to a higher hospital with the help of the Anesthetist who
was available there. It is resolved that Dr.Namburi Sunil Kumar be advised to
maintain records properly.
It is also resolved that the opinion of the Experts Committee constituted
by the Superintendent, GGH, Guntur be taken into consideration, the expert
opinion of the experts committee of APMC together with the observations of
the Ethical & Mal Practices Committee as approved in Case No.21/2007, i.e.
the complaint received against Dr.K.Vijaya Kumari be approved. It is resolved
that Dr.K.Vijaya Kumari be advised to display her MBBS Qualification only and
remove the degree M.S.(Ophth.), suffixing to her name.
5. TO CONSIDER THE AUDITOR’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2007-08
AND
APPROVE THE SAME.
It is resolved that the Auditor’s Report for the Year 2007-08 be
approved. It is also resolved that the recommendations of the Finance
Committee as approved by the Executive Committee in this respect be
approved.
6. TO CONSIDER EXTENDING THE BENEFIT OF EPF TO THE
EMPLOYEES OFTHE COUNCIL IN LIEU OF THE EXISTING PPF
BENEFIT w.e.f.1-1-2009
It is resolved that the recommendation of the Administrative
Committee as approved by the Executive Committee be approved. It is
also resolved to extend the benefit of EPF to the employees of the
Council w.e.f.01.01.2009 @ 25% Pay and DA including the Employee’s
share of 12 ½ % of Pay & DA instead of the existing PPF benefit.
7. TO CONSIDER THE REPORTS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE.
It is resolved that the recommendation of the Administrative
Committee as approved by the Executive Committee in respect of
Promotion of Smt.D.Varalakshmi as Sr.Assistant w.e.f. 20.08.2008
subject to the condition that she should complete her graduation with in
a period of two years from the date of issuing orders to enable her to
get further increments as Sr.Assistant after two years of service – be
approved.
It is also resolved that the recommendation of the Administrative
Committee as approved by the Executive Committee in respect of
appointment of Sri.G.Anil Kumar as Assistant w.e.f.01.08.2008 in regular scale
of Rs.4825-12-10825 with all usual allowances and special pay as may be
admissible under rules in the vacancy arose consequent on retirement of
Sri.Syed Yousuf Ali, Assistant – be approved.
It is also resolved that the recommendation of the Administrative
Committee as approved by the Executive Committee in respect of
appointment of Sri.V.Suresh as Office Subordinate (Attender) w.e.f.01.08.2008
in regular scale of Rs.3850-100-8600 with all usual allowances and special pay
if any as per rules. He shall work as driver to the Registrar as usual, in the
existing vacancy – be approved.
It is also resolved that the recommendation of the Administrative
Committee as approved by the Executive Committee with regard to the
application of Sri.N.S.Murty, Admn. Officer to modify the earlier orders of the
Council on stoppage of three (3) increments with cumulative effect into that of
stoppage of three (3) increments without cumulative effect – be approved. It is
further resolved that consequent on punishment of stoppage of three (3)
increments without cumulative effect, the incumbent be released increments
after obtaining approval from the Chairman, Administrative Committee and
the Chairman, APMC.
8. TO CONSIDER THE REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
It is resolved that the recommendation of the Finance Committee for
obtaining lower rates from three courier firms for sending Identity Cards and
other articles through Courier – be approved. It is further resolved that an
application be submitted to the Central Government for obtaining postal
exemption under the Certificate of Posting.
It is also resolved that the recommendation of the Finance Committee as
approved by the Executive Committee for payment of recurring expenditure
upto a limit of Rs.300/- per month to Sri.N.S.Murty, Admn. Officer
w.e.f.01.01.2009 – be approved.
It is also resolved that the recommendation of the Finance Committee as
approved by the Executive Committee to authorize the Chairman, APMC & the
Chairman, Finance Committee to take appropriate decision in fixing the
amount of initial professional fee payable to Advocate on Record, Hon’ble
Supreme Court depending upon the case.
It is also resolved that the recommendation of the Finance Committee as
approved by the Executive Committee with regard to the sanction of 2nd
installment of Interim Relief @ 7% to the Staff of APMC w.e.f. 01.01.2009 - be
approved.
It is also resolved that the recommendation of the Finance Committee as
approved by the Executive Committee with regard to payment of Ex-gratia for
the year 2008 to the Employees of APMC who have put in one year of service
during 2008 including sanctioned leave – be approved. It is further resolved
that the Ex-gratia be paid in the month of January, 2009.
It is also resolved that the recommendation of the Finance Committee as
approved by the Executive Committee to deposit an amount of Rs.1,49,325/-
in FDR in the name of the A.P.Medical Council and to pay the interest accrued
thereon to Sri Syed Yousuf Ali, Jr.Asst. (Retd) quarterly, in lieu of Provisional
Pension as available to Government employees in similar cases be approved.
It is also resolved that the recommendation of the Finance Committee as
approved by the Executive Committee with regard to converting the SB
accounts as Auto-sweep account for the amount over and above Rs.1 Lakh be
approved.
It is also resolved that the recommendation of the Finance Committee as
approved by the Executive Committee with regard to sanction of special
allowance of Rs.1,000/- p.m. to Sri K.Somasekhara Rao, PS w.e.f. 01-10-2008
in lieu of Interim Relief and DA sanctioned to other employees of the Council
– be approved.
It is resolved that other recommendations of Finance Committee as
approved by the Executive Committee – be approved.
1. TO CONSIDER ANY OTHER ITEM WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE
CHAIRMAN.
It is resolved that Laptops be provided to all the 13-elected and nominated
members of the Council in order to have electronic transmission of data /
information from the office of the Council and in order to retrieve huge data
available on MCI website etc. It is further resolved that Chairman, APMC &
Chairman, Finance Committee in consultation with Secretary/Registrar of the
Council be authorized to obtain quotations for the brands Dell/Sony and
purchase the 13 Laptops as early as possible and provide to the elected and
nominated members of the Council.
It is resolved that the recommendation of Executive Committee in directing
the Secretary of the Council to issue summons to Dr.V.Sriramulu to appear
before the Ethical & Mal practices Committee on 23-12-2008 in pursuance of
Judgment Order dated 04-07-2008 of III Sr. Civil Judge City Civil Court,
Secunderabad be approved.
It is also resolved to accept the recommendation of Executive Committee
for rejecting the application of Dr.Kontham Raja Gopal Rao for grant of
Permanent Registration.
It is also resolved to accept the recommendation of Executive Committee
to purchase Digital Camera of reputed brand for attaching to Desk Top Card
Printer and for use of the Council and the expenditure on this account be met
from the funds available in Punjab National Bank, Koti, Hyderabad.
The meeting concluded with the vote of thanks to the chair.
Sd/-Secretary Sd/-Chairman APMC APMC
ANDHRA PRADESH MEDIAL COUNCIL: HYDERABAD-500 095
MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE GENERAL BODY HELD ON 20-01-2009 AT 11.30 AM IN Dr.CHIGURUPATI NAGESWARA RAO COUNCIL’S HALL,
HYDERABAD.$$$$$
The General Body meeting of the APMC held on 20-01-2009. Dr.V.Ramprasad, Chairman,
A.P.Medical Council has presided over the meeting. The following are present:
The Chairman has granted leave of absence to Dr.A.V.Krishnam Raju, Dr.Raj
Sidharth, Dr.Cipai Subrahmanyam and Dr.E.Ravinder Reddy who have expressed their
inability to attend the meeting.
The meeting of the General Body was presided over by Dr.Balbeer Singh Yadav,
Chairman. The Chairman welcomed the members of GB and directed the Secretary to
take up agenda Items. As per the directions of the Chairman, the Secretary/Registrar
initiated the discussions. Copies of the proceedings of the General Body dated:20-01-
2009, and the decisions of Finance Committee dated:31.03.2009 and the decisions of
Executive Committee dated:31-03-2009, are made available to all the members of the
Council.
After detailed discussion and taking into consideration of the material placed before it,
the General Body has passed the following resolutions unanimously.
1. TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING OF THE GENERAL BODY HELD ON 20-01-2009.
Resolved that the Minutes of the meeting of the General Body held on
20-01-2009 be confirmed. It is also resolved that the action taken report on the
minutes of the previous meeting of the General Body be approved.
2. TO CONSIDER THE REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE DATED 31-03-2009.
Resolved that the decisions of the Finance Committee as approved by the
Executive Committee in its meeting held on 31-03-2009 relating to revised
estimates for the year 2008-09 and Budget Estimates for the year 2009-10 be
approved. Also resolved that the action taken in depositing the sum of Rs.40.00
Lakhs in Bank of Baroda, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad be ratified. It is also resolved
that an agreement be entered with Bank of Baroda, Banjara Hills for sanction of
House Building Advances, Personal Loans etc to the employees of the Council as
per the terms and conditions of the Loanee Bank. It is also resolved that a Special
Allowance of Rs.600/- pm to Sri N.Satyanarayana Murty, A.O. be sanctioned for
attending the work relating to attending to all court cases, both Hon’ble High Court
and Supreme Court and in Lower Courts of general nature. It is also resolved that
Audio Table Conference System with Seven (7) mikes, Board with mike control
system etc. be purchased at an estimated cost of Rs.1,43,100/-. It is also resolved
that Seventeen (17) Laptop Pieces of branded companies be purchased for giving
to the Elected, Nominated & Ex-Officio Members of the Council and Secretary,
A.P.Medical Council in the month of April, 2009. It is further resolved that One (1)
branded Computer System along with Printer cum Scanner be purchased in the
month of April, 2009 for use by G.Anil Kumar, Jr. Asst., O/o. APMC.
3. TO APPROVE THE DECISSION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DATED:31.03.2009.
It is resolved that the decisions of the Executive Committee be approved except in the case of Registration of M.D. (Venereology) as Additional Qualification.
(i) RATIFY THE ACTION TAKEN TO PUT SOME AMOUTN IN FD’S IN THE BANK OFFERED HIGHER INTEREST
It is also resolved that the action taken in depositing the sum of Rs.40.00 Lakhs in Bank of Baroda, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad be ratified.
(ii) TO CONSIDER ENTERING INTO AGREEMENT WITH BANK OF BARODA BANJARA HILLS BRANCH FOR SANCTION OF HOUSE BUILDING ADVANCE etc. TO THE EMPLOYEES OF THE COUNCIL
It is also resolved that an agreement be entered with Bank of Baroda, Banjara Hills for sanction of House Building Advances, Personal Loans etc to the employees of the Council as per the terms and conditions of the Loanee Bank.
(iii) TO CONSIDER SANCTION OF SPEICAL ALLOWANCE TO A.O. IN VIEW OF HEAVY WORK TURNED OUT BY HIM
It is also resolved that a Special Allowance of Rs.600/- pm to Sri.N.Satyanarayana Murty, A.O. be sanctioned for attending the Special duties relating to all court cases and this shall be reviewed after one year depending upon performance.
(iv) PURCHASE AUDIO CONFERENCE SYSTEM
It is also resolved that Audio Table Conference System with Seven (7) mikes, Board with mike control system etc. be purchased at an estimated cost of Rs.1,43,100/-.
(v) TO PURCHASE SEVENTEEN (17) LAPTOP PIECES FOR GIVING TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL AND THE REGISTRAR
It is also resolved that Seventeen (17) Laptop Pieces of branded companies such as Dell-Portable or Sony Voya 15” be purchased for giving to the Elected, Nominated & Ex-Officio Members of the Council and the Secretary of the Council in the month of April, 2009.
(vi) TO PURCHASE COMPUTER SYSTEM
It is further resolved that One (1) branded Computer System along with Printer cum Scanner be purchased in the month of April, 2009 for use by G.Anil Kumar, Jr. Asst., O/o. APMC.
(vii) REGISTRATION OF ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION OF M.D. (VENEREOLOGY)
It is resolved that the registration of M.D. (Venereology) granted to some candidates be kept in abeyance. It is further resolved that the candidates be directed to surrender their certificates of registration of additional qualification. It is also resolved that the candidates be directed not to use the said Certificates of Registration of Additional Qualification for any purpose. It is also resolved to recommend to Medical Council of India for grant of recognition to MD (Venereology) qualification.
(viii) REQUEST TO CONSIDER TO ISSUE HEALTH CARDS BY THE DME FOR THE STAFF OF APMC
It is resolved that the Director of Medical Education/Director of Health be addressed to consider to issue Health Cards to the staff of APMC on par with the Government employees.
(ix) TO CONSIDER INVITING EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
It is resolved that the clarification given by the Standing Counsel that the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman of the APMC shall be the Ex-Officio Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Executive Committee be approved. It is resolved that the Ex-officio appeared in Section 11(1) of A.P. Medical Practitioners Registration Act, 1968 shall refer to Ex-officio Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee. It is also resolved that the Government may be addressed for a clarification in this regard.
(x) IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GUIDELINES FRAMED BY THE MEDICAL COUNCIL OF INDIA TO CURB THE MENANCE OF RAGGING IN MEDICAL COLLEGES.
It is resolved that the guidelines issued by the Medical Council of India in its letter dt:21.02.2009 to prevent ragging in Medical Colleges be noted.
(xi) TO PERUSE THE DIRECTION GIVEN BY HON’BLE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRAPRADESH IN WP NO.1711 OF 2009 FILED BY MADDASANI VENKATESWARA RAO AND ANOTHER.
It is resolved that the matter be pursued with Standing Counsel of APMC. It is also resolved that the final order of the Division Bench of Hon’ble High Court be awaited.
(xii) TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION OF DR.KHADIR ALI KHAN FOR GRANTOF PERMANENT REGISTRATION.
It is resolved to grant Permanent Registration to Dr.Khadir Ali Khan on payment of Rs.1,000/- as penalty and also that he should be warned to be more careful in future.
4. TO CONSIDER THE BUDGET PROPOSALS FOR THE YEAR 2009-10.
It is resolved that the revised estimates of expenditure of Rs.50,73,000/- for the year
2008-09 be approved. Further resolved that the Budget proposals for an expenditure of
Rs.64,26,000/- for the year 2009-10 be approved.
5. TO CONSIDER ANY OTHER ITEM WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE CHAIRMAN.
(i) To consider to Elect Chairman, Administrative Committee and Three other Members.
It is resolved that the item be taken up for consideration in the next meeting of the General Body.
(ii) To consider nomination of Two Members for each of the Special Committees.
It is also resolved that members be nominated to each of the following Committees as per Section 12(2) of the Act.
ETHICAL AND MAL-PRACTICES COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR 20091. DR.A.KESANNA
2. DR.N.VASUDEV
FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR 20091. DR.P.SAMBASIVA RAO2. DR.E.SAI PRASAD
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE- FOR THE YEAR 2009
1. DR.N.APPA RAO 2. DR.R.JAYACHANDRA REDDY
BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR 2009
1. DR.E.VIJAYENDRA REDDY 2. DR.K.KALADHAR
PUBLIC RELATIONS - FOR THE YEAR 2009
1. DR.C.S.R.PRASADA RAO 2. DR.CH.SRINIVASA RAJU
LEGAL AND ANTI QUACKERY – FOR THE YEAR 2009
1. DR.M.SHIVALINGAM 2. DR.V.S.PRASAD
MEDICAL EDUCATION AND MEDICAL COLLEGES & ALLIED INSTITUTIONS COMMITTEE - FOR THE YEAR 2009
1. DR.T.NARASINGA REDDY 2. DR.V.LAKSHMAN RAO
CME COMMITTEE – FOR THE YEAR 2009
1. DR.L.V.RAGHAVA RAO2. DR.A.SRIKANTH REDDY
(iii) To Consider to invite two members to the Special Committees:
It is resolved that the proposal be dropped as there is no provision in the Act to invite
two members to the Special Committees.
The meeting is concluded with vote of thanks to the Chair.
Sd/-SECRETARY Sd/-CHAIRMAN APMC APMC
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
ANDHRA PRADESH MEDICAL COUNCIL::HYDERABAD
MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 20.05.2009
AT 11.00 A.M. IN Dr.CHIGURUPATI NAGESWARA RAO COUNCIL’S HALL, HYDERABAD
The Executive Committee meeting of the APMC held on 20.05.2009. Dr.Balbeer Singh Yadav, Chairman, A.P.Medical Council has presided over the meeting. The following are present:
1. Dr.Balbeer Singh Yadav Chairman2. Dr.K.L.Sampath Kumar Vice-Chairman3. Dr.Nagalla Kishore Member4. Dr.E.Ravinder Reddy Member 4. Sri K.Satyanarayna Murty Secretary
The Chairman has granted leave of absence to Dr.Cipai Subrahmanyam who has expressed his inability to attend the meeting.
The meeting of the Executive Committee was presided over by Dr.Balbeer Singh Yadav, Chairman. The Chairman welcomed the members of Executive Committee and directed the Secretary to take up agenda Items. As per the directions of the Chairman, the Secretary / Registrar initiated the discussions. Copies of the Minutes of the Executive Committee dated: 31-03-2009, and the Minutes of Ethical & Mal Practices Committee dated:15-02-2009 and 30-04-2009 have been made available to all the members of the Executive Committee.
The Executive Committee has first considered the decisions of previous meeting of the Executive Committee held on 31-03-2009 and the action taken report on the previous minutes. The members have gone through the notes provided under this item together with information furnished with regard to the registrations done during 01-04-2009 -19-05-2009.
After detailed discussion and taking into consideration of the submission made by the Secretary in this respect, it is decided to confirm the minutes of the previous meeting of the Executive Committee held on 31.03.2009.
After detailed discussion and taking into consideration of the material placed before it, the Executive Committee passed the following resolutions unanimously.
1. TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HELD ON 31-03-2009.
The Minutes of the previous meeting of the Executive Committee
held on 31-03-2009 be confirmed.
2 TO CONSIDER THE REPORTS OF THE ETHICAL & MAL-PRACTICES COMMITTEE DATED 15-02-2009 AND 30-04-2009.
It is resolved that the Report of the Ethical & Mal Practices
Committee
dated 15-02-2009 and 30.04.2009 be approved.
(A) (i) It is resolved that the observation/recommendation of Ethical & Mal
Practices
Committee in case No.23/2007,that ‘the allegations made by the
complainant, Sri B.Venkateswar Reddy are not proved against
Dr.G.Satyanarayana, Dr.B.Ravi Shankar, Dr.N.Eshwar Chandra. The said
recommendation be approved. The observation of the E & MPC that
there was no role of Dr.G.Laxmana Sastry, Dr.S.Radha and Dr.M.Srinivas
as they were participants in the tumour board meeting held on 01-07-
2003 also be approved.
(ii) It is resolved that the observation/recommendation of Ethical & Mal
Practices Committee In Case No.09/2006 that ‘there is no negligence on
the part of Dr.C.Narasimhan, Cardiologist in treating the patient, Ms.
Swathi at Care Hospital,Hyd. be approved.
(iii) It is resolved that the Statements made by parties concerned in
Case.No.07/2008,
Case No.22/2007 and Case No.8/2008 be noted.
(iv) It is resolved that the recommendation of the Ethical & Mal Practices
Committee in
Case No.23/2008 to stop further proceedings in the matter against
Dr.V.Sree Ramulu upto 12-06-2009 in view of the Interim Stay granted
by Hon’ble High Court be approved.
(v) It is resolved that the decision of Ethical & Mal Practices Committee to
issue Summons to the parties concerned in Case No.22/2007,Case
No.12/2008, Case No.13/2008 and Case No.19/2008 be approved.
(vi) It is also resolved that the decision of Ethical & Mal Practices Committee
to take for consideration of other cases in the next meeting be approved.
3. TO CONSIDER THE DECISION OF THE GOVT. ON THE APPEAL PETITION FILED
BY Dr.ROYA ROZATI AND Dr.SALMAN SAIFUDDIN.
It is resolved to record the stay granted by the Appellate
Authority - the Government of Andhra Pradesh on the appeal petition filed
by Dr.Roya Rozati and Dr.Salman Saifuddin. It is also resolved that final
decision in the matter be awaited.
4. TO CONSIDER ANY OTHER ITEM WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE CHAIRMAN.
(i) TO PERUSE THE STATUS OF WRIT PETITIONS/CIVIL SUIT PENDING BEFORE VARIOUS COURTS.
It is resolved that the status of Writ Petitions/Civil Suit pending
before various Courts be noted. It is also resolved that the Standing
Counsel and other Advocates be requested to take necessary steps for
speedy disposal of the pending cases.
(ii) TO CONSIDER ENHANCEMENT OF SITTING FEE TO THE MEMBERS FOR ATTENDING COUNCIL / COMMITTEE MEETINGS.
It is resolved that the matter be referred to the Finance
Committee for its consideration and submission of a report to the
Executive Committee.
(iii) TO CONSIDER ENHANCEMENT OF SITTING FEE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL FOR ATTENDING INTERNEES ETHICS AWARENESS PROGRAMMES CONDUCTED IN VARIOUS MEDICAL COLLEGES IN THE STATE.
It is resolved that the matter be referred to the Finance
Committee for its consideration and submission of a report to the
Executive Committee.
(iv) TOPERUSE THE PAPER CLIPPING ON SUPREME COURT’S JUDGMENT IN
NIMS’ CASE
It is resolved that the Judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the
case between Sri Prashanth S.Dhanaka and NIMS be noted. It is also
resolved that further necessary action be taken on receipt of full text of
the Judgment.
(v) TO CONSIDER ISSUING GUIDELINES ON THE USE OF DEGREES OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES WHICH GIVES THE IMPRESSION OF POST GRADUATE QUALIFICATION.
It is resolved that Circular be sent to all branches of IMA with a
request to advise all their members to display the name of the Country
next to their qualification in order to remove confusion among common
public.
It is also resolved that an advise be given to the doctors having
Post-Graduate qualifications to clearly display (in bracket) their
specialty, after their P.G. qualification, so as to avoid confusion in the
minds of public so that they can know the specialty possessed by the
doctor.
It is further resolved that a brief note be published in IMA Bulletin
in this regard.
The meeting is concluded with vote of thanks to the Chair.
REGISTRAR Sd/- CHAIRMAN APMC APMC
ANDHRA PRADESH MEDICAL COUNCIL: HYDERABAD-500 095
MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 01.07.2009
AT 10.00 A.M. IN Dr.CHIGURUPATI NAGESWARA RAO COUNCIL’S HALL, HYDERABAD
The Executive Committee meeting of the APMC held on 01.07.2009. Dr.Balbeer Singh
Yadav, Chairman, A.P.Medical Council has presided over the meeting. The following are present:
1. Dr.Balbeer Singh Yadav Chairman2. Dr.K.L.Sampath Kumar Vice-Chairman3. Dr.Nagalla Kishore Member4. Dr.E.Ravinder Reddy Member 5. Sri K.Satyanarana Murty Secretary
The Chairman has granted leave of absence to Dr.Cipai Subrahmanyam
who has expressed his inability to attend the meeting.
The meeting of the Executive Committee was presided over by
Dr.Balbeer Singh Yadav, Chairman. The Chairman welcomed the members of
Executive Committee. The members as well as the Secretary greeted the
Chairman on the eve of “Doctors day”. The Chairman directed the Secretary
to take up agenda Items. As per the directions of the Chairman, the
Secretary / Registrar initiated the discussions. Copies of the Minutes of the
Executive Committee dated:20-05-2009, and the Minutes of Ethical & Mal
Practices Committee dated:26-05-2009 and 26-06-2009 have been made
available to all the members of the Executive Committee.
The Executive Committee has first considered the decisions of previous
meeting of the Executive Committee held on 20-05-2009 and the action taken
report on the previous minutes. The members have gone through the notes
provided under this item.
After detailed discussion and taking into consideration of the
submissions made by the Secretary in this respect, it is decided to confirm the
minutes of the previous meeting of the Executive Committee held on 20-05-
2009.
Then the Executive Committee has taken up for consideration of the
next item on the agenda, report of the Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee,
Dated 26-05-2009. The Executive Committee noted that the Ethical & Mal-
Practices Committee has taken up for consideration of Case.No.02/2008, i.e.
Complaint made by Mrs.P.Sailaja against Dr.Y.Savitha Devi, Swapna Nursing
Home, Hyderabad. The Executive Committee also noted that both the parties
appeared before the E&MPC and their statements are on record. The
Executive Committee noted that Expert opinion was sought from a Senior
Cardiologist for her expert opinion and the same is awaited in this case.
The Executive Committee has noted that in Case.No.07/2008, i.e. the
complaint made against Dr.Ajit Vigg the case, the Ethical & Mal Practices
Committee decided to refer the matter to a three-men experts Committee
comprising of one Senior Radiologist, One Senior Chest Physician and One
senior Pathologist. The Executive Committee noted that as per the decision
taken in this regard, the matter has been referred to:
(i) Dr.S.V.Prasad Senior Pulmonoligst, Superintendent TB& Chest Diseases Hospital, Hyd. Hyde (ii) Dr.N.L.N.Murty, Prof. of Radiology, GMC/ Gandhi Hospital, Secunderabad. (iii)Dr.R.S.Ashok Kumar, Professor of Pathology, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad.
The Executive Committee has also noted that In Case No.08/2008, i.e.
the Complaint made by Sri Gosu Nagabhushanam & Varamma against
Dr.Thumu Rama Krishna, Case No.12/2008, i.e. the Complaint made by
Mrs.Ramalingeswari Devi against Dr.P.Aruna, Aruna Hospitals, Hyderabad. In
Case No.13/2008, Complaint made Sri Ravinder Dwivedi against Dr.Sunil
Kapoor, Care Hospital, Hyderabad, it has been decided to consider the same in
the next meeting of the Committee. The Executive Committee also noted that
the E & MPC has decided to take up Case No.16/2008, Case No.17/2008, and
Case No.18/2008 & Case No.19/2008, Case No.20/2008 Case No.21/2008 and
Case No.22/2008, in the next meeting of the Committee.
The Executive Committee after detailed discussion, decided to approve
the minutes of the meeting of the E&MPC dated 26-05-2009.
Then the Executive Committee has taken up for consideration of the
next item on the agenda i.e. the minutes of the Ethical & Mal-Practices
Committee, Dated 26-06-2009. The Executive Committee noted that the
Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee, in Case No.22/2008 has examined the
Respondent Dr.L.S.R.Krishna, Cardiologist NIMS and his statement is on
record. The Executive Committee further noted that the complainant, Sri
T.Sambi Reddy did not appear and requested for adjournment of the hearing.
The Executive Committee further noted that in Case No.17/2008, the E
& MPC has examined the Respondent, Dr.G.Subba Rao whereas the
Complainant in this case, Sri Kalluri Adinarayana was absent.
The Executive Committee noted that in case No. 18/2008, the
complainant M.G.Ramulu Yadav was present and submitted an application
stating that originals of xerox copies enclosed to his complaint are missing
and not traceable despite of all his efforts and in the present circumstances
and after careful consideration of legal opinion, he felt it is necessary to seek
the Council’s permission for withdrawal of his complaint made against
Dr.M.Vishnu Vardhan Reddy which is pending for enquiry. The Executive
Committee has noted that the Respondent, Dr.M.V.V.Reddy appeared before
the Committee and his statement is on record. The Executive Committee gone
through his statement and noted that he is running a clinic and do not own Sri
Sai Diagnostic Centre situated in Zaheerabad. He has stated that he is in
Government Service and with regard to the allegation why the display board
in APVVP Hospital, Zaheerabad shows him as orthopedic surgeon, he has
stated that it was fabricated by somebody. He has stated that there are two
staff members in the clinic and they are qualified para medical technicians
and there are no beds in the hospital. It is decided that if the inspection
proposed by CME Committee on various hospitals for violation of Ethics, such
as keeping hoardings and indulging in un-ethical acts is materialized, the
name of respondent’s hospital is to be included.
Then the Executive Committee has noted that in case No. 20/2008 –
Complaint made by Ms. L.Suvarna made against Dr.S.V.Adinarayana Rao,
Visakhapatnam, both the parties have appeared before the committee and
their statements are on record. The Executive Committee has also noted that
the E&MPC counseled the complainant to go to Dr.Adinarayana Rao for
Physiotherapy and other measures as he has assured to help.
Then the Executive Committee had noted that in case No. 21/2008 –
complaint made by Dr.B.Ramachandraiah against Dr.P.Chandra Sekhar,
Director, RIMS and others, the E&MPC has examined both the parties and their
statements are record. The Executive Committee noted that
Dr.Ramachandraiah brought this complaint relying upon rule 7.7 of IMC
Regulations 2002 which inter-alia deals with signing professional certificates,
reports and other documents and the complainant has stated that the
Respondent have given improper reports with a fabricated, false, malicious
intention without any basis. The EC also noted that the Counsel for
Respondents have stated that the crux of the complaint was that the
complainant has been transferred from RIMS to another institution and his
application has been dismissed by AP Administrative Tribunal on merits.
Then the Executive Committee has noted that in Case No.08/2008 i.e.
complaint made by Sri Gosu Nagabhushanam & Varamma aginast Dr.Thumu
Rama Krishna, New Life Multi Specialist Hospital, Khammam, the E&MPC
Committee made its detailed observations/recommendations for consideration
of the Executive Committee for its decision. The Executive Committee has
gone through the complaint other material on record and statements of the
parties concerned. The Executive Committee noted that the complainants
stated that the patient was not conscious after operation. It was further stated
that the patient was conscious at the time of admission and his condition was
very good; no problem to the patient – just minor injuries. It was stated that
operation was conducted at 06.30 PM – 10.00 PM on 06.01.2008 and the
patient expired after 04.00 PM on 07.01.2008. It was also stated that the
patient was diabetic. As to the question about the cause of death, they have
stated that the doctor was absconding after death and according to the
doctor, the patient died of cardiac arrest. They contended that it was
negligent treatment. It was also stated that the patient expired after reaching
to Dr.Gopinath Hospital. The Executive Committee gone through the
statement of the Respondent. He has stated that in his hospital specilities like
Critical Care, General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics,
Maxillo Facial Surgery, Cardiology, Urology, Neurosurgery and Physiotherapy,
Pathology and Bio-chemistry. Basic equipment like ECG, Cardiac Monitor,
Multi-para Monitor, NIBP, Syringe Pumps, Infusion Pumps, De-fibrillator and
Ventilators are available in the Hospital for Cardiac patients. It was stated that
the patient sustained facial injuries and head injury and patient was in
drunken state and responding to verbal commands. It was also stated that the
drunken state of the patient was not mentioned in the case-sheet as the
patient’s attendants request not to mention drunken state. It has been stated
that, they occasionally give paper ads in that they expose the services
available in the hospital. It was also stated that Patient got acute Anterior Wall
MI with Cardiogenic shock and subsequently patient died due to sudden
Cardio Respiratory Arrest at Spandana Hospital. As to the question whether
the patient recovered or not, the Respondent stated that during Intra-
operative and immediate post operative period stable and un-eventful. Patient
shifted to post-operative ward after thorough Anaesthesia. It was further
stated that on the next day of operation, i.e. 07.01.2008 till 04.30 PM patient
was stable and after that he went to bathroom, he smoked and after that
immediately he collapsed itself. Nursing Staff and the respondent took him to
ICU and started treatment. Patient complained of severe chest pain radiating
to back and left shoulder and patient became very breathless and irritable.
Pulse rate was 122 per minute, BP 70/60 MMHG. Immediately started Oxygen
and take ECG and it was explained to the patient’s attendants regarding the
condition of patient. Immediately, the Cardiologist by name Dr.Gopinath was
called. He examined the case and explained the poor prognosis of the patient
to the patient’s attendants. The respondent further stated that after the
patient was shifted to Spandana Hospital between 05.15 PM–05.30 PM where
patient expired at 09.30 PM. As to the question whether resuscitative
measures recorded in the case sheet, the respondent stated that they could not
record the resuscitative measures as they were very hurry to save the patient
and shifted the patient to another hospital and meantime the patient’s
attendants threatened the nursing staff and taken away the case sheet
without any permission.
Taking into consideration of the entire material on record, it is decided
to approve the findings of E&MPC, ‘that there is no negligence on the part of
Respondent Dr.Thumu Ramakrishna, in treating the patient Gosu Ananda
Rao’. The Executive Committee also approves further findings of E&MPC ‘the
allegation that the patient died in New Life Multi Speciality Hospital is not
proved’. Having noted that the Respondent has stated that they occasionally
give paper ads, the Executive Committee decided to accept the recommendation of
the E&MPC ’that he should be warned not to give wide publicity which will
glorify his personal image. He should also be warned to keep the records
properly about the patient.
Then the Executive Committee has considered the
observations/recommendations of Ethical & Mal Practices Committee in Case
No. 24/2008– the complaint made by Dr.Kylas Pabba against Dr.A.Sai Ravi
Shanker. The Executive Committee noted that the complainant in his
complaint dated 16-12-2008 has alleged that the Respondent Doctor did PGDC
at NIMS and he is displaying D.Card (NIMS), DNB Card (NIMS) and acting as
consultant Cardiologist and also independent Cardiologist. The Executive
Committee noted that the E&MPC has observed that the Respondent had
expressed his ignorance and stated that he
was under impression that he was entitled to display DNB–Cardiology. The
Executive Committee further noted the observation of the E&MPC that “that
Dr.Sai Ravi Shanker got himself registered with Andhra Pradesh Medical
Council in the month of February, 2009 whereas he is practising in Karimnagar
for the past 5 years which is contrary to the provisions of Andhra Pradesh
Medical Practitioners Registration Act, 1968.” The Committee felt that his
statement that ‘he registered in Orissa and he do not know that he has to
register again in Andhra Pradesh’ is not convincing. After taking into
consideration of entire material on record and the statements made by the
parties concerned, the Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee observed that the
acts of the Respondent, Dr.Sai Ravi Shankar are not in conformity with the IMC
Regulations, 2002. The Committee has once again gone through the material
filed on behalf of the complainant and noted that the respondent is displaying
‘D.Card (NIMS) & DNB Card (NIMS)’ in his prescription pads. The Committee is
of the view that the respondent has not cleared DNB (Cardiology) and even if
his contention that he has obtained ‘D.Card (NIMS)’, he is not justified in using
either of these Diplomas. The Committee noted that according to IMC
Regulations, 2002 it will be unethical on the part of a Medical Practitioner to
suffix un-recognized degree/diploma to his name in his letter pad, prescription
pad or sign board. During the enquiry it was made clear to the respondent
that ‘D.Card (NIMS) is an unrecognized diploma and using the same will be an
un-ethical act on any count. The Committee has taken into consideration of
the view expressed by the Complainant that ‘the respondent should not
practice as consultant Cardiologist and he should not exhibit DNB or DM in any
way’. The Committee has considered the further statement of the complainant
that he has noticed illegal practices done by the respondent but unable to
provide necessary evidence in this regard. After careful consideration of the
material on record and taking into consideration of the observations of
E&MPC, the Executive Committee decided to approve the recommendations of
E&MPC and decided ‘that the respondent deserve to be warned for his un-
ethical acts such as using DNB (Cardiology) with out possessing the same and
displaying ‘D.Card (NIMS)’ which is an un-recognized qualification and
admittedly practising in Karimnagar for the past (5) Five years but got himself
registered in APMC for his MBBS as well as MD (General Medicine) in February,
2009 consequent on registered notice received from the Council’. The
Executive Committee recommends to the General Body to warn the
respondent for his un-ethical acts noted above.
Then the Executive Committee considered the
observations/recommendations of E&MPC in Case No. 22/2007 – the complaint
made by Sri B.Kishore against Dr.Bachu Radhakrishna. The Executive
Committee noted that the Complaint B.Kishore alleged that the Respondent
has given wrong treatment to his father and put the entire family in mental
agony. The Executive Committee noted that the patient B.Prakash admitted in
Satya Hospital on 23-05-2007 and treated by the Respondent, Dr.Batchu
Radha Krishna and operation was done after four days of admission. The
patient was discharged on 06.06.2007. Again the patient’s condition has
become serious and was admitted in the hospital on 08.06.2007 and second
operation was done on 13.06.2007. The patient was discharged on
18.07.2007. As the patient was suffering from serious stomach pain and went
into unconscious condition, on 18.07.2007 he was taken to Kamineni Hospital,
Hyderabad and he was treated for 22 days there and was discharged on
08.08.2007. The complainant contended that the doctors at Kamineni Hospital
expressed the view that the condition of the patient has worsen due to the
negligence of the Respondent. As the patient was treated by Dr.Jaydip Ray
Chaudhuri at Kamineni Hospitals, Hyderabad, he was requested to offer his
explanation as to the treatment given to the patient, B.Prakash at Kamineni
Hospital, Hyderabad. Accordingly, he has filed his reply affidavit and other
material for consideration of the Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee. As per the
notice issued in this regard, he has appeared himself before the Committee on
30.04.2009 and his statement is on record. The respondent, Dr.Batchu Radha
Krishna was furnished with the copy of reply affidavit filed by Dr.Jaydip Ray
Chaudhuri, other material and his statement made before the Committee on
30.04.2009, to enable him to go through the same and make his defence in
the meeting of the Committee held on 26.05.2009. Dr.Batchu Radha Krishna
appeared before the Committee on 26.05.2009 and made the following
statement.
1. Whether you are accepting the statement and affidavit filed by
Dr.Jay Dip Ray Chaudhuri? Are you differing the same and if so the
reasons for the same?
Ans. I am not accepting the statement made by Dr.Jay Dip Ray
Chaudhury.
Here enclosing four sheets to differ.
2. Whether the patient was discharged in a stable condition?
Ans. Yes, discharged the patient in stable condition with the post-
operative wound healed to near normal (less than ¼ Inch raw
area present).
3. Do you have any misunderstanding with the patient or their
attendants ?
Ans. At the time of discharge patient’s attendants argued with the
hospital
for the infection and for the bill. The hospital clarified for the
infection
and the bill also reduced to the maximum extent as the hospital
collected only visiting consultants charges (apart from me seven
other consultants given their services for the benefit of the
patient, with their valuable services I could able to discharge
the patient in normal condition).
4. Are you satisfied about Surgical Management at the time of Surgery?
Ans. Yes, totally satisfied because surgery was performed with
maximum aseptic precautions, with vertical laminar air flow was
used in the O.T., two Anaesthetists given their services and I
performed the procedure along with Dr.Kranthi Kumar, M.S.
(Ortho.) another competent Orthopaedic Surgeon to perform
Laminectomy Operation.
5. What is your final Conclusion regarding this case?
Ans. Sir, as I kept every thing in-front of you please close the file at
the earliest so that I cannot be disturbed further.
The Executive Committee noted that the E&MPC has once again gone
through the statement made by Dr.Jay Dip Ray Chaudhuri before the
Committee on 30.04.2009 and noted that on the day of admission, patient
was alert, complained of severe abdominal (lower) pain and had weakness of
both lower limbs. He had bowel incontinence. Investigation reports show: RBS-
lacs, ESR-85 (UE-Puscells-Plenty, RBC+, Alt+). He has stated that patient did
not bring any report with him and investigations conducted at Kamineni
Hospital revealed ARF. Patient had ARF and epidural abscess with high
creatinine levels at admission. Since this issue pertains to Nephrology and
Neuro Surgery, he stated that he is not the correct person to comment about
negligence in the case of this patient.
The Executive Committee noted that the E&MPC has gone through the
affidavit filed by Dr.Jay Dip Ray Chaudhuri and noted that the patient was
given treatment at Kamineni Hospital from 18.07.2007 to 08.08.2007 under
his supervision as senior consultant Neurologist. In the affidavit it was stated
that after necessary investigations like CUE, Creatinine Levels and USG
Abdomen, he was diagnosed to have urinary tract infection, acute renal
failure, retention of urine and epidural abscess. It was further stated that he
recovered and his creatinine levels came down to near normal and he was
discharged when he was ambulant on 08.08.2007.
The Executive Committee noted that the Ethical & Mal Practices
Committee has gone through the affidavit filed by the respondent, Dr.Batchu
Radha Krishna, where he stated that ‘the patient was recovered, his general
condition was good, all vitals were stable and got full neurological recovery,
hypertension was under control, suture lined healed well as such the patient
was discharged from his Hospital on 06-06-2007’ and admittedly the patient
was taken to Kamineni Hospitals on 18-07-2007, i.e. with a gap of 42 days. As
to the allegation of the Complainant that the Respondent has not taken full
care and negligently treated the patient, thereby caused huge financial loss
and physical disability, the E & MPC noted that the Respondent denied the
same. After taking into consideration of the entire material on record, after
careful consideration of the Affidavits filed by Dr.Batchu Radha Krishna,
Dr.Jaydip Ray Chaudhury and the statements made by the parties concerned,
the Ethical & Mal Practices Committee observed that ‘there is no negligence
on the part of Dr.Batchu Radha Krishna in treating the patient B.Prakash. ‘The
Executive Committee noted that E&MPC has considered the objections raised
by the Respondent, Dr.Batchu Radha Krishna before it on 26-5-2009 that he
has already appeared before the committee earlier and his statement is on
record. The E&MPC has noted that he has referred to Rule-6 of APMC Enquiry
Rules, 1978. The E&MPC observed that the respondent has quoted Rule-6 of
the Rules erroneously and the said Rule deals with ‘the complaint to be
reduced to writing and verified by oath or solemn affirmation of the
complainant’ and further procedure required to be observed by the Committee
to make a preliminary enquiry. The E&MPC noted that according to the proviso
given under Rule 4 (2) of the Rules says that “The Committee appointed to
make a preliminary enquiry shall have power to cause further investigation to
be made and take further evidence and also any legal advice or procure any
legal assistance as it may think necessary”. The E&MPC also observed that his
objections are not maintainable in view of APMC Enquiry Rules, 1978. The
Committee is of the opinion that examination of the Respondent, Dr.Batchu
Radha Krishna has become necessary in view of the allegations made by the
Complainant that ‘the patient was admitted in Kamineni Hospital and the
doctors conducted all neurology, nephrology tests and treated him for 22 days
and was discharged on 08-08-2007’. The Complainant also contended that the
doctors at Kamineni Hospital have stated that the patient’s condition has
become serious as treatment was not given at an appropriate time by a
competent doctor and on account of negligence. Having considered the
complaint and taking into consideration of the fact that the Patient was
treated at Kamineni Hospitals, Hyderabad and the contention of the
Complainant that they had incurred an expenditure of Rs.3,86,600/-, the
Committee in its meeting held on 16-09-2008 has decided to issue notice to
Dr.Jay Dip Ray Chaudhury calling for his explanation as to the treatment given
to the patient, Sri B.Prakash at Kamineni Hospitals, Hyderabad. Accordingly,
Dr.Jay Dip Ray Chaudhury has submitted his reply affidavit and Case-sheet
pertaining to the patient. The Committee has examined him on 30-04-2009.
After taking into consideration of the observations/recommendations of
E & MPC and on perusal of the entire material on record, it is decided to
approve the observation/ recommendation of the E & MPC that ‘there is no
negligence on the part of Dr.Batchu Radha Krishna in treating the patient
B.Prakash’. The Executive Committee also noted the objections raised by the
Respondent, Dr.Batchu Radha Krishna in summoning him 2nd time by the
E&MPC and approved the observations of the Ethical & Mal Practices
Committee that ‘the examination of Respondent, Dr.Batchu Radhakrishna has
become necessary in view of the allegations made by the complainant that
the patient was admitted in Kamineni Hospital and had been treated there for
22 days under the supervision of Dr.Jaidip Ray Chadhury and thereby had to
incur an expenditure of Rs.3,86,600/- and was discharged on 08-08-2007 and
in view of the contentions raised by the Complainant that the doctors at
Kamineni Hospital had stated that the patient’s condition has become serious
as treatment was not given at an appropriate time by a competent doctor and
on account of his negligence.’
Then the Executive Committee has gone through the observations /
recommendations of the E & MPC in Case No.12/2008, the complaint made by
Mrs.Ramalingeswari Devi against Dr.P.Aruna, Hyderabad. The Executive
Committee noted that the complainant alleged that “After conceiving the
pregnancy, she visited Dr.P.Aruna for consultation and that she used to go
every month checkup, she had undergone scanning on 03-02-2007 at DBR
diagnosis, Dilsuknagar, Hyderabad. After completing 8 months, the
doctor refused to take up the case until delivery. The reason she said was that
the patient is HBSAg Positive for that, her hospital is not equipped to counter
this problem. Until 8 months doctor said that the Baby’s condition was good.
After 8 months all the difficulties started”. The EC also noted that the
complainant contended that due to negligence on the part of doctor and
diagnosis centre, they lost their baby. The Executive Committee has gone
through the reply affidavit of the Respondent, Dr.P.Aruna that ‘it is not true
that the doctor refused to continue on the ground of patient being HBSAg
Positive as alleged by her since the complainant was under her care even
after being detected positive” The Executive Committee has gone through her
statement and noted that ‘that some congenital anomalies can be picked up
at the end of 3rd month and some at later stage of gestation. IUGR can be
picked up only by serial scans done after six months. As to the question
whether it was a fact that she has not taken up the patient for delivery as the
patient was HBSAg Positive, she has stated negatively. As to further question
as to why she has not repeated the ultrasound at the time of last visit of the
patient, i.e. on 05-05-2007, within 32 weeks, she has stated that she would
have repeated the Ultrasound if the patient had reported for her next visit
which was scheduled after 15 days. The Executive Committee noted that as
per the direction given in this regard, Dr.P.Aruna has submitted necessary
evidence to the E&MPC to show that she had taken up HBSAg Positive cases
for delivery and cesarean sections. After taking into consideration of the entire
material on record the Executive Committee decided to approve the
observations / recommendations of the E&MPC that ‘there is no negligence on
the part of Dr.P.Aruna in treating he complainant, Mrs.C.Ramalingeswari Devi’
Then the Executive Committee taken up for consideration of the
observations/ recommendations of the Ethical & Mal practices Committee in
Case no.13/2008 – the complaint made by Sri Ravinder Dwivedi against
Dr.Sunil Kapoor of Care Hospital, Hyderabad. The Executive Committee noted
that the complainant is the head of a Non-governmental organization and
made a complaint to the Minister of State, Home Affairs, Govt. of India and the
said has received several complaints against Care Hospital, Nampally,
Hyderabad. The Complainant alleged that ‘one by name Laxmi Bai, aged 88
years admitted in Care Hospital on 15-10-2007 and Dr.Sunil Kapoor under
whom the patient admitted did not bother to visit the patient till 16-10-2007.
After lot of efforts, the attendant, Mr. Sham met Dr.Sunil Kapoor and he told
him that patient’s respiratory system completely collapsed for that he asked
him to deposit Rs.1,00,000/- and then only he will start treatment. The
complainant Mr.Shyam asked about the type of Medical Prescription, the
respondent became angry and abused him and filthy language and warned to
take his patient back and prepared a false discharged report and bill for an
amount of Rs.13,892/-. The complainant further contended that lastly relatives
of the patient shifted her to Woodland Hospital where proper care and
attention was paid by the doctor and the patient recovered there and feeling
more comfortable’. The Executive Committee has gone through the reply
affidavit filed by the respondent, Dr.Sunil Kapoor and noted that he has stated
that all the allegations are false, mischievous and made without any proof and
also defamatory. The Executive Committee noted that the complainant did
not appear before the committee whereas the Respondent, Dr.Sunil Kapoor
was present before the committee on 26-05-2009 and his statement is on
record. He has stated that the patient was under his care and the condition of
the patient and on his requisition, Dr.Sunanda, Pulmonologist has been
consulted. To another question he has stated that the patient’s attendant
thought that the hospital is expensive and wanted to be shifted to smaller
nursing home and the patient was shifted in the hospital ambulance to Wood
Lands Nursing Home along with trained paramedical staff to drop them safely.
The Executive Committee noted that the respondent Dr.Sunil Kapoor has
submitted the case sheet pertaining to the patient Mrs.Laxmi Bai to the
E&MPC subsequently. After taking into consideration of the entire material on
record, the statement of Dr.Sunil Kapoor, the Executive Committee approved
the findings of E&MP Committee that ‘there was no negligence on the part of
Dr.Sunil Kapoor in treating the patient, Mrs.Laxmi Bai’.
The Executive Committee noted that in the complaint made by
Mrs.P.Sailaja against Dr.Savitha Devi, the matter has been referred to
Dr.C.Shakuntala for her expert opinion and the same is awaited.
The Executive Committee also noted that in the complaint made by
Sri.A.V.Manikya Rao against Dr.Agit Vigg, the matter has been referred to
three-men expert committee and the expert opinion is awaited.
The Executive Committee further noted that in the complaint made by
Mrs.Krishnapatnam Sarada against Dr.G.Mythili, the matter has been referred
to a senior most gynecologist for her expert opinion and the same is awaited.
The Executive Committee also noted that in Case No. 16/2008 the
Respondent did not submit his explanation and as such the E&MPC decided to
issue summons to the Respondent, the Medical Superintendent, Heritage
Hospitals, Somajiguda, Hyderabad directing him to appear before the
committee in its next meeting.
The Executive Committee also noted that in Case No.03/2009, the
complaint made by Md.Reyaz against Dr.Sameer Diwale, consultant
Cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, Wockhardt Heart Hospitals, Kamineni
Hospitals Hyderabad and & Dr.K.Satyanarayana consultant Paediatrician,
Kamineni Hospital Hyderabad, it was decided to take up this item by the
E&MPC as and when the explanations of Respondents doctors received.
The Executive Committee after careful consideration, decided to approve
the action taken by E&MPC in all the above cases.
Then the Executive committee has taken up for consideration of next
item on the agenda i.e. to peruse the financial position of the APMC as on
27-06-2009 and the Executive Committee noted that the total deposits
amounted to Rs.4,20,30,098/- out of which an amount of Rs.50,55,098 is in
various SB Accounts. Having noted that there is a balance of Rs.47,02,749/- in
the SB account of Andhra Bank as on 26-06-2009, it is decided that hereafter
as and when the balance amount in SB account exceeds Rs.20 Lakhs the
same shall be kept in Fixed Deposit, leaving an amount of Rs.8,00,000/- for
meeting the expenditure on Salaries and other expenditure of the Council.
Then the Executive Committee has taken up for consideration of next
item on the agenda, i.e. to consider and purchase of Printers for Computer -3
& 4 of the Council. After perusal of the notes provided under this item and
explanation given by the Secretary in this regard, it is decided to purchase
two HP Model Printers on buy-back old SAMSUNG Company Printers after
observing usual procedure.
Then the Executive Committee has taken up for consideration of next
item on the agenda, i.e. to Consider and approve the decision to purchase
laptops based technical opinion received. The Executive Committee has gone
through the notes provided under this item. The Executive Committee has
also gone through the minutes of the General Body Meeting held on 16-12-
2008 and noted that “the General Body considered the proposal of providing
Lap-tops to all the Members of the Council in view of necessity for Electronic
Transmission of data / information from the office of the Council and in order
to retrieve huge data available on MCI website, website of IMRA, National
Board, General Medical Council, U.K. and other National and International
Organisations. After detailed discussion and taking into consideration all
related issues, it is decided that Lap-tops be purchased from the funds
available under CME Account at SBI, Isamia Bazar Branch and provided to all
the Elected and Nominated Members of the Council at an early date. It is also
decided to authorize Chairman, APMC and the Chairman, Finance Committee
to take necessary action to obtain quotations for the purchase of Lap-tops of
Dell / Sony and the Secretary shall arrange to purchase the same. It is also
decided to meet the funds required from CME A/c.”
The members of the Executive Committee are also of the view that
there is need for providing laptops to the members to enable the Council’s
office to send minutes of meetings of the Council and other important
communications in a speedier manner. The members expressed the view that
as and when they attend to Internees Ethics Awareness programmes and
other CME programmes, the laptops will be more useful. After detailed
discussion and taking into consideration of the technical advise provided by
Executive Engineer, office of Commissioner APVVP and taking into
consideration of the fact that ACER dual core model laptops are covered under
DGS&D rate contract and in view of the advanced options, after sale service
and 2 years warranty with webcam and provision for service at the place of
members native place, it is decided to approve the proposal for purchase of
17 pieces of ACER Dual Core model laptops at a cost of Rs.32,890/- per each
plus usual taxes. It is also decided to authorize the Secretary to enter into
Memorandum of Understanding with the supplier as per the approval obtained
from the Chairman and supply the same to the members before 15th July 2009.
It is also decided that in the case of members who term is less than 3 months,
the laptops shall be kept with the Secretary and the same will be supplied to
the successors in office. It is also decided that the laptops shall be provided to
the members during their tenure as members of the Council and on expiry of
the term they shall hand over the same to the office of the Council so has to
provide the same to their successors in office.
Then the Executive Committee has taken up for consideration of next
item on the agenda, i.e. to Review the latest stage of alienation of land to the
Council’s Building. The Executive Committee has gone through the notes
provided under this item and noted that in the meeting of General Body held
on 31-03-2009 the then Director of Health, Dr.Ramesh Chandra that there was
proposal pending before the Government for its consideration to construct a
building for Para Medical Board, High Power Committee, Camp Office of NTR
UHS and proposed that APMC and other Councils may be accommodated in
two or three floors of the same building complex. The Executive Committee
noted that the proposed Programme of construction of building complex is not
yet finalized for various reasons. After detailed discussion it is decided to
pursue the matter pending before the Government for allotment of land
adjacent and including the existing Council’s Building to have our own
identity. It is also decided to submit a representation to the Minister for
Medical Education to expedite the matter and also request the Present
Director of Health to send specific recommendations for allotment of the land
of the APMC for construction of proposed combined Council’s Building.
To Consider Any other item with the permission of the Chairman:-
Under this item, the Executive Committee considered the following items and discussed on the same.
9 (1) To peruse the direction of Hon’ble High Court in W.P.No.
10889/2009.
The Executive Committee noted the direction Hon’ble High Court in W.P.No.
10889/2009 which was filed by Dr.M.A.Gafoor and 20 others against MCI and
APMC is coming for hearing on 03-07-2009. The Executive Committee perused
the notes provided under this item. It is noted that Vakalat has been filed in
this respect. After detailed discussion, it is decided that the matter be pursued
with the Standing Counsel of the APMC and see that Counter Affidavit is
submitted at an appropriate time.
Item No.9 (2): To Accord Registration to Dr.J.Sai Kavitha as per
the decision of the General Body:- The Executive Committee gone through
the notes provided under this item and noted that the decision of Executive
Committee in its meeting held on 20-01-2009, which has been approved by
General Body on the same day, the same has not been implemented as the
dealing clerk has sought declaration book and specific direction of the EC on
treating Dr.J.Sai Kavitha as purported to have submitted her application in the
month of May 2004. The Executive Committee decided to direct the dealing
clerk to issue permanent registration to Dr.J.Sai Kavitha as per the decision
taken earlier in its meeting held on 31-03-2009. The notes submitted by
Senior Asst (K) and AO will be examined and decision taken separately. It is
also decided to obtain signature and thumb impression of the candidate by e-
mail. In this regard members felt that non implementation of decisions
amount to disobedience and the same shall be viewed seriously. It is also
decided to issue written warning to her to be more careful in future and
implement the decisions of Executive Committee in toto, failing which she
deserves for appropriate disciplinary action.
Item No. 9(3): To Pay the Balance Amount to M/s.Team Engineer
Systems Pvt. Ltd, Kukatpally, Hyderabad.
Members have gone through the notes provided under this item and noted
that an amount of Rs.71,500/- was paid to suppliers, M/s. Team Engineer
Systems Pvt. Ltd who have completed the work of installation and also
demonstrated the same to the Chairman and the system is found working
satisfactorily. As such it is decided that the balance amount of Rs.89,487/- be
paid to M/s. Team Engineer Systems Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad.
Item No. 9(4): Payment of enhancement of consolidated pay to
Smt. L.Madhavi Latha, Assistant
Members have gone through the notes provided under this item and noted
that the Chairman Finance Committee, Dr.V.Ramprasad came to the office
recently as considered the representation of Smt. L.Madhavi Latha for
appointment in regular pay scale. After careful consideration, she was of the
view that she may be paid enhanced consolidated pay of Rs.9000/- w.e.f.01-
06-2009. After detailed discussion, it has been decided to consider her request
as approved by Chairman Finance Committee and to pay enhanced
consolidated pay of Rs.9000/- w.e.f.01-06-2009.
Item No.9 (5) : To Sanction notional increment to
Smt.D.Varalakshmi
in the category of Typist and fixation of pay as Senior Assistant.
The Members have gone through the attached note. After detailed
discussion it is decided to sanction an increment in the selection grade scale
of pay of Typist w.e.f.01.06.2009 and pay fixed under F.R. 22 (a) (1) in the
Category of Sr.Assistant.
Item No.9 (6) : To review the Work of Staff of APMC with
reference to
instructions issued to staff and also to review the in-discipline
trends
among few staff members.
The members have gone through the notes provided under this item as
certain instances have come to the notice of the members of the Executive
Committee, which are clear indications of indiscipline among certain staff
members. The Secretary brought to the notice of members that on 28-08-
2007, an office memo was issued to all the staff members directing them not
to go to the press directly or indirectly getting some matter published either to
blackmail the colleagues or the Registrar or Chairman or Chairpersons of the
Committees and other members with ulterior motives and it was made clear
that disciplinary action will be initiated against those persons or others who
cooperated them to get those false matters published. The Secretary also
brought to the notice of the members that another memo was issued
informing all the staff members that “Evaluation Report” will be prepared
indicating the performance of each employee. It was also brought to the
notice of members that another office order was issued in February 2009,
reiterating the earlier directions of the Council.
After detailed discussion, the members expressed unanimous view that
the Council shall enforce stringent provisions as per the CCA rules and other
Disciplinary Rules. It is necessary to bring strict discipline and accountability
among the staff members. The Executive Committee made it clear that
instructions shall be issued to the staff members reiterating the stand of the
Council so that if any staff member approaches Government or Higher
Authority directly without brining the same to the notice of Chairman or
Registrar, such acts of staff members shall attract disciplinary action for
disobedience of the instructions and suitable action will have to be initiated as
per the rules governing the disciplinary cases. It is also decided that a draft
memo may be prepared after consulting the standing counsel of APMC and
issued to the Staff Members after obtaining approval of the Chairman.
In this regard, the Executive Committee has taken note of the fact that
some of the staff members are defying the decisions taken by Executive
Committee and approved by General Body. It is decided that hereafter any
staff member is found disobeying the decisions taken by the Executive
Committee or the Chairman, strict disciplinary action shall have to be initiated
against such erring staff members.
Then, Dr.N.Kishore, Member of the Executive Committee with the
permission of the Chairman has mentioned in the meeting that, when the
Chairman, Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee and other members of the
Committee were entering the office, some of the staff members sat outside the office and
chitchatting and on seeing the members, they turned their faces in smiling mood, without
expressing minimum protocol required to be observed. He has also mentioned before the
E.C. that two or three staff members are also not observing protocols when the Chairman
and Registrar entering the office. The Committee observed that the accepted way of
behaviour in a particular situation has to be followed by the Staff members. The Executive
Committee is of the unanimous opinion that the staff members be directed to follow the
protocols in the office and shall be in their seats during the office hours.
It has been decided that instructions will have to be issued to all the staff members
directing them in this regard. All the staff members are directed to observe protocols
whenever the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Chairpersons of the Committees, Members of the
Committees, Members of the Council and Registrar enters the office and non-observance
of protocols as mentioned above shall be treated as disobedience and disciplinary action
will be initiated against erring staff member, apart from recording this attitude in the
evaluation reports which forms basis for release of increments and promotions etc. It was
also decided to issue instructions to the staff members, the act of those who
sits outside the office and Chit-Chat and laugh unawares of the presence of
the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, other Chair Persons, Members and Registrar of
the Council would be treated also as disobedience and disciplinary action will
be initiated against such erring staff.
After detailed discussion, it is decided that instructions shall be issued to
all the staff members directing them to observe protocols whenever the
Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Members of the Council or Committee or the
Registrar enters the office and such non-observance of protocols shall be
treated as disobedience and disciplinary action shall follow. The Executive
Committee made it clear that instructions shall be issued to the staff members
reiterating the stand of the Council so that if any staff member approaches
Government or Higher Authority directly without brining the same to the
notice of Chairman or Registrar, such acts of staff members shall attract
disciplinary action for disobedience of the instructions and suitable action will
have to be initiated as per the rules governing the disciplinary cases.
Then the Executive Committee has taken up the following items
under informal agenda 9 (6) (i) Informal Agenda – to Enhance
conveyance to Staff Members from Rs.750/- to Rs.1,000/-.
The Secretary brought to the notice of the members that one of the staff
members came with a request that the conveyance allowance paid @ Rs.750/-
pm be enhanced to Rs.1,000/- in view of the increased cost of transportation.
After detailed discussion and taking into consideration of the fact that the
conveyance allowance of Rs.750/-pm is being paid w.e.f.01-07-2008, it is
decided to refer the matter for consideration of the Finance Committee and
place the matter before the Executive Committee for a decision.
9 (6) (ii)-To provide housing loans to Staff members of APMC
The Secretary brought to the notice of the Executive Committee that there
has been orally representation of some of the staff members for sanction of
housing loans. It is also brought to the notice of members of the Executive
Committee that a memorandum of understanding is being executed with the
authorities of Bank of Baroda, Banjarahills, Hyderabad. After completion of
this, the bank will provide housing and other loans to all the eligible
employees of the Council. After taking into consideration the accepted norm of
giving undertaking for recovery of loan amount from the salary of the
concerned employee, it is decided that Council has to given undertaking on
behalf of the Loanee employees that in case of default, the loan installment
shall be recovered from the salary of the concerned employee and remitted to
the bank.
9 (6) (iii)-To consider photo scanned on the Registration
Certificates issued by the Council:
The Vice-chairman brought to the notice of the members that photos on the
registrations certificates are being pasted which may in some occasions cause
for tampering. As such it is suggested that photos on the registration
certificates be scanned in order to prevent tampering. It is also brought to the
notice of the members that the same procedure is followed in NTR University
of Health Sciences and other universities while issuing degrees. After detailed
discussion, it is decided to consider preparing modalities in this direction, such
as upgrading the existing project so as to suit that scanned photo will appear
on the registration certificate, maintenance of server connected to all systems
covered under registration project and LAN connection. It is also decided that
all registration data such as PG Registration, Change of Address and other
changes shall appear in the main server in addition to the manual corrections
done to the medical register. It is also decided that immediate steps and
obtain technical advice and place a report before the Executive Committee in
its next meeting.
After detailed discussion and after taking into consideration of the material
placed before it, the Executive Committee passed the following resolutions
unanimously.
1. TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE HELD ON 20-05-2009.
It is resolved that the minutes of previous meeting of the Executive
Committee held on 20.05.2009 be confirmed.
2. TO PERUSE THE ACTION TAKEN REPORT ON THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS
MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
It is resolved that the action taken report on the minutes of previous meeting of the
Executive Committee be approved.
3. TO PERUSE THE STATISTICS RELATING TO REGISTRATIONS DONE DURING
THE PERIOD OF 20-05-2009 – 27-06-2009.
It is also resolved that the Statistics relating to Registrations done during the period of
20.05.2009 – 27.06.2009 be noted.
4. TO CONSIDER THE REPORTS OF THE ETHICAL & MAL-PRACTICES
COMMITTEE DATED 26-05-2009 AND 26-06-2009.
(A) It is also resolved that the observations/recommendations of the Ethical & Mal-Practices
Committee dt:26.05.2009 be approved.
(B) It is resolved that the observations/recommendations of the Ethical & Mal-Practices
Committee dt:26.06.2009 be approved.
(i) The decision of E&MPC in Case.No.02/2008 in referring the matter to an
expert Cardiologist be approved.
(ii) The decision of E&MPC in Case.No.07/2008 in referring the matter to a three
men committee of Senior Pulmonologist, Prof. of Radiology & Prof. of
Pathology be approved.
(iii) The non-appearance of the complainant, Sri Kalluri Adinarayana in
Case.No.17/2008, be noted. The appearance of respondent, Dr.G.Subba Rao
whose statement is on record be noted.
(iv) The application of the complainant in Case.No.18/2008, i.e. M.G.Ramulu Yadav
seeking permission of the Council for withdrawal of his complaint be noted. The
statement of respondent, Dr.M.Vishnu Vardhan Reddy be noted.
(v) The statements of the complainant, Ms.Suvarna and the respondent,
Dr.S.V.Adinarayana Rao in Case.No.20/2008 be noted.
(vi) The statements of the complainant, Dr.B.Ramachandraiah and the respondents,
Dr.P.Chandra Sekhar and others in Case.No.21/2008 be noted.
(vii) It is resolved that the observations/recommendations of E&MPC in
Case.No.08/2008 ‘that there is no negligence on the part of respondent
Dr.Thumu Ramakrishna, in treating the patient Gosu Ananda Rao’ be
approved. It is also resolved that the observation of E & MPC that ‘the
allegation that the patient died in New Life Multi Speciality Hospital is snot
proved’ be approved. It is further resolved that the recommendation of the
E&MPC that ‘he should be warned not to give wide publicity which will glorify
his personal image’ be approved.
(viii) It is resolved that the observations/recommendations of E&MPC in
Case.No.24/2008 ‘that the respondent deserve to be warned for his un-ethical
acts such as using DNB (Cardiology) with out possessing the same and
displaying ‘D.Card (NIMS) which is un-recognized qualification and admittedly
practicing in Karimnagar for the past five years but got himself registered in
APMC for his MBBS as well as MD (General Medicine) in Feb,2009
consequent on registered notice from the Council’ be approved.
(ix) It is resolved that the observations/recommendations of E&MPC in
Case.No.22/2007 that ‘there is no negligence on the part of Dr.Batchu
Radhakrishna in treating the patient B.Prakash’ be approved. It is also resolved
that the further observation of the E&MPC ‘that the objections of the
respondent, Dr.Batchu Radha Krishna are not maintainable in view of APMC
Enquiry Rules, 1978’ be approved.
(x) It is resolved that the observations/recommendations of E&MPC in
Case.No.12/2008 that ‘there is no negligence on the part of Dr.P.Aruna in
treating he complainant, Mrs.C.Ramalingeswari Devi’ be approved.
(xi) It is resolved that the observations/recommendations of E&MPC in
Case.No.13/2008 that ‘there was no negligence on the part of Dr.Sunil Kapoor
in treating the patient, Mrs.Laxmi Bai’ be approved.
(xii) It is resolved that the decision of E&MPC to refer the matter for expert opinion
of a Senior most Gynecologist in Case.No.19/2008 be approved.
(xiii) It is resolved that the decision of E & MPC to issue summons to the
Respondent, the Medical Superintendent, Heritage Hospitals in Case
No.16/2008 be approved.
(xiv) It is resolved that the action taken by E & MPC to direct issuing notices to the
respondents in Case.No.03/2009.
5. TO PERUSE THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COUNCIL AS ON 27-06-2009.
It is also resolved that the Financial Position of the Council as on 27.06.2009 be
noted. It is also resolved that the balance amount in SB Account exceeds Rs.20 Lakhs the
same be deposited in F.D. except an amount of Rs.8 Lakhs to meet day to expenditure.
6. TO CONSIDER PURCHASING TWO PRINTERS TO COMPUTER-3 AND
COMPUTER-4 OF OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL.
It is resolved that the old SAMSUNG Company Printers (2) be replaced with HP
model printers. It is also resolved that usual procedure be observed.
7. TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE DECISION TO PURCHASE LAPTOPS BASED
ON TECHNICAL OPINION RECEIVED.
It is resolved that 17 ACER Dual Core Model Laptops be purchased at a cost of
Rs.32,890/- per each piece excluding usual Taxes. It is also resolved that the Secretary be
authorized to enter into Memorandum of Understanding with the supplier as per the approval
obtained from the Chairman and supply the same to the members before 15th July, 2009.
8. TO REVIEW THE LATEST STAGE OF ALIENATION OF LAND TO THE
COUNCIL’S BUILDING.
It is resolved that a representation be submitted to the Minister for Medical
Education to expedite the matter. It is also resolved that a request be made to the present
Director of Health for sending specific recommendations for the allotment of land of APMC so
as to construct the proposed Combined Councils’ Building.
9. TO CONSIDER ANY OTHER ITEM WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE CHAIRMAN.
(1) To peruse the direction of Hon’ble High Court in Writ Petition No.10889/2009.
It is resolved that the matter be pursued with the Standing Counsel of APMC to see that
Counter Affidavit be filed in the Hon’ble High Court at an appropriate time.
(2) To Accord Registration to Dr.J.Sai Kavitha as per the decision of the General Body:
It is resolved that Permanent Registration be granted to Dr.J.Sai Kavitha as per the
decision taken earlier in this regard. It is also resolved that the signature and thumb-
impression be obtained through E.Mail. It is also resolved that the concerned Senior Assistant
be given a written warning in order to be more careful in future and to implement the decisions
of the Executive Committee in toto, failing which she deserves for appropriate disciplinary
action. It is further resolved that decision be taken separately on notes submitted by the
Admn.Officer and the Senior Asst.(K) on examination of the same.
(3) To pay the Balance Amount to M/s.Team Engineer Systems Pvt. Ltd., Kukatpally, Hyderabad.
It is resolved that M/s.Team Engineer Systems Pvt., Ltd, Kukatpally, Hyderabad be paid
the balance amount of Rs.89,487/- as they have completed the work of installation of mikes and
demonstration done satisfactorily.
(4) Payment of enhancement of consolidated pay to Smt.L.Madhavi Latha, Assistant:
It is resolved that Smt.L.Madhavi Latha be paid enhanced consolidated pay of Rs.9000/-
w.e.f.01.06.2009.
(5) To sanction notional increment to Smt.D.Varalakshmi in the category of Typist and fixation of pay as Senior Assistant.
It is resolved that Smt.D.Varalakshmi be sanctioned an increment in the selection grade
scale of pay of Typist w.e.f.01.06.2009 under FR 22 (a) (1) in the category of Sr.Assistant.
(6) To review the work of staff of APMC with reference to instructions issued to staff and also to review the in-disciplined trends among few staff members:
It is resolved that instructions be given to the staff members reiterating the stand of the
Council that acts of any staff member be construed as disobedience when any body approaches
Government or higher authority directly without bringing the same to the notice of the
Chairman or Registrar. It is also resolved that suitable disciplinary action be taken as per the
rules governing the disciplinary cases on the erring staff members. It is also resolved that a
draft memo be prepared after consulting the Standing Counsel of APMC and issued to the
members of staff members on obtaining approval of the Chairman. It is also resolved that
strict disciplinary action be initiated against erring staff members who ever is found
disobeying the decisions taken by the Executive Committee or the Chairman, APMC. It is
further resolved that instructions be issued to all the staff members in order to observe proto-
cols whenever, the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Members of the Council or
Committee or the Registrar enters into the office and such non-observance of protocols be
treated as disobedience and disciplinary action shall follow.
(6) (i) To enhance conveyance allowance to the Staff Members of APMC from Rs.750/- to Rs.1000/-.
It is resolved that the matter be placed before the Finance Committee for its consideration
and submission of a report to the Executive Committee for a decision.
(ii) To provide Housing Loans to staff members of APMC.
It is resolved that a memorandum of understanding be executed with the authorities of
Bank of Baroda, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad in order to provide Housing and other loans to all
eligible employees of the Council. It is also resolved that an undertaking be given on behalf of
Loanee -Employees to the effect that the installment amount be recovered from the salary of
the concerned employee and remitted to the bank, in the event of default by the employee.
(iii) To consider photo scanned on the Registration Certificates issued by the Council:
It is resolved that modalities be worked out for upgrading existing project so as to suit that
scan photo will appear on the Registration Certificate. It is also resolved that one of the system
will be maintained as Server and connected to all systems covered under Registration Project
and LAN be provided. It is also resolved that all registration data such as P.G. Registration,
Change of Address and other changes shall appear in the main server in addition to the
manual corrections done to the Medical Register. It is further resolved that immediate steps be
taken for obtaining technical advice and place a report before the Executive Committee in the
next meeting.
The meeting concluded with vote of thanks to the Chair.
REGISTRAR, Sd/-CHAIRMAN APMC APMC
ANDHRA PRADESH MEDICAL COUNCIL: HYDERABAD-500 095
MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 27.08.2009
AT 10.00 A.M. IN Dr.CHIGURUPATI NAGESWARA RAO COUNCIL’S HALL, HYDERABAD
The Executive Committee meeting of the APMC held on 27-08.2009. Dr.Balbeer
Singh Yadav, Chairman, A.P.Medical Council has presided over the meeting. The
following are present:
1. Dr.Balbeer Singh Yadav Chairman2. Dr.K.L.Sampath Kumar Vice-Chairman3. Dr.Nagalla Kishore Member4. Dr.E.Ravinder Reddy Member 5. Sri K.Satyanarana Murty Secretary
The Chairman has granted leave of absence to Dr.Cipai
Subrahmanyam who has expressed his inability to attend the meeting.
The meeting of the Executive Committee was presided over by
Dr.Balbeer Singh Yadav, Chairman. The Chairman welcomed the
members of Executive Committee. The Chairman directed the Secretary
to take up agenda Items. As per the directions of the Chairman, the
Secretary / Registrar initiated the discussions. Copies of the Minutes of
the Executive Committee dated:01-07-2009, the Minutes of Ethical &
Mal Practices Committee dated:28-07-2009, Order of Hon’ble High Court
dated:13-07-2009, Proceedings of CME Committee dated:27-08-2009,
Lr.No.MCI-23(1)/2009/Med./31378, dated:23-08-2009 received from
Medical Council of India on 26-08-2009 etc. have been made available to
all the members of the Executive Committee.
The Executive Committee has first considered the decisions of previous
meeting of the Executive Committee held on 01-07-2009 and the action
taken report on the previous minutes. The members have gone through
the notes provided under this item.
After detailed discussion and taking into consideration of the
submissions made by the Secretary in this respect, it is decided to
confirm the minutes of the previous meeting of the Executive
Committee held on 01-07-2009.
Then the Executive Committee has perused the statistics
pertaining to the Registrations done during the period of 01-07-2009 –
20-08-2009.
The Executive Committee noted that the Permanent Registrations done
were-964, Duplicate of Permanent Registration done-4, Provisional
Registration-8, Re-validation of Provisional Registration-
66, Duplicate of Provisional Registration-1, Registration of Additional
Qualification-391, Change of Name-4, No Objection Certificates-32, State
Good Standing Certificates-35, Applications forwarded to MCI for issuing
Good Standing Certificates-11, CT Forms/Verification Forms Issued-5,
Temporary Permission for Foreign Visiting Doctors-3, Identity Cards
issued were-491.
Then the Executive Committee has taken up for consideration of the
next item on the agenda, report of the Ethical & Mal-Practices
Committee, Dated 28-07-2009. The Executive Committee noted that the
Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee has considered the following cases:
(i) Case.No.08/2008: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee noted that
the Executive Committee in the meeting held on 01.07.2009 has taken
into consideration of the fact that the Respondent stated that ‘they
could not record the resuscitative measures as they were very hurry to
save the patient and shifted the patient to another hospital and
meantime the patients attendants threatened the nursing staff and
taken away the case sheet without any permission’, it has been decided
that the Respondent Dr.Thumu Rama Krishna be warned for not
maintaining proper records.
(ii) Case.No.22/2008: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee resolved that
the statement of the complainant, Sri T.Sambi Reddy be on record.
(iii) Case.No.17/2008: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee resolved that
the statement of the complainant, Sri Kalluri Adinarayana be on record.
(iv) Case.No.18/2008: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee after taking
into consideration of the entire material on record, it has been noted
that the complainant, Sri M.G.Ramulu Yadav was present alongwith his
Counsel and submitted an application requesting the Council to permit
withdrawal of his complaint on the ground that the originals of xerox
copies enclosed to his complaint are missing and not traceable despite
of all his sincere efforts. The Committee also noted his further statement
that the politicians have developed grudge over Dr.M.V.V.Reddy and
misguided him. The complainant has also stated that in the present
circumstances and after careful consideration of Legal Opinion, he felt it
necessary to seek the Council’s permission for withdrawal of his
complaint, which is pending for an enquiry stating that he is withdrawing
his complaint made against Dr.M.Vishnu Vardhan Reddy.
After taking into consideration of the statement made by the
respondent, Dr.M.Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, wherein he has denied the
allegations made against him and the application of the complaint
stating that he is withdrawing the complaint. It is decided that if he is
found henceforth practising as Orthopedic Surgeon, action will be
contemplated. It is also decided that the observation of the Executive
Committee will be taken into consideration and the name of
respondent’s hospital to carryout joint inspection by CME Committee,
Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee and Legal & Anti-Quackery
Committee will be included at an appropriate time.
(v) Case.No.20/2008: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee after taking
into consideration of statements made by the parties before the
Committee on 26.06.2009, it has been resolved that the matter be kept
in abeyance. It is also resolved that both the parties be addressed in this
regard.
(vi) Case.No.21/2008: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee, taking into
consideration of the claims and counter-claims of both parties need to
be examined, it has been decided that the matter be kept in abeyance.
It is also resolved that summons be issued to Dr.Murali Mohan to appear
before the Committee in the next meeting.
(vii) Case.No.19/2008: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee has decided
to issue summons to the complainant, Smt. Krishnapatnam Sarada to
appear before the Committee in the next meeting.
(viii) Case.No.02/2008: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee noted that
as per the earlier decision on the complaint made against Dr.Y.Savitha
Devi, Swapna Nursing Home, Hyderabad, the matter has been referred
to Dr.Gowthami, Paed. Cardiologist, for her expert opinion and the same
is awaited.
(ix) Case.No.07/2008: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee noted that
as per the earlier decision in this regard, the complaint made against
Dr.Ajit Vigg, Hyderabad along with other material on record were
furnished to three experts, one Senior Pulmonologist, one Senior
Radiologist and one Senior Pathologist. The Committee noted that the
Expert opinion of Three-man expert Committee is awaited.
(x) Case.No.16/2008: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee noted that
inspite of issuing notices on the complaint made by Smt.M.Uma Devi,
Hyderabad, the Respondent i.e the Medical Superintendent, Heritage
Hospital, Hyderabad did not respond to the same. It has been decided to
issue summons to the respondent directing him to appear before the
Committee in the next meeting.
(xi) Case.No.01/2009: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee noted that
the Complainant Sri K.Prasad did not appear before the Committee
inspite of summons issued in this regard and as such it has been
decided to issue summons to him to appear before the Committee in the
next meeting. The Committee noted that the Respondent, Dr.Srinivas
Bathini, Ongole has been present and his statement is on record.
(xii) Case.No.02/2009: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee noted that
the Complainant has been present and his statement is on record. The
Committee noted that the Counsel for the Respondent, Sri V.S.Sudhakar
has been present and filed an application to the effect that Dr.P.B.Arnold
is not doing well and has been advised for bed-rest for 6 weeks and also
submitted a Medical Certificate and prayed to postpone the matter for
hearing for a period of six weeks. After taking into consideration of the
application filed on behalf of the respondent and the Medical Certificate,
it has been decided to direct him to appear before the Committee in the
next meeting.
(xiii) Case.No.03/2009: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee noted that
the complainant Md.Reyaz Pasha did not appear before the Committee
and the respondents who were present along with their Counsel have
expressed the view that it would be appropriate to take their statements
after recording the statement of Complainant. In view of this, it is
decided that summons be issued to the parties concerned to appear
before the Committee in the next meeting.
(xiv) Case.No.04/2009: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee noted that
Sri Bunga Krishna Murthy made a complaint against Dr.T.Krishna,
Akividu for his negligence in conducting Cataract Operation to him. The
Committee noted that a registered notice has been sent to the
Respondent Dr.T.Krishna, Akividu and the same has been re-directed by
the postal authorities to Shankar Netralayam, Visakhapatnam and the
same has been returned un-served with an endorsement that the
addressee was not available there. It is decided to request the
Complainant to find out the present address of the Respondent so that
Regd. Notice be issued to him
(xv) Case.No.08/2009: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee noted that
the complainant Sri Kotla Raju made a complaint against Dr.G.Indira and
others of SVS Hospital, M.B.Nagar. It is decided to issue summons to the
parties concerned to appear before the Committee in the next meeting.
(xvi) Case.No.09/2009: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee noted that
the complainant Sri T.Obi Reddy made a complaint against
Dr.S.Narsimhulu, Tadipatri alleging that the respondent has issued false
Medical Certificate. It is decided to issue summons to both the parties to
appear before the Committee in the next meeting.
(xvii)Case No.23/2008: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee noted that
the Hon’ble High Court granted stay on the orders passed by the III
Senior Civil Judge, CCC, Sec’bad, dt: 04.07.2008. In view of Stay granted
by the Hon’ble High Court, it is decided that the Complaint against
Dr.V.Sreeramulu be kept in abeyance until receipt of further orders from
Hon’ble High Court in this regard.
After detailed discussion and taking into consideration of the
observations/ recommendations of the Ethical & Mal Practices Committee in
Case No.18/2008, i.e. the complaint made by Sri M.G.Ramulu Yadav against
Dr.M.Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, the Executive Committee has decided to approve
the recommendation of E&MPC and the application filed by the Complainant,
Sri M.G.Ramulu Yadav to withdraw his complaint. It is also decided that if
Dr.M.V.V.Reddy is found henceforth practising as Orthopedic Surgeon, action
will be contemplated. It is also decided that the name of respondent’s hospital
to carryout joint inspection by CME Committee, Ethical & Mal-Practices
Committee and Legal & Anti-Quackery Committee will be included at an
appropriate time.
The Executive Committee decided to approve the action taken by
the Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee in all other cases including that of
‘keeping abeyance of the complaint made against Dr.S.V.Adinarayana
Rao, Visakhapatnam’ and ‘the proceedings initiated against
Dr.V.Sriramulu as per the orders of III Senior Civil Judge, CCC, Sec’bad,
dt:04.07.2008, in view of stay granted by the Hon’ble High Court until
receipt of further orders of the Hon’ble High Court.
Then the Executive Committee has taken up for consideration of the
next item on the Agenda, i.e. to peruse the financial position of the
Council as on 25-08-2009. The members have gone through the
statement provided under this item and the statement wherein it has
been indicated that the Fixed Deposits in various banks was
Rs.4,29,75,000/- and balance available in S.B. Accounts of Andhra Bank,
SBI(General account), SBI (CME Account) and SBH comes to
Rs.30,55,448/- whereas the balance available in Andhra Bank was
Rs.26,03,099/- and it has been decided to put an amount of Rs.25 Lakhs
in any Nationalised Bank as per the approval of the Chairman as and
when the available balance in S.B. account comes to Rs.33 Lakhs.
Then the Executive Committee has considered the next item on the
Agenda, ‘to consider enhancement of sitting fee to the members for
attending Council/Committee meetings.
The Secretary informed the members of the Executive Committee
that as per the earlier decision in regard, the matter has been referred
to the Chairman, Finance Committee for his approval and subject to
ratification by the Finance Committee. The Secretary has informed that
the Chairman, Finance Committee desired that the meeting of the
Finance Committee will be convened for its consideration and
submission of a report to the Executive Committee for its decision.
Then the Executive Committee has considered the next item on the
Agenda, ‘to consider enhancement of sitting fee to the members of the
Council for attending Internees Ethics Awareness programmes
conducting in various Medical Colleges in the state.
The Secretary informed the members of the Executive Committee
that as per the earlier decision in the regard, the matter has been
referred to the Chairman, Finance Committee for his decision and
subject to ratification by the Finance Committee. The Secretary has
informed that the Chairman, Finance Committee desired that the
meeting of the Finance Committee will be convened for its consideration
and submission of a report to the Executive Committee for its decision.
Then the Executive Committee has considered the next item on the
Agenda, ‘to consider enhancement of Conveyance Allowance to the staff
of the Council from Rs.750/- to Rs.1,000/- and to the Registrar, APMC.
The Secretary informed the members of the Executive Committee
that as per the earlier decision in this regard, the matter has been
referred to the Chairman, Finance Committee for his decision and
subject to ratification by the Finance Committee. The Secretary has
informed that the Chairman, Finance Committee desired that the
meeting of the Finance Committee will be convened for its consideration
and submission of a report to the Executive Committee for its decision.
Then the Executive Committee has taken up for consideration of Addl.
Agenda under this item, the EC has gone through the notice received
from the Hon’ble High Court dt: 30.07.2009 in W.P.No.15440 of 2009.
The members have noted that the Hon’ble High Court on 30 th July, 2009
directed to produce before it, all records and others touching the
proceedings of APMC issued in its Lr.No.26/APMC/PG.Regn.Ven./2009,
dt:15.07.2009 before 01.09.2009. The Executive Committee perused the
clarification received from the Medical Council India in its Lr.No.MCI-
23(1)/2009/Med./31378, dt:23.08.2009 on the subject of Registration of
Addl. Qualification of M.D(Ven.) awarded by colleges recognized by
Medical Council of India in Andhra Pradesh. The members have also
noted that the Post Graduate Committee of MCI observed that the
General Body of the Council at its meeting held on 18.02.2006 had
approved the recommendations of the Post Graduate Committee.
The Members have also noted the said recommendations of the
Post Graduate Committee as below:
“ The Post Graduate Committee considered the matter together with
W.P. No.3372/2005 – Dr.B.Naravana Reddy and 28 others – Vs. – The
Medical Council of India & Ors. In the High Court of A.P. at Hyderabad
and decided to recommend that MD (Derm.) / MD (Ven.)/ MD (Derm,
Ven.) be treated at par with the combined specialty i.e. M.D.
Dermatology, Venereology, Leprosy.”
The Executive Committee also noted that the MCI has clarified
that the qualification of MD (Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy)
has been included in the Schedules to the I.M.C. Act, 1956 and this
qualification of MD (Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy)
comprehensively covers all the three branches i.e. Dermatology,
Venereology and Leprosy. The Executive Committee further noted that it
was also clarified that the above cited decision covered the qualification
awarded the nomenclature of Dermatology and Venereology.
The Executive Committee has also noted that the MCI in its above
said letter has made it clear that “In view of above and after due
deliberations, the members of the Postgraduate Committee decided that
the qualification of MD (Venereology) is also covered in the above cited
decision and it should be treated as par with the combined specialty as
is being done for the candidates having MD (Dermatology)
qualification”.
In view of the clarification given by the Medical Council of India in
its letter referred to above, it is decided to furnish the entire material
together with the clarification given by the Medical Council of India to
the Standing Counsel of APMC for filing the same before the Hon’ble
High Court before 01.09.2009 and to submit to the Hon’ble Court that
the impugned proceedings dt:15.07.2009 are to be with drawn and as
such the Hon’ble High Court be prayed for appropriate orders.
The Executive Committee perused the Interim Order of the
Hon’ble High Court dt:30.07.2009 wherein the Hon’ble Court has
considered the W.P.M.P.No.20274 of 2009 in W.P.No.15440 of 2009 filed
by Dr.B.Raghavendra Rao who was one among thirty (30) doctors to
whom registered notices were issued directing them to surrender their
certificate of registration of additional qualification granted to them for
their MD (Venereology) qualification.
The Executive Committee has noted that the General Body in its
meeting held on 31.03.2009 has resolved to recommend to Medical
Council of India for grant of recognition to MD (Venereology)
qualification.
In view of the above resolution passed by the General Body of
APMC at its meeting held on 30.03.2009 and taking into consideration of
clarification received from MCI, it is decided to write a letter to the
Standing Counsel of APMC providing him with copy of MCI Letter
dt:23.08.2009 for further action to file counter affidavit in Hon’ble High
Court. It is also decided to withdraw the decision of the Council to keep
registration of MD (Venereology) in abeyance and also further decided
to send letters to all the candidates (30) who were granted registration
for their MD (Venereology) to that effect. It is also decided to
communicate the copy of letter dt: 23.08.2009 received from MCI to all
the Principals / Deans of Medical Colleges in the State.
It is also decided that the Secretary, APMC be directed to take
necessary steps in this regard.
Then the Executive Committee has considered the next item on the
Agenda, ‘To peruse the interim order dated: 13-07-2009 in WPMP of
2009 in WP No.15440 of 2009. The members have gone through the
notes provided under this item. The members noted that the Hon’ble
High Court on 30th July, 2009 has passed that ‘there shall be interim
suspension as prayed for’ on the impugned proceedings of Andhra
Pradesh Medical Council in its Letter.No.266/APMC/PG/Regn.Ven/2009
dated: 15-07-2009 pending disposal of Writ Petition No.15440 of 2009.
The Executive Committee after taking into consideration of Interim
Orders passed by the Hon’ble High Court and the clarification given by
the Medical Council of India in its Lr.No.MCI-23(1)/2009/Med./31378,
dt:23.08.2009 on the subject of Registration of Addl. Qualification of
M.D(Ven.) awarded by colleges recognized by Medical Council of India in
Andhra Pradesh. The members have also noted that the Post Graduate
Committee of MCI observed that the General Body of the Council at its
meeting held on 18.02.2006 had approved the recommendations of the
Post Graduate Committee.
In view of the above, it is decided to withdraw orders issued in
Lr.No.266/APMC/PG.Regn.Ven./2009, dt: 15.07.2009 and intimate all the
(30) thirty doctors to whom the order has been sent.
Then the Executive Committee has taken up for consideration of the
next item on the Agenda, i.e. to peruse the order of Division Bench of
Hon’ble High Court in W.P.No.1711 of 2009. The Executive Committee
has gone through the notes provided under this item and noted that as
per the decision taken by the Executive Committee in its earlier
meeting, para wise remarks were furnished to the Standing Counsel in
order to prepare Counter Affidavit on behalf of APMC (4th respondent in
the Writ Petition).
The Executive Committee has also noted that the Hon’ble High
Court on 03.08.2009 has directed the 5th respondent – the District
Collector, Nellore to depute an officer not below the rank of a Joint
Collector to proceed to Kaligiri Town in Nellore District and after causing
a local enquiry by the deputed officer to file a counter by the next date
of hearing as to whether the allegations in the Writ Petition are true and
directed to list the case on 26.08.2009.
The Executive Committee also noted that the proposal made by
the CME Committee for conducting surprise visits / checks by various
small teams with two or three members of the Council / Committees on
hospitals / clinics run by un-qualified persons is finalized the same will
be incorporated in the Counter affidavit to be filed by the Council.
In this regard, members are of the opinion that unless the High
Court directs in this regard or the Government issues notification under
20 (ii) of A.P.Medical Practitioners Registration Act, 1968 and there by
authorizes the Council to inspect the hospitals / clinics run by RMPs /
PMPs and other un-qualified persons. In this regard, the members have
expressed the doubt whether the Council can inspect the premises of
any hospital / dispensary / clinic run by qualified doctors. In this regard,
members have gone through the under the provisions of Section 26 (2)
of Andhra Pradesh Medical Practitioners Registration Act, 1968 and
noted that “In holding enquires under this Act, the Council or its
Committee shall have the same powers as are vested in the civil courts
under the Code of Civil Proceedure, 1908, when trying a suit, in respect
of the following matters, namely:-
a) enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on
oath;
(b) compelling the production of documents;
(c) issuing of commissions for the examination of witnesses.
The Executive Committee is of the opinion that detailed
examination of provisions of the Act, the rules made thereunder and the
implications of the same are to be ascertained as to whether the Council
or its Committee or the proposed small teams have the power to
inspect the hospitals of any doctors when complaints received such as
(i) hospital is ill-equipped resulting into the death of a patient on
account of in-adequate facilities which are expected to be available in
Hospitals like Super Speciality/Multi Speciality, (ii) doctors are practising
as specialists, such as Orthopedic Surgeons while having primary
medical qualification, (iii) doctors running maternity nursing home by
appointing non-medical practitioners and causing danger to the lives of
pregnant women and sucking the blood of the poor; the doctor is
running an un-authorized dispensary without authorized Gynecologist, if
the Council inspect the said premises, it will be patent on the face of it.
In view of the above, the Executive Committee directed to come
with detailed proposals with all possibilities for conducting joint
inspection by small teams appointed by the Council which shall carry on
inspections in co-ordination with CME Committee, Ethical & Mal-
Practices Committee and Legal & Anti-quackery Committee.
The Executive Committee also decided to place these decisions of
the Council before the Hon’ble High Court of Andhra Pradesh and also to
the State Government.
Then the Executive Committee has taken up for consideration of the
next item on the Agenda, i.e. to consider the application of Dr.Pradyut
Waghray for forwarding the same to the Govt. of India for consideration
of “Padma Awards”.
The members have perused the bio-data and the letter submitted
by Dr.Pradyut Waghray for recommendation by APMC for “PADMA
AWARDS”. The members have noted the letter issued by the Chief
Executive Officer, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. The members also gone
through the letter issued by the Secretary, IMA, Hyderabad City Branch,
wherein letters were addressed to the Home Secretary, Govt. of India
recommending the candidature of Dr.Pradyut Waghray for the award of
Padma Shree for the year 2009.
After detailed discussion, it has been decided to address a letter to
the Home Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India forwarding
the bio-data and other material submitted by Dr.Pradyut Waghray.
Then the Executive Committee has taken up for consideration of next
item on the agenda i.e. minutes of CME Committee held on 27.08.2009.
The members have gone through the various recommendations of CME
Committee. The members have noted that the CME Committee has
recommended considering the issue of conducting CME Programmes
three times in a year in all medical colleges, 1st session in 3rd month, 2nd
session in 9th month and last session in the 12th month of their
Internship. The CME Committee also recommended to conduct
awareness programmes to post-graduate students once in a year. The
CME Committee also recommended to enhance present amount of
Rs.30/- per student to Rs.40/- per student for each session.
The members also noted that the CME Committee has
recommended to conduct the CME Programmes in Districts in
association with IMA and Local Medical Bodies.
The members also noted that the CME Committee has
recommended to address a letter to IMA/GDA/APNA/Local Medical Bodies
and various associations like APIAP/Surgeons Association/Orthopaedic
Association etc. to co-ordinate the Workshops/Seminars where a booklet
of A.P.Medical Council will be distributed. It has also been recommended
that the financial assistance for conducting the same shall be fixed as
Rs.10,000/-.
The members also noted that the CME Committee has
recommended to constitute small teams from various committees to
make surprise checks / visits of any hospitals/clinics/nursing homes run
by unqualified persons/RMPs/PMPs in the State to enable to curb the
menace of quackery. It was also recommended to place before the
Hon’ble High Court of Andhra Pradesh to the effect that the A.P. Medical
Council is contemplating to conduct surprise checks / visits of any
hospitals/clinics/nursing homes run by unqualified persons/RMPs/PMPs in
the State with a request to give a direction to empower the A.P.Medical
Council to make surprise checks/visits in order to ascertain practice of
Medicine by unqualified persons/RMPs/PMPs/quacks and take effective
steps to curb the menace. The CME Committee has further
recommended to address the Government separately for issuing a
Notification empowering to the Council to make surprise checks/visits in
order to ascertain practice of medicine by unqualified persons
RMPs/PMPs/quacks and take effective steps to curb the menace.
The CME Committee has further recommended that the matter
pertaining to allowing the members to claim actual expenditure incurred
by those members who come on cars.
The Executive Committee after detailed discussion and taking into
consideration of various aspects has decided as follows:
1. To conduct Ethics Awareness Programme only once in a year
taking into consideration of the fact ‘not to disturb the academic
session’. It is also decided to continue the present amount of
Rs.30/- per student for each session.
2. To conduct CME Programmes in Districts in association with IMA
and their local Medical Bodies. To conduct one CME Programmes
at District Level in a year in association with IMA and all other
Medical Bodies. It is also decided to frame guidelines for financial
sanction for CME Programme and also to consider the decision of
the CME Committee @ Rs.25,000/- for one CME at the level of
each district. It is also decided to distribute a booklet which shall
include the Act and functions of Andhra Pradesh Medical Council.
3. The Executive Committee is of the opinion that it is not feasible to
address a letter to IMA/GDA/APNA/Local medial bodies etc. to co-
ordinate the workshops/seminars.
4. The Executive Committee has agreed in principle to the
recommendation of
the CME Committee to constitute small teams from the members
of various committees to make surprise checks/visits of any
hospitals/clinics/nursing homes run by unqualified persons /
RMPs/PMPs in the state to enable the Council to curb the menace
of quackery.
After detailed discussion and taking into consideration of the
material placed before it, the Executive Committee passed the following
resolutions unanimously.
7. TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HELD ON 01-07-2009.
It is resolved that the minutes of the previous meeting of the
Executive Committee held on 01-07-2009 be confirmed.
8. TO PERUSE THE ACTION TAKEN REPORT ON THE MINUTES OF
PREVIOUS MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
It is resolved that the Action Taken Report on the Minutes of Previous
meeting of the Executive Committee be approved.
9. TO PERUSE THE STATISTICS RELATING TO REGISTRATIONS
DONE DURING THE PERIOD OF 01-07-2009 – 25-08-2009.
The Statistics relating to the Registrations done during the period
from 01-07-2009 to 20-08-2009 be noted.
10. TO CONSIDER THE REPORT OF THE ETHICAL & MAL-
PRACTICES COMMITTEE DATED 28-07-2009.
(A) It is also resolved that the observations/recommendations of the Ethical
& Mal-Practices Committee dt:28.07.2009 be approved.
(B) (i) In Case No.08/2008, it is resolved that the Respondent, Dr.Thumu
Rama Krishna may also be warned for not maintaining the records in
addition to the decision of the Executive Committee in its earlier
meeting.
(ii) In Case.No.22/2008, it is resolved that the statement of the
Complainant, Sri T.Sambi Reddy be on record.
(iii) In Case.No.17/2008, it is resolved that the statement of the
complainant Sri Kalluri Adinarayana be on record.
(iv) In Case.No.18/2008, it is resolved that if the respondent,
Dr.M.Vishnu Vardhan Reddy is found henceforth practicing as
Orthopaedic Surgeon, action be contemplated against him. It is also
resolved that the name of respondent’s hospital to carry out joint
inspection by various committees be included at an appropriate time.
(v) In Case.No.20/2008, it is resolved that the matter be kept in
abeyance. It is also resolved that both the parties be addressed in this
regard.
(vi) In Case.No.21/2008, it is resolved that the matter be kept in
abeyance. It is also resolved to approve the decision of E&MPC that
summons be issued to Dr.V.Murali Mohan to appear before the
Committee in the next meeting.
(vii) In Case.No.19/2008, it is resolved that the recommendation of
E&MPC to issue summons to the complainant, Smt.Krishnapatnam
Sarada to appear before the Committee in the next meeting.
(viii) In Case.No.02/2008, it is resolved that the decision of E&MPC to
refer the matter pertaining to the complaint against Dr.Y.Savitha Devi to
Dr.Gowthami, Paediatric Cardiologist for her expert opinion be approved.
(ix) In Case.No.07/2008, it is resolved that the decision of E&MPC on the
complaint against Dr.Ajit Vigg to refer to a three men experts committee
be approved.
(x) In Case.No.16/2008, it is resolved that the decision of E&MPC to issue
summons to the respondent, i.e. the Medical Superintendent, Heritage
Hospital, Hyderabad be approved.
(xi) In Case.No.01/2009, it is resolved that the decision of E&MPC to
issue summons to the complainant, Sri K.Prasad be approved.
(xii) In Case.No.02/2009, it is resolved that the decision of E&MPC to
issue summons to the respondent, Dr.P.B.Arnold to appear before the
Committee in its next meeting be approved.
(xiii) In Case.No.03/2009, it is resolved that the decision of E&MPC to
issue summons to the parties concerned be approved.
(xiv) In Case.No.04/2009, it is resolved that the decision of E&MPC to
request the complainant to find out the present address of the
respondent to issue registered notice be approved.
(xv) In Case.No.08/2009, it is resolved that the decision of E&MPC to
issue summons to parties concerned be approved.
(xvi) In Case.No.09/2009, it is resolved that the decision of the E&MPC to
issue summons to both the parties be approved.
(xvii) In Case.No.23/2008, it is resolved that the decision of E&MPC to
stop further proceedings against Dr.V.Sreeramulu in accordance with
the stay granted by the Hon’ble High Court be approved.
5. PERUSE THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COUNCIL AS ON 25-08-
2009.
It is resolved that the Financial Position of the Council as on
25.08.2009 be noted. It is also resolved to put a sum of Rs.25 Lakhs in
Fixed Deposit in any Nationalized Bank as may be approved by the
Chairman, APMC when the balance amount in SB Account of Andhra
Bank reaches to Rs.33 Lakhs.
6. TO CONSIDER ENHANCEMENT OF SITTING FEE TO THE MEMBERS FOR
ATTENDING COUNCIL / COMMITTEE MEETINGS.
It is resolved that the report of the Finance Committee be placed before
the Executive Committee in the next meeting.
7. TO CONSIDER ENHANCEMENT OF SITTING FEE TO THE MEMBERS
OF THE COUNCIL OR ATTENDING INTERNEES ETHICS AWARENESS
PROGRAMMES CONDUCTED IN VARIOUS MEDICAL COLLEGES IN THE
STATE.
It is resolved that the report of the Finance Committee be placed
before the Executive Committee in the next meeting.
8. TO CONSIDER ENHANCEMENT OF CONVEYANCE ALLOWNACE TO
THE STAFF OF THE COUNCIL FROM RS.750/- TO RS.1,000/- AND
TO THE REGISTRAR, APMC.
It is resolved that the report of the Finance Committee be placed
before the Executive Committee in the next meeting.
9. TO CONSIDER ANY OTHER ITEM WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE
CHAIRMAN.
1. (a) TO CONSIDER THE NOTICE RECEIVED FROM THE HON’BLE HIGH
COURT DT: 13.07.2009 IN W.P.NO.15440 OF 2009.
It is resolved that the Standing Counsel, APMC be requested to
submit to the Hon’ble High Court that the clarification sought for by
APMC in its letter dated:20-06-2009 has been received from Medical
Council of India through its Letter.No.MCI-23(1)/2009/Med/31378,
dated:23-08-2009 wherein the MCI made it clear that the members of its
Post Graduate Committee had decided that ‘the qualification of M.D.
(Venereology) is also covered in the decision of the General Body of MCI
at its meeting held on 18th February 2006 and it should be treated at
par with the combined speciality as is being done for the candidates
having MD(Dermatology) qualification.’ It is also resolved to withdraw
the impugned proceeding of the Council dated 15-07-2009, and the
Hon’ble Court be prayed for passing appropriate orders.
(b) TO PERUSE THE INTERIM ORDER DT: 13.07.2009 IN
W.P.M.P.NO.20274
OF 2009 IN W.P.NO.15440 OF 2009.
It is resolved that the thirty (30) doctors be informed through
Registered letters that the impugned orders of the Council issued in
Lr.No.266/APMC/PG Reg.Ven/2009, dated:15-07-2009 to keep the
registration of MD (Venereology) in abeyance be withdrawn taking into
consideration of the clarification given by Medical Council of India in its
letter dated 23-08-2009. It is also resolved that the Principals/Deans of
all Medical Colleges in the state and petitioners be communicated the
letter received from the Medical Council of India.
(2) TO PERUSE THE ORDER OF DIVISION BENCH OF HON’BLE HIGH
COURT IN
W.P.NO.1711 OF 2009.
It is resolved that the cases of quacks be referred to the
concerned DIG/SP/Commissioner of Police and to the Collectors for
initiating necessary action as per law. It is also resolved to furnish copy
of Hon’ble Supreme Court order
Dated April 2nd, 1992 against quacks and also enlighten them of the gist
of the Court orders.
(3) TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION OF DR.PRADYUT WAGHRAY FOR
FORWARDING THE SAME TO THE GOVT. OF INDIA FOR
CONSIDERATION
OF “PADMA AWARDS”.
It is resolved that the Bio-data of Dr.Pradyut Waghray for “PADMA
AWARDS” be forwarded to Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of
India for appropriate action.
(4) TO CONSIDER THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CME
COMMITTEE
HELD ON 27.08.2009 WITH REFERENCE TO WORK OUT
MODALITIES FOR FORMATION OF SMALL TEAMS FOR PURPOSE
OF CONDUCTING SURPRISE VISITS / CHECKS ON THE
HOSPITALS / CLINICS / NURSING HOMES RUN BY UN-QUALIFIED
PERSONS / RMPS / PMPS.
It is resolved that the recommendations of the CME Committee be
approved in Principle.
(i) It is resolved that the present amount of Rs.30/- per student for each
session of Ethics Awareness Programme be continued.
(ii) It is resolved that the CME Programmes in Districts be conducted in
association with IMA and its local bodies. It is also resolved that
Guidelines be prepared for sanctioning the amount of Rs.25,000/- for
CME Programme conducted at each district level. It is also resolved
that a booklet be prepared which shall include the Act and functions
of APMC be distributed.
(iii) It is resolved that the recommendation of CME Committee to address
a letter to IMA/GDA/APNA/Local Bodies etc. in order to co-ordinate the
workshops / seminars would not be desirable.
(iv) It is resolved that the recommendation of CME Committee to
constitute small teams from members of various committees to make
surprise checks/visits of any hospitals/clinics/nursing homes run by
un-qualified persons be approved. It is also resolved that the decision
of Council be placed before the Hon’ble High Court and Govt. of
Andhra Pradesh for appropriate direction in this regard.
The meeting concluded with vote of thanks to the Chair.
Sd/-REGISTRAR, Sd/-CHAIRMANAPMC APMC
MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 22.10.2009
AT 03.00 P.M. IN Dr.CHIGURUPATI NAGESWARA RAO COUNCIL’S HALL, HYDERABAD
The Executive Committee meeting of the APMC was held on 22-10-2009. Dr.Balbeer
Singh Yadav, Chairman, A.P.Medical Council has presided over the meeting. The following are
present:
1. Dr.Balbeer Singh Yadav Chairman2. Dr.K.L.Sampath Kumar Vice-Chairman3. Dr.Nagalla Kishore Member4. Dr.E.Ravinder Reddy Member 5. Dr.Cipai Subrahmanyam Member 6. Sri K.Satyanarana Murty Secretary
The meeting of the Executive Committee was presided over by Dr.Balbeer
Singh Yadav, Chairman. The Chairman welcomed the members of Executive
Committee. The Chairman directed the Secretary to take up agenda Items. As
per the directions of the Chairman, the Secretary / Registrar initiated the
discussions. Copies of the Minutes of the Executive Committee dated:27-08-
2009, the Minutes of Ethical & Mal Practices Committee dated:08-09-2009 and
the decisions of Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee dated:22-10-2009 order of
Hon’ble High Court dated:08-09-2009, Proceedings of the Finance Committee
dated:15-09-2009, letter received from Karnataka Medical Council have been
made available to all the members of the Executive Committee.
The Executive Committee has first considered the decisions of previous
meeting of the Executive Committee held on 27-08-2009 and the action
taken report on the previous minutes. The members have gone through
the notes provided under this item.
After detailed discussion and taking into consideration of the submissions
made by the Secretary in this respect, it is decided to confirm the minutes of
the previous meeting of the Executive Committee held on 27-08-2009.
Then the Executive Committee has perused the statistics pertaining to the
Registrations done during the period of 21-08-2009 – 16-10-2009.
The Executive Committee noted that the Permanent Registrations done
were-964, Duplicate of Permanent Registration done-4, Provisional
Registration-8, Re-validation of Provisional Registration-
66, Duplicate of Provisional Registration-1, Registration of Additional
Qualification-391, Change of Name-4, No Objection Certificates-32, State
Good Standing Certificates-35, Applications forwarded to MCI for issuing
Good Standing Certificates-11, CT Forms/Verification Forms Issued-5,
Temporary Permission for Foreign Visiting Doctors-3, Identity Cards
issued were-491.
Then the Executive Committee has taken up for consideration of the
next item on the agenda, report of the Ethical & Mal-Practices
Committee, Dated 28-07-2009. The Executive Committee noted that the
Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee has considered the following cases
and made its observations/recommendations for further consideration of
the Executive Committee and necessary decision.
(i) Case.No.01/2009: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee has
resolved that fresh summons to be issued to the complainant
directing him to appear before the Committee in the next meeting.
(ii) Case.No.02/2009: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee has
resolved that fresh summons be issued to the respondent.
(iii) Case.No.03/2009: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee has
resolved that the statements of the complainant and respondents be
on record.
(iv) Case.No.08/2009: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee has
resolved that the statements of the complainant and the respondents
be on record.
(v) Case.No.09/2009: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee has
resolved that the statement of complainant and Counsel for the
respondent be on record.
(vi) Case.No.16/2009: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee has
resolved that the statements of complainant respondent’s
representative be on record.
(vii) Case.No.19/2009: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee has
resolved that the complainant be given another opportunity to
appear before the Committee.
(viii) Case.No.17/2008: Complaint made by Sri Kalluri Adinarayana
against Dr.G.Subba Rao, Bhoosaiah Memorial Nursing Home,
Yedlapadu, Guntur District.
The Executive Committee has gone through the detailed
observations/recommendations of the Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee in
this case and noted that “the complainant Sri Kalluri Adinarayana made a
complaint against Dr.G.Subba Rao, Bhoosaiah Memorial Nursing Home,
Yedlapadu, Guntur District.
The Complainant in his complaint dated 09-09-2008 has alleged that
Dr.Garikapati Subba Rao (MBBS) is running Bhoosaiah Memorial Nursing Home
and practising for the last 30 years and in his hands number of patients died
and stated that he has evidence to that effect. He alleged that his wife, Smt.
Kalluri Subbayamma is one among them. He further alleged that having
noticed the corrupt practices of the said doctor, such as selling medicines
without any license and earning lakhs of rupees and the same has been
complained to Commercial Tax Department.
The complainant has further alleged that as per G.O.No.135, there are
certain standards to be observed. There are no trained Nurses or
Compounders and the names of persons who are working as Compounders
have been furnished to the DM&HO. X-Ray Machine is there and has been in
use but for the past several years there had been no qualified paramedical
staff. Scanning Machine is there and Scanning has been done by the doctor for
several patients. The Respondent has permitted Sri Atukuri Mallikharjuna Rao
to run Medical Shop and there is no Pharmacist. The Complainant has further
contended that the Respondent is dispensing medicines without proper
accounts and records and the complainant is having sufficient evidence to
prove the same. A complaint was also lodged before the Vigilance &
Enforcement department and the same have been sent to the DM & HO for
enquiry. The Complainant has requested to conduct an enquiry against the
respondent doctor and to take appropriate action. As per the decision taken in
this regard, in this office Lr.dated 02-12-2008, the complainant was requested
to file his complaint in the form of an affidavit as per Rule-6 of APMC Rules,
1978. Accordingly, he submitted the same complaint duly attested by the
Tahsildar, Edlapadu on 12-12-2008 and another on 15-12-2008. In this office
letter 02-12-2008, the respondent, Dr.Garikapati Subba Rao was requested to
submit his detailed explanation on the allegations made against him. The
Respondent in his reply affidavit has stated that he is running the Nursing
Home at Edlapadu. He has also stated that the allegation with regard to the
death of Kalluri Subbayamma wife of the complainant, it is totally false and
concocted for the purpose of blackmailing him thereby to get huge amounts
from him. He has also stated that Smt. Kalluri Subbayamma was died at
St.Joseph’s Hospital, Guntur on 19.10.2007 but not in his nursing home as
alleged.
He has stated that his Nursing Home is situated at a corner of a village
and the medical shops in the village are at far away place to his nursing home
and in these circumstances, he faced lot of problems in the course of
treatment and hence dispensed the required drugs to his patients only. He
has contended that as a doctor, he is exempted from taking drug license as
per the provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules, u/s K (5) of the Act
to dispense the drugs to his patients and as such he never violated any rules
or laws for the time being in force.
As to the further allegation, he has stated that he has paid Turn Over Tax
to CTO Chilakaluripeta under protest. He has contended that he has dispensed
the medicines to his patients only on no profit – no loss basis, as per the
direction of the CTO, Chilakaluripeta he has paid Rs.34,860/- whereas the
actual tax was only Rs.12,866/- for four years. He contended that the
authorities never alleged “theft of energy” or “tampering with meter. As to the
further allegations with regard to G.O.Ms.No.135, he has stated that the
registration of nursing homes in Guntur District is still going on and several
Nursing Homes in the District are yet to be registered. The District Authorities
insisted the doctors few months back to get their Nursing Homes registered
and accordingly the respondent has applied for Registration of his Nursing
Home also. He contended that he is not at fault. The respondent has stated
that the complainant is harassing and threatening the officers to take action
against him though there is no fault from his side. He contended that the
complainant is a habitual petition-monger.
The respondent contended that the complainant has simply avoided
facing the Enquiry Officer and willfully abstained and leveling allegations
against the DM&HO. He has also contended that the contents of complaint will
prove his habit of blaming each and every official and it carries a reflection of
his Psychological state of mind. With regard to the allegation about the nurses
and compounders he has stated that his nursing home is small one and he is
only a graduate. Majority of the patients will go either to Guntur or to
Chilakaluripeta. He has stated that he personally attend those few patients
who will come to him. The income is meager. Trained nurses and
compounders are not readily available as his income is small and the village is
small. He has stated that he has engaged one MPHW and still in search of
qualified person and three women possessing GNM qualification will come to
work in his Nursing Home from January, 2009. He contended that they will
assist him but won’t extend their services to the patients. With regard to the
X-Ray Plant, he has stated that the same is run by an independent technician
and he is a qualified one. He is running his Laboratory in a room taken on
rental basis and the respondent is not concerned with the same. With regard
to Ultra Sound Scanning machine, he has stated that he is qualified and
obtained permission from DM&HO, Guntur as required under law. He has
stated that he is not concerned with the Medical Shop and the Medical Shop
owner obtained Drug License from the concerned Inspector of Drugs and is
running the shop independently.
With regard to the press clipping of Andhra Jyothi dated 15-09-2008, he
has stated that the allegation is totally false and he never used to draw blood
in his nursing home. He contended that the paper clipping and the photo goes
to show that it was snapped un-noticedly without anybody’s permission. The
picture in the photograph is the laboratory of Dodda Mohan Gandhi who is
owner of it. The X-ray plant can also be seen in the photograph and the
respondent is not concerned with the laboratory and its maintenance. He has
further stated that he came to know that no drawal of blood took place as
alleged and the technician Mohan Gandhi stated that whenever a patient is
unable to step on to the table for X-ray, somebody will help him; this
photograph was taken on such one occasion with a malafide intention,
perhaps by the complainant himself. The respondent stated that the said
Guduri Koteswaramma was not his patient and she was never admitted in his
nursing home as alleged. He contended that the entire story was concocted by
the complainant with the help of the Reporter of the Andhra Jyothi, who is
none other than his relative.
As per the decision taken in this regard, summons were issued to both
parties to appear before the Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee on 26-06-
2009. The Complainant in his letters Dated:15-6-2009 has furnished copies of
certain documents and informed about his inability to appear for hearing in
view of his ill health. In the statement made by respondent, Dr.G.Subba Rao
made the following averments.
1. Since how many years you are practising in the village?
Ans: Since 30 years in Edlapadu Village.
2. Whether this patient died in your hospital?
Ans: No; the allegation is not true.
3. With what complaints, the patient came to your hospital?
Ans: Vomiting, Loose motions and Fever.
4. Are you practising with un-ethical methods?
Ans: No; I have not indulged in any un-ethical methods as alleged by the
complainant.
5. Is it true that you are indicted by the inspecting authorities?
Ans. No.
6. Whether the Drug Inspector has inspected your Nursing Home?
Ans. Yes. The Inspector of Drugs inspected my Hospital in response to the
Complaint given by Sri T.Adinarayana.
7. What is the report of the Drug Inspector after the inspection of your
Nursing Home?
Ans. The Drug Inspector inspected my Dispensary and searched for more
than six hours and no spurious drugs were found. He took samples of
some drugs for sending the same for analysis and the report says that
they are standard drugs.
8. Whether you avoided payment of Profession Tax and other taxes
payable
to Government, thereby causing loss to the exchequer?
Ans. No; the allegation in this regard is baseless and also intended to defame
me. I submit that I am regularly paying Profession Tax, Income Tax and
other Taxes as per the demand notices received in this regard.
9. Whether the DM&HO inspected your Nursing Home? What are his
remarks?
Ans. Yes; The District Medical & Health Officer inspected my Nursing Home
on 06.09.2008. The DM&HO has informed about the recent legislation
that all Nursing Homes and Clinical Establishments shall be registered
and directed us to get registered under the Act.
10. Have you registered your Nursing Home under the recent Private
Nursing Homes and Clinical Establishments Act?
Ans. Yes; photo copy of Certificate of Registration is submitted herewith. Sd/-DR.GARIKAPATI SUBBA RAO
The Executive Committee noted that the complainant, Sri Kalluri
Adinarayana Rao appeared before E&MPC on 28.07.2009 and his statement is
on record.
The Executive Committee has further noted that the Ethical & Mal Practices
Committee has made following observations/recommendations:
(i) There is no negligence on the part of the Respondent Dr.G.Subba Rao
in treating the patient.
(ii) After going through the record, it is evident that the respondent has
referred the patient to higher centre.
(iii) The death has not occurred in the Hospital of the Respondent.
(iv) The Respondent is a qualified person.
(v) The Respondent has not preserved or prescribed spurious medicines;
the report of the Drug Inspector in this regard makes it clear.
(vi) The Respondent has got his nursing home registered under Clinical
Establishment Act and as per the evidence produced by him in this
regard, it is clear that the Respondent has not violated the guidelines
issued by the State Government in G.O.Ms.No.135.
The Executive Committee has also noted that in view of the above
observations and in view of the fact that the Respondent has not indulged in
any un-ethical act as alleged by the Complainant Sri Kalluri Adinarayana, the
Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee concluded that the allegations made by the
Complainant are not proved. The Executive Committee noted that the E&MPC
recommended to the Executive Committee for necessary decision in this
regard. The Executive Committee has gone through the following resolution of
the E&MPC “it is resolved that there is no negligence on the part of
respondent Dr.Garikapati Subba Rao in treating the patient, Smt.Kalluri
Subbayamma since the respondent is a qualified doctor and referred the
patient to Higher Centre when it became necessary and death has also not
occurred in his hospital. It is also resolved that the respondent did not indulge
in any un-ethical act as he has not used any spurious medicines as per the
certificate issued by Drug Inspector and his Nursing Home has got registered
under the clinical establishment Act”.
The Executive Committee after taking into consideration of the material
placed before it and on perusal of the observations / recommendation of
Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee and after detailed discussion has decided
to approve the observations/recommendations of E&MPC. It is decided that
there is no negligence on the part of respondent Dr.Subba Rao in treating the
patient. It is also decided that the respondent has not indulged in any un-
ethical act as he has not preserved or prescribed spurious medicines. It is also
decided that the respondent has not violated the guidelines issued by the
State Government in G.O.Ms.No.135.
(ix) Case.No.20/2008: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee has
resolved that the response from the complainant and the respondent
be awaited.
(x) Case.No.21/2008: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee has
resolved that the telegraphic orders of the Hon’ble High Court to stop
further proceedings against Dr.V.Murali Mohan be noted.
(xi) Case.No.02/2008: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee has
resolved that the expert opinion of Paediatric Cardiologist
Dr.Gowthami be awaited.
(xii) Case.No.07/2008: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee has
resolved that the expert opinion of three men expert committee be
awaited.
(xiii) Case.No.22/2008: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee resolved
that the
application of the complainant to supply certified copies of
documents be deferred until the enquiry is completed treating the
matter sub-judice. The E&MPC also resolved to refer the matter to a
Senior Cardiologist and Prof. & HOD of Neurology Dept of OMC/GMC
for their expert opinion in this regard.
(xiv) Case.No.04/2009: The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee resolved
that the
complainant be asked to find out he address of the respondent,
Dr.T.Krishna to
enable the Council to serve the Registered notice on him. It is also
resolved to
find other ways to serve the Registered Notice on the respondent.
The Executive Committee also noted that in Case.No.15/2009, the
Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee resolved that the matter be referred to the
Standing Counsel so as to ascertain whether the Council is competent to take
action against a doctor who was convicted by Hon’ble High Court in the year
1999. The Executive Committee also noted that the E&MPC resolved that the
complainant’s affidavit be awaited on the allegations made in Para-3 of the
Regd.Notice, dt: 29.07.2009.
The Executive Committee also noted that in Case.No.16/2009, the
E&MPC has resolved that Registered Notice be issued to the respondents,
Dr.G.V.Jagadamba and M.Bharathi.
The Executive Committee also noted that in Case.No.17/2009, the
E&MPC has resolved that registered notice be issued to the respondent calling
for his detailed explanation.
The Executive Committee also noted that in Case.No.18/2009, the
E&MPC has resolved that registered notice be issued to the respondents
calling for their detailed explanation.
The Executive Committee also noted that in Case.No.19/2009, the
E&MPC has resolved that the Medical Superintendent, SVS Hospital,
Mahaboobnagar be requested to furnish more details and relevant records. In
this case it was also resolved to ascertain whether the respondent Dr.K.Sarala
got her Permanent Registration in APMC or not.
After taking into consideration of the observations/recommendations of
the Ethical & Mal Practices Committee and the explanations given by the
Secretary, it is decided to approve the observations/recommendations of the
Ethical & Mal Practices Committee in Cases No.01/2009, 02/2009, 03/2009,
The meeting of the Executive Committee was presided over by Dr.Balbeer
Singh Yadav, Chairman. The Chairman granted leave of absence to Dr.Nagalla
Kishore and Dr.Cipai Subrahmanyam as they have expressed their inability to
attend the meeting.
The Chairman welcomed the members of Executive Committee. The
Chairman directed the Secretary to take up agenda Items. As per the
directions of the Chairman, the Secretary/Registrar initiated the discussions.
Copies of the Minutes of the Executive Committee dated:22-10-2009 and
others have been made available to all the members of the Executive
Committee.
The Executive Committee has first considered the Minutes of previous
meeting of the Executive Committee held on 22-10-2009 and the action
taken report on the previous minutes. The members have gone through
the notes provided under this item.
After detailed discussion and taking into consideration of the submissions
made by the Secretary in this respect, it is decided to confirm the minutes of
the previous meeting of the Executive Committee held on 22-10-2009.
Then the Executive Committee has perused the statistics pertaining to the
Registrations done during the period of 17-10-2009 – 21-11-2009.
The Executive Committee noted that the Permanent Registrations done
were-385, Duplicate of Permanent Registration done-Nil, Provisional
Registration-687, Re-validation of Provisional Registration-21,
Duplicate of Provisional Registration-1, Registration of Additional Qualification-
134, Change of Name-4, No Objection Certificates-22, State Good Standing
Certificates-24, Applications forwarded to MCI for issuing Good Standing
Certificates-12, CT Forms/Verification Forms Issued-2, Temporary Permission
for Foreign Visiting Doctors-8, Identity Cards issued were-403.
Then the Executive Committee has taken up for consideration of the
next item on the agenda, report of the Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee,
Dated 22-11-2009. The Executive Committee noted that the Ethical & Mal-
Practices Committee has met on 22.11.2009. After going through the notes
provided under this item and the details given by the Secretary that Ethical &
Mal-Practices Committee has not made its observations/recommendations but
it has recorded statements of the parties in some cases, it is decided that this
item may be taken for consideration in the next meeting of the Executive
Committee for necessary decisions. In this context, the Secretary brought to
the notice of the Members that in pursuance of the decision taken by the
Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee in its meeting held on 22.10.2009 and
subsequent approval of the Executive Committee, registered notices have
been issued to Dr.G.Venugopal Reddy and Dr.G.Sashikanth Reddy directing
them to submit their explanation on the allegations made against them by the
IMA, Jagtial Branch. The Secretary also explained the members that the
E&MPC in its meeting held on 22.11.2009 has decided to issue summons to
these respondents to appear before the E&MPC in its next meeting to be held
in the last week of December, 2009. In this context, it has been decided that
the qualifications of Foreign Medical Graduates, like MD (Physician) be
mentioned in the Registration Certificates as MD-Physician (Equalant to MBBS)
- ………. University in order to remove confusion among the members of Medical
Fraternity and also the common public. It is also decided that the matter be placed before
the General Body in the meeting to be held on 04.12.2009.
It is also decided to place this matter before the General Body in its next
meeting to be held on 04.12.2009 for necessary decision.
Then the Executive Committee has taken up for consideration of the
next item on the agenda, i.e. to peruse the Financial Position of the
Council as on 21.11.2009. The Executive Committee noted that the
amount in fixed deposits in various banks was Rs.4,29,75,000/-, the
amount in SB Account of Andhra Bank was Rs.42,12,594/- and an
amount of Rs.7,20,349/- in AB Accounts of SBI & SBH, thus the total
amount in Banks was Rs.4,79,07,928-00. The Secretary has informed
that the amount available in SB account, Andhra Bank is about
Rs.47,12,594/- and a statement is filed.
Then the Executive Committee has taken up for consideration of the
next item on the agenda, i.e. to peruse the present stage of
W.P.No.1711/2009 before Hon’ble High Court. The Executive Committee
has gone through the notes provided under this item and the details
provided by the Secretary. The Executive Committee noted that the
report of the Special Judge for SC/ST Cases, Nellore was placed before
the Hon’ble High Court and the matter has been adjourned for further
hearing and the Writ Petition has not reached.
With regard to the Writ Petition pending before the Division Bench
of Hon’ble High Court, the Executive Committee has decided to take up
this item as and when the Hon’ble High Court passes its orders in this
regard.
In this context, the Vice Chairman brought to the notice of the
Executive Committee that the Delhi Medical Council Act seems to be
latest one in the County and under this Act, the Delhi Medical Council
has more powers to exercise in order to curb quackery and un-
authorized practice of modern medicine by the practitioners of other
systems of medicine. After detailed discussion, it has been decided to go
through the Delhi Medical Council Act and the Rules made under the Act
available on Delhi Medical Council Website and place the matter before
the Executive Committee in its next meeting.
Then the Executive Committee has taken up for consideration of the
next item on the agenda, i.e. to ratify the action of the Chairman, APMC
in sanctioning additional D.A. to the staff of the Council as per G.O.
Ms.No.265, Dated:26-10-2009, Finance (PC-I) Department. The
Executive Committee has gone through the notes provided under this
item and noted that the Government of Andhra Pradesh have issued
orders revising the rate of Dearness Allowance to the employees of
State Government from 51.810% to 60.288% w.e.f.1st July, 2009 vide
G.O.Ms.No.265, dt:26.10.2009. The Executive Committee has also noted
that the matter has been placed before the Chairman, Finance
Committee and as per the recommendation made by him, the Chairman,
APMC has accorded sanction for the revision of D.A. from 51.810% to
60.288% w.e.f. 01.07.2009 and for payment of arrears from that date.
After detailed discussion, it has been decided to ratify the action of the
Chairman, APMC in sanctioning the revised D.A. on par with the
employees of State Government w.e.f. 01.07.2009 and for payment of
arrears from that date.
Then the Executive Committee has taken up for consideration of the
next item on the agenda, i.e. to consider Regularization of the services
of Sri G.Anil Kumar, Junior Assistant. The Members have gone through
the notes provided under this item and noted that Sri G.Anil Kumar,
Junior Assistant was appointed on 30.04.2008 on temporary basis and
consequent on retirement of one of the Junior Assistants on 31.07.2008,
he was appointed on regular pay scale attached to the post of Junior
Assistant w.e.f.01.08.2008. The Members also noted that since then, he
has completed one year service satisfactorily on 31.07.2009. The
Members also noted the details provided by the Secretary, APMC that
hitherto the services of employees of APMC had been regularized after
their completion of one year satisfactory service. Taking into
consideration of the details provided by the Secretary and after detailed
discussion, it has been decided to regularize the services of Sri G.Anil
Kumar, Junior Assistant from the date of his appointment i.e. w.e.f. 01-
08-2008. It has also been decided that Probation of Sri G.Anil Kumar,
Junior Assistant be declared w.e.f. 01-08-2009 as he completed one year
satisfactory service on 31.07.2009.
Then the Executive Committee has taken up for consideration of the
next item on the agenda, i.e. to consider Regularization of the services
of Sri V.Suresh, Office subordinate. The Members have gone through the
notes provided under this item and noted that Sri V.Suresh, Office
subordinate was appointed on 30.04.2008 on temporary basis and
subsequently, as per sanction accorded by the Executive Committee, he
was appointed on regular pay scale attached to the post of Office
Subordinate in the existing vacancy of Office Subordinate/Driver to the
Registrar w.e.f. 01.08.2008. The Members also noted that since then, he
has completed one year service satisfactorily on 31.07.2009. The
Members also noted the details provided by the Secretary, APMC that
hitherto the services of all the employees of the Council had been
regularized on completion of one year satisfactory service. Taking into
consideration of the details provided by the Secretary and after detailed
discussion, it has been decided to regularize the services of Sri
V.Suresh, Office subordinate from the date of his appointment i.e.
w.e.f.:01-08-2008. It has also been decided that Probation of Sri
V.Suresh, Office subordinate be declared w.e.f. 01-08-2009 as he
completed one year satisfactory service on 31.07.2009.
Then the Executive Committee has taken up for consideration of the
next item on the agenda, i.e. to consider any other item with the
permission of the Chairman. The Secretary requested the Members to
raise any other item with the permission of the Chairman.
Members have noted that there is urgent need for incorporating
amendments to the A.P.Medical Practitioners Registration Act and the
Rules made thereunder together with making regulations as are
required under the Act. The Secretary explained that the work
pertaining to incorporating amendments to the A.P.Medical Practitioners
Registration Act and the Rules made thereunder together with making
regulations is under consideration and the Standing Counsel and that he
has been in touch in this regard.
After going through the material placed before it and after detailed
discussion, the Executive Committee has passed the following resolutions
unanimously.
4. TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE HELD ON 22-10-2009.
It is resolved that the minutes of the previous meeting of the Executive
Committee held on 22.10.2009 be confirmed.
5. TO PERUSE THE ACTION TAKEN REPORT ON THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
It is resolved that the action taken report on the minutes of previous meeting be
approved.
6. TO PERUSE THE STATISTICS RELATING TO REGISTRATIONS DONE DURING
THE PERIOD OF 17-10-2009 - 21-11-2009.
It is resolved that the statistics relating to the registrations done during the
period from 17.10.2009 to 21.11.2009.
7. TO CONSIDER THE DECISIONS OF ETHICAL & MAL-PRACTICES COMMITTEE DATED: 22-11-2009.
It is resolved that the minutes of the Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee for the
meeting held on 22.11.2009 be taken up for consideration in the next meting of the
Executive Committee. It is also resolved that the qualification MD (Physician be
mentioned in the registration certificate as “MD-Physician (Equivalent to MBBS)
____ University” in order to remove confusion among the members of Medical
Fraternity and also the common public. It is also resolved that the matter be placed
before the General Body in the meeting to be held on 04.12.2009.
8. TO PERUSE THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COUNCIL AS ON 21-11-2009.
It is resolved that the Financial Position of the Council as on 21.11.2009 be
noted.
6. TO PERUSE THE PRESENT STAGE OF W.P.NO.1711/2009 BEFORE THE HON’BLE HIGH COURT.
(i) It is resolved that the matter be taken up for consideration as and when
Hon’ble High Court passes necessary orders.
(ii) It is also resolved that the information available on Delhi Medical Council
Web-site be downloaded so as to know the powers of the Delhi Medical Council
under its Act, Rules and Regulations in the matters of practice of Modern Medicine
by Quacks and other unauthorized persons. It is further resolved that the same be
placed before the Executive Committee in its next meeting.
7. TO RATIFY THE ACTION OF THE CHAIRMAN, APMC IN SANCTIONING ADDITIONAL D.A. TO THE STAFF OF THE COUNCIL AS PER G.O. MS.NO.265, DATED:26-10-2009, FINANCE (PC-I) DEPARTMENT.
It is resolved that the action taken by the Chairman, APMC in sanctioning
Additional D.A. to the staff of the Council as per the orders issued by the
Government in G.O.Ms.No.265, dt:26.10.2009, Finance (PC-I) Dept., be ratified.
8. TO CONSIDER REGULARISATION OF THE SERVICES OF SRI G.ANIL KUMAR,
JUNIOR ASSISTANT.
It is resolved that the services of Sri G.Anil Kumar, Junior Assistant be
regularized from 01.08.2008. It is also resoled that his probation be declared w.e.f.
01.08.2009 as he completed one year of satisfactory service in the post of Junior
Assistant on that date.
9. TO CONSIDER REGULARISATION OF THE SERVICES OF SRI V.SURESH, OFFICE SUB-ORDINATE.
It is resolved that the services of Sri V.Suresh, Office Subordinate be
regularized from 01.08.2008. It is also resoled that his probation be declared w.e.f.
01.08.2009 as he completed one year of satisfactory service in the post of Office
Subordinate on that date.
10. TO CONSIDER ANY OTHER ITEM WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE CHAIRMAN.
It is resolved that necessary action be taken for incorporating
amendments to the A.P.Medical Practitioners Registration Act and also
the Rules made thereunder together with making regulations as are
required under the Act. The Secretary be directed to pursue the matter
with the Standing Counsel of the Council.
The meeting concluded with vote of thanks to the Chair.
REGISTRAR CHAIRMANAPMC APMC
ANDHRA PRADESH MEDICAL COUNCIL: HYDERABAD-500 095
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF GENERAL BODY HELD ON 04-12-2009AT 11-30 A.M. IN Dr.CHIGURUPATI NAGESWARA RAO COUNCIL’S HALL,
HYDERABAD.
The General Body meeting of the APMC held on 04.12.2009. Dr.Balbeer
Singh Yadav, Chairman, A.P.Medical Council has presided over the meeting.
with Jaundice. Immediately, on making the provisional diagnosis
appropriate investigations were ordered and treatment
commenced. (Refer to pages 79 to 82 of the affidavit of Dr.Sameer
Diwale, dated 9th July, 2009).
3. Do you ask for screening for frequent recurring infections? Do you
screen for infectious diseases for surgery?
Ans. As a routine protocol we do not screen for infectious diseases
unless clinically any features suggestive of infective pathology
manifest themselves. In the instant case there was no infective
pathology like cough, fever, burning urination etc.
4. Who advised Dr.Sameer Diwale to shift the patient from Wockhardt
Heart Centre to Kamineni Hospital?
Ans. I advised Dr.Sameer Diwale to shift the patient from Wockhardt
Heart Centre to Kamineni Hospital, after consultation to provide
optimal medical care and support to the patient. (Refer to pages
82 of the affidavit of Dr.K.Satyanarayana, dated 9th July, 2009).
5. What was the diagnosis made?
Ans. Diagnosis of Falciparum Malaria complicated cerebral malaria was
made on the 17th March, 2007 and then started on appropriate
treatment immediately (09.30 P.M.). (Refer to pages 19 & 21 of the
affidavit of Dr.K.Satyanarayana, dated 9th July, 2009).
6. When was Enteric fever diagnosed?
Ans. Enteric fever was diagnosed after investigations confirmed on
the 19.03.2007 (IgM Salmonella +ve) and appropriate treatment
continued after discussing with the Gastroenterologist as there
were combination of cerebral Malaria with enteric fever and
Encephalopathy. (Refer to pages 27 & 352 of the affidavit of
Dr.K.Satyanarayana, dated 9th July, 2009).
7. Whether HBS Ag. Screening Test was done? When?
Ans. HBS Ag. Screening was done pre-operatively and blood
products which are given peri-operatively are screened for HBS
Ag. Hence the HBS Ag. test was not repeated post-operatively
and was not necessitated. However, Hepatitis Viral Markers
were conducted for Hepatitis-A & C to rule out viral hepatitis as
a cause for Jaundice, other than Malaria and Enteric Fever.
(Refer to pages 17 & 324 of the affidavit of Dr.K.Satyanarayana, dated
9th July, 2009).
8. How did the patient respond to your treatment?
Ans. The response was slower than expected due to the likelihood of
an Accute presentation of cerebral malaria with Grade-I/II Coma
and associated Enteric Fever with Hepatitis and
Encephalopathy. (Refer to pages 15 of the affidavit of
Dr.K.Satyanarayana, dated 9th July, 2009).
9. What will be the general prognosis of the child, if the child has not
recovered from Cerebral Malaria?
Ans. According to the available medical literature 20% mortality
exists despite the early and optimal diagnosis and treatment.
10% may have persistent neurological deficiencies in the form
of coma, hemi-paresis, cranial nerve palsies etc. (50% of them
may recover completely in 6 months, remaining 50% may have
variable neurological deficits).
Here to annexed and marked Exhibit-A is a copy of the
extract from the IAP Indian Academy of Paediatric text book on
Paediatric emergencies, under the heading of “Prognosis” page
no 227.
10. How many days the child was kept in Kamineni Hospital?
Ans. From the 17th March, 2007 till 20th April, 2007. (Refer to pages 368
of the affidavit of Dr.K.Satyanarayana, dated 9th July, 2009).
11. When was the advise of the Neurophysician taken?
Ans. Due to the development of spasticity the advice of the
Neurophysician was taken on 23rd March, 2007. It is pertinent to
note that due to the intrinsic condition of the patient the
recovery was slow from the complications of cerebral malaria,
encephalopathy and enteric fever. (Refer to pages 68 & 69 of the
affidavit of Dr.K.Satyanarayana, dated 9th July, 2009).
12. What was the neurological status of the child at the time of discharge?
Ans. The Neurological status at the time of discharge was that the
patient was conscious not oriented, afebrile, hemodynamically
stable, and on Ryle’s tube feeding. (Refer to pages 369 of the
affidavit of Dr.K.Satyanarayana, dated 9th July, 2009).
13. Whether the child was brought by the parents to the hospital for follow
up?
Ans. No. There was no follow up after the discharge on 20th April,
2007 despite specific advise to follow up once a week in the
Paediatric OPD.
14. Whether any thing can be done now to the patient for her improvement?
Ans. Clinically I have not examined the patient after the 20th April,
2007 (date of discharge). Hence, I cannot comment on the
same. Sd/-DR.K.SATYANARAYANA, RESPONDENT-II
STATEMENT OF MANAGER HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION,WOCKHARDT HEART CENTRE
1. What is your name?
Ans. Dr. Sunil Kumar Sepuri.
2. What is your designation?
Ans. I am the Manager-Hospital Administration, Wockhardt Heart
Centre.
3. Are you representing the Kamineni Hospital also?
Ans. No. However our advocate is representing both the
organizations above mentioned.
4. What is the amount sanctioned by the Government to this case?
Ans. The amount sanctioned by the Government in this case is
Rs.44,000/-. (Refer to pages 189 of the affidavit of Dr.Sameer Diwale,
dated 9th July, 2009).
5. Are you sure that the amount was sufficient for the operation?
Ans. The cost incurred at Wockhardt Heart Centre was Rs.74,592/- and the amount sanctioned by the Government of Andhra Pradesh was Rs.44,000/-. The balance of the amount was waived off by the Hospital. (Refer to pages 192 of the affidavit of Dr.Sameer Diwale, dated 9 th July, 2009).
6. What is the understanding between your hospital and Government for
such operations?
Ans. The understanding between the hospital and the Government of Andhra Pradesh is reflected in the G.O.Ms.No.362 HM&FW (K1) Department, dt:01.10.2004. G.O.Ms.No.362 HM&FW (K1) Department, dt: 01.10.2004 clearly states as follows:-
“Government of Andhra Pradesh has announced that
financial aid will be given for the treatment and surgery for
children of the age group of 0 – 12 years suffering from heart
diseases by utilizing facilities in Government and Private
hospitals”.
“Cardiac problems requiring surgery are covered in the
above nine categories. Other cardiac problems not included in
the above categories, whenever they come up would be
examined and put in appropriate category on a case to case
basis by the central cell at Gandhi Hospital in consultation with
the Director of Medical Education”.
Here to annexed and marked Exhibit-A is a copy of the
Government of Andhra Pradesh Abstract G.O.Ms.No.362 HM&FW
(K1) Department, dt:01.10.2004.
7. What is the Financial liability of the management aspect when the
patient is admitted under the Scheme?
Ans. The liability of the management is limited to performing Cardiac
Surgery as more particularly described in the foregoing
paragraph which states as follows:-
“Government of Andhra Pradesh has announced that financial
aid will be given for the treatment and surgery for children of
the age group of 0 – 12 years suffering from heart diseases by
utilizing facilities in Government and Private hospitals”.
It is important to note that G.O.Ms.No.362 HM&FW (K1)
Department, dt: 01.10.2004 pertaining to the billing procedure
of the hospital states as follows:-
“The Private Hospitals / Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences participating in this Children’s Cardiac Health program shall not charge any amount from the patients referred by Cardiac Cells constituted in Government Teaching Hospitals. They may prepare and submit the bills as per the above guidelines with discharge summary to the Director of Medical Education, A.P., Hyderabad for payment”.
8. What were the expenses incurred at Kamineni Hospital and Wockhardt
Heart Centre. Is it true that they have paid Rs.1,38,000/-?
Ans. No. The consolidated hospital bill was Rs.98,386/- at Kamineni
Hospitals. And the patient has deposited of sum of Rs.62,000/-
of which Rs.15,686/- was refunded. The balance bill was waived
off, on humanitarian grounds. The actual amount paid by the
complainant to the Kamineni Hospital is Rs.46,314/-.(Refer to
pages 382 of the affidavit of Dr.K.Satyanarayana, dated 9th July,
2009).
No charge was levied by Wockhardt Heart Centre in respect of the Cardiac Surgery, from the patient. (Refer to pages 192 of the affidavit of Dr.Sameer Diwale, dated 9th
July, 2009). Sd/-DR.SUNIL
KUMAR.S.
The Committee has gone through the Additional Affidavit filed by
Dr.Sameer Diwale on 08.09.2009 wherein the Expert Opinion of
Dr.B.T.Prasad Rao was marked as Exhibit-A. The Committee has gone
through the Exhibit-A and noted that the President, District Consumer
Forum in his letter dt:06.07.2005 has sought for the Expert Opinion on the
consumer case filed by Md.Reyaz Pasha. As requested in this regard
Dr.V.T.Prasad Rao, Prof. & HOD, Dept. of CT Surgery, GH/GMC in his expert
opinion has stated that: “On verification of records available to me and
best of my knowledge, I opine that:
1. The Diagnosis, Pre OP Evaluation, Surgery and Post OP
Management are optimal and as per standard Medical Protocol.
2. Lipid Profile, Ketone Bodies Test and CSF Analysis have no role
in the Pre-OP Evaluation of this patient.
3. When serious medical problem i.e. Encephalopathy which is not
with in the relam of Cardiac Surgery is identified, shifting the
patient to Paediatric ICU constitutes ideal and Optimal Patient
Care.
4. Inspite of Intensive Medical Care in Paediatric ICU the patient
succumbed to the present condition as sequele to the
Encephalopathy.
The Committee has also gone through the copy of affidavit of expert
opinion given by Dr.Anil Tendolkar which has been enclosed to the Additional
Affidavit. In his affidavit Dr.Anil Tendolkar, Cardiac Surgeon, Mumbai has
stated that the cause of this unfortunate event in Baby Shaistha’s Case, the
age, the basic Heart Problem super added with prolonged ventilation and
infection such as malaria (especially falciparum malaria which is a serious
variety of infection) all have contributory factors in this adverse outcome. As
to whether there was a deficiency of service in this case, he has stated that
“on studying the case papers, it can be construed that the process of
treatment appears logically reasonable and as per standard practices”.
The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee after taking into consideration of
the entire material on record together with the statements of the parties
concerned, the expert opinion given by Dr.B.T.Prasad Rao, Prof. & HOD, CT
Surgery, GH/GMC and the expert opinion given by Dr.Anil Tendolkar by way of
an affidavit filed before the Hon’ble Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum at
Hyderabad has come to the following conclusions:
(i) The expert opinion given by Dr.B.T.Prasad Rao, Prof. & HOD, CT
Surgery, GMC to Hon’ble President, District Consumer Forum,
R.R.District that “ when the serious medical problem i.e.
encephalopathy which is not within the realm of cardiac surgery is
identified, shifting the patient to Paediatric ICU constitute ideal
optimal patient care” be noted.
(ii) There is no professional negligence on the part of respondent
doctors, Dr.Sameer Diwale and Dr.K.Satyanarayana. There is no
negligence on the part of treating doctors, non-monitoring aspects
and the post sequele is because of the consequent infection which is
not connected with the Surgery.
(iii) The management of Wockhardt Heart Hospital and Kamineni Hospital
be advised for consideration of refund of 50% of the bill amount
which was borne by the complainant on humanitarian grounds and
taking into consideration of the poor economical condition of the
complainant and in view of the fact that the patient was admitted
under government scheme of ‘ AP Cardiac Screening children below
12 years’.
The Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee recommends to the
Executive Committee accordingly.
The Executive Committee after taking into consideration of the entire
material on record and taking into consideration of the
observations/recommendations of the E&MPC has decided to approve the
same in relation to the aspects of negligence. The Executive Committee did
not accept the other recommendation of the E&MPC that “the management be
advised for consideration of refund of 50% of the bill amount which was borne
by the complainant on humanitarian grounds and taking into consideration of
the poor economical condition of the complainant and in view of the fact that
the patient was admitted under government scheme of ‘AP Cardiac
Screening children below 12 years”.
The General Body has perused the entire material together with
the statements of parties concerned. Dr.K.Ramesh Reddy, Member
speaking on the occasion expressed the view that ‘when a serious
problem occurred if the patient is undergoing treatment under
Government package, the hospital management should treat the
patient with the permission of the Government authorities”. He has
further expressed the view in this case, ‘the respondent doctors
shifting the patient to Paediatric ICU is not correct. It seems that the
respondents have washed their hands by shifting the patient to
Paediatric ICU and levied charges of Rs.40,000/- from the patient’.
Dr.P.Sucharitha Murthy, Ex-Officio member expressed the view
that ‘this type of problems will occur after blood transfusion and they
should screen for malaria also’. She has also expressed the view that
‘all these are hospital infections’.
Dr.K.Ramesh Reddy has further expressed his view that ‘the
Kamineni Hospitals and Wockhardt Heart Centre are one and the
same, they cannot say that these are different institutions’. He has
also expressed the view that ‘the respondent doctors violated the
code of Ethics and it is a misconduct since the patient was shifted to
another hospital where the patient was admitted for treatment under
a Government package treatment.’ He has expressed the view ‘that
during the course of treatment, the hospital management should not
charge extra amount even in the case of complications arose’.
The General Body expressed the unanimous view that if there
are any problems arise under the package, the hospital management
should represent the Government for further approval.
The General Body taking into consideration of the facts of the
case together with the statements made by the parties concerned
and the observations/recommendations of the E&MPC and the
decision taken by the Executive Committee has decided that a letter
be addressed to the management of the hospital to refund the extra
amount which was charged from the patient.
Case No.08/2009
The General Body has noted that in Case No.08/2009 - Complaint made
by Sri Kotla Raju against Dr.G.Indira and others of SVS Hospital,
Mahaboobnagar, the E&MPC has come to the conclusion that ‘there is definite
negligence on the part of DMO and Anaesthetist on duty and also vicarious
responsibility on the Professor of Medicine and the Professor of Anesthesiology
while discharging their duties’. The General Body while accepting the decision
of the Executive Committee, directs the E&MPC to make definite
recommendation as to the punishment to be given to the respondent doctors.
Item-5:- Then the General Body has taken up for consideration of the next
item on the agenda, i.e. to consider the report of CME Committee dt:
27.08.2009 as approved by the Executive Committee.
The General Body noted that the CME Committee has met on
27.08.2009 and considered several items and made necessary
recommendations. The recommendations of CEM Committee were placed
before the Executive Committee in the meeting held on 27.08.2009 (03.00
PM). The Executive Committee after detailed discussions taken necessary
decisions accepting the recommendations of the CME Committee with
modifications.
The General Body noted that the CME Committee recommended the
following:-
(i) Recommended for conducting CME Programmes 3 times in a year.
Conducting the Internees Ethics Awareness Programmes – 3 times.
(ii) Conducting CME Programmes on behalf of APMC and extending
financial assistance of Rs.25,000/-
(iii) Conducting Workshops/Seminars at various places to bring
awareness of the Medical Council regulations and extending
financial assistance of Rs.1,000/-.
(iv) To constitute small teams to make surprise checks on the
hospitals/clinics/Nursing Homes run by Quacks.
(v) Recommended to the Finance Committee to consider to claim
actual expenditure incurred by those members of the Council who
come on car for the meetings of the Council/Committees.
The Executive Committee has approved these recommendations with
modifications.
The Executive Committee has taken the following decisions:
(v) It is decided that the present amount of Rs.30/- per student for each
session of Ethics Awareness Programme be continued.
(vi) It is decided that the CME Programmes in districts be conducted in
association with IMA and its local bodies. It is also resolved that
Guidelines be prepared for sanctioning the amount of Rs.25,000/- for
CME Programme conducted at each district level. It is also resolved
that a booklet be prepared which shall include the Act and functions
of APMC be distributed.
(vii) It is resolved that the recommendation of CME Committee to address
a letter to IMA/GDA/APNA/Local Bodies etc. in order to co-ordinate the
workshops / seminars.
(viii) It is decided that the recommendation of CME Committee to
constitute small teams from members of various committees to make
surprise checks/visits of any hospitals/clinics/nursing homes run by
un-qualified persons be approved. It is also resolved that the decision
of Council be placed before the Hon’ble High Court and Govt. of
Andhra Pradesh for appropriate direction in this regard.
After careful consideration the General Body decided to approve the
report of the CME Committee as per the modifications made by the Executive
Committee.
Item-6:- Then the General Body has taken up for consideration of the next
item on the agenda, i.e. “to consider the report of the Finance Committee
dt:15-09-2009 as approved by the Executive Committee”.
The General Body noted that the Finance Committee met on 15.09.2009
and considered several issues and made its recommendations. The General
Body noted that the Finance Committee made the following
recommendations.
(i) Enhancement of sitting fee for members coming from outstation to
Rs.1,500/- and members of Hyderabad/Local Areas to Rs.1,200/-.
Accommodation charges of Rs.800/- for the members coming from
out station.
(ii) Enhancement of fee to the members of the Council for attending
Internees Ethics Awareness Programmes conducted in various
Medical Colleges in the State. Fee including members of
Hyderabad City and Local Areas to Rs.1,200/-. Accommodation
charges of Rs.800/- for out station members.
(iii) Enhancement of conveyance allowance of the staff members from
Rs.750/- to Rs.1000/- per month. Enhancement of conveyance
allowance to the Registrar from Rs.3000/- to Rs.5000/- per month.
(iv) Introducing Challans System for payment of Registration Fee and
other fee to the Council.
(v) Approval to the Memorandum of understanding executed by Bank
of Baroda.
(vi) Recommendation of Financial Assistance of Rs.25,000/- to the CME
Programmes sponsored by APMC in the District Head
Quarters/Medical Colleges etc.
(vii) Recommendation of regular pay to Smt.L.Madhavi Latha, Asst.
w.e.f.01.10.2009.
The Executive Committee in its meeting held on 22.10.2009 has
considered the recommendations of the Finance Committee. The Executive
Committee after detailed discussion has approved the above
recommendations. In the case of sanctioning regular pay scale to
Smt.L.Madhavi Latha, while approving the recommendation of the Finance
Committee has decided to obtain legal opinion of the Standing Counsel as to
the power of the Council to create a post in the Cadre of Junior Assistant.
The General Body after detailed discussion has decided to approve the
recommendations of the Finance Committee as approved by the Executive
Committee.
Item-7:- Then the General Body has taken up for consideration of the next
item on the agenda, i.e. to consider Regularization of the services of Sri G.Anil
Kumar, Junior Assistant.
The General Body has noted that this item was considered by the
Executive Committee in its meeting held on 26.11.2009 and decided to
regularize the services of Sri G.Anil Kumar w.e.f.01.08.2008 and declare his
probation w.e.f. 01.08.2009.
The General Body noted that Sri G.Anil Kumar was appointed on
30.04.2008 on consolidated pay and consequent on retirement of one Junior
Assistant on 31.07.2008, the Executive Committee in its meeting held on
30.07.2008 has decided to appoint him in the regular pay scale attached to
the post of Jr.Assistant and accordingly orders were issued to appoint him in
the regular pay scale w.e.f.01.08.2008. The appointment was ratified by the
General Body in the meeting held on 16.12.2008.
The General Body noted that Sri G.Anil Kumar completed one year
satisfactory service on 31.07.2009. The General Body after detailed discussion
has decided that the services of Sri G.Anil Kumar be regularized
w.e.f.01.08.2008 and his probation be declared w.e.f.01.08.2009.
Item-8:- Then the General Body has taken up for consideration of the next
item on the agenda, i.e to consider Regularization of the services of Sri
V.Suresh, Office Subordinate.
The General Body has noted that this item was considered by the
Executive Committee in its meeting held on 26.11.2009 and decided to
regularize the services of Sri V.Suresh w.e.f.01.08.2008 and declare his
probation w.e.f. 01.08.2009.
The General Body noted that Sri V.Suresh, Office Subordinate was
appointed on 30.04.2008 on consolidated pay and subsequently the Executive
Committee in its meeting held on 30.07.2008 has considered to appoint him in
the regular pay scale attached to the post of Office Subordinate in the clear
vacancy existing in the cadre of Attender/Office Subordinate. Accordingly
orders were issued to appoint him in the regular pay scale w.e.f.01.08.2008.
The appointment of Sri V.Suresh was ratified by the General Body in the
meeting held on 16.12.2008.
The General Body noted that Sri V.Suresh, Office Subordinate completed
one year satisfactory service on 31.07.2009. The General Body after detailed
discussion has decided that the services of Sri V.Suresh, Office Subordinate be
regularized w.e.f.01.08.2008 and his probation be declared w.e.f.01.08.2009.
Item-9:- Then the General Body has taken up for consideration of the next
item on the agenda, i.e to consider creation of one post of Jr. Assistant
w.e.f.01-10-2009 for appointment of Smt.L.Madhavi Latha in the regular Scale
of Pay.
The General Body noted that Smt. L.Madhavi Latha was appointed on
consolidated pay of Rs.6,000/- temporarily w.e.f. 08-08-2008. She has
submitted a representation to consider her case for appointment on regular
pay scale attached to the post of Jr. Asst. However, as per the approval given
by the Chairman, Finance Committee, the Executive Committee in its meeting
held on 20-05-2009 has decided that the fixed emoluments be enhanced to
Rs.9,000/- w.ef.01-06-2009.
The General Body noted that the Finance Committee met on 15-09-2009
and Dr.P.Sucharitha Murthy, Director, IPM & Member, Finance Committee with
the permission of the Chair has raised the issue of appointing Smt. L.Madhavi
Latha, Asst. on regular Pay Scale. The Finance Committee after detailed
discussion and taking into consideration of the fact that she has completed
one year of service on fixed emoluments and decided to appoint the individual
in the regular Scale of Pay attached to the post of Jr. Asst. w.e.f. 01-10-2009.
The recommendation of the Finance Committee was considered by
the Executive Committee in its meeting held on 22-10-2009. The
Executive Committee after taking into consideration of the
recommendation of the Finance Committee and after detailed
discussion, decided that Smt.L.Madhavi Latha be appointed on
regular pay scale attached to the post of Junior Assistant
w.e.f.01.10.2009. It is also decided to direct the Secretary to obtain
the opinion of Standing Counsel with regard to the creating of post
as per the exigencies of work and rule position.
The General Body noted that as per the decision taken in this
regard, a letter dt:12-11-2009 was addressed to the
Standing Counsel of APMC seeking his opinion as to the power of the
Council to create posts. The Standing Counsel after going through
the provisions of Section 13(3) of A.P.Medical Practitioners
Registration Act, 1968 has expressed the opinion that ‘the Medical
Council itself is competent to appoint officers and servants as it may
deem necessary’ In view of the above position, he has expressed the
view that the Council is at liberty to create posts and appoint suitable
persons to the posts depending upon the exigencies of work load.
The General Body taking into consideration of the Report of
the Finance Committee dated 15-09-2009, the approval given by the
Executive Committee in its meeting held on 22-10-2009 and the
legal opinion given by the Standing Counsel has decided to create
one post in the cadre of Junior Asst. The General Body has also
approved the decision of the Executive Committee to appoint
Smt.L.Madhavi Latha on regular pay scale attached to the post of
Junior Assistant w.e.f.01.10.2009.
After detailed discussion and taking into consideration of the
material placed before it,
the General Body has passed the following resolutions unanimously.
1. TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING OF THE GENERAL BODY HELD ON 31-03-2009.
It is resolved that the Minutes of the meeting of the General Body
held on dt: 31-03-09 be confirmed. It is also resolved that the action
taken report on the minutes of the previous meeting of the General
Body be approved.
2. TO CONSIDER MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN ITS MEETINGS HELD ON 20.05.2009, 01.07.2009, 27.08.2009, 22.10.2009 & 26.11.2009 AND TO APPROVE THE SAME.
It is resolved that the Minutes of the meeting of the Executive
Committee held on 20.05.2009, 01.07.2009, 27.08.2009, 22.10.2009 &
26.11.2009 be confirmed.
3. TO CONSIDER THE BRIEF REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN, E&MPC AND TO PERUSE THE STATUS OF COMPLAINTS PENDING BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
It is resolved that the details given in the Brief Report of the
Chairman, E & MPC be noted.
4. TO CONSIDER THE REPORTS OF THE ETHICAL & MAL-PRACTICES COMMITTEE DT:15.02.2009, 30.04.2009, 26.05.2009, 26.06.2009, 27.07.2009, 08.09.2009 & 22.10.2009.
(A) It is resolved that the Reports of the Ethical & Mal Practices Committee dated:15.02.09 be approved. It is also resolved that the statements of the parties concerned be on record.
(B) It is resolved that the Reports of the Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee dated: 30.04.09 be approved. It is also resolved that the statements of the parties concerned be on record.
(i) In Case No. 09/2006, i.e. in the Complaint made by Sri Harinatha Baba, it is
Resolved that there is no negligence on the part of the Respondent, Dr.Narasimhan, Cardiologist in treating the patient, Ms.Swathi at Care Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.
(ii) In Case No.23/2007, i.e. the Complaint made by Sri B.Venkateswara Reddy against Dr.G.Satyanarayana and others of Kamineni Hospital, Hyderabad, It is resolved that there is no negligence on the part of Dr.G.Satyanarayana and others in treating the patient, B.Uttam Reddy.
(C ) It is resolved that the Reports of the Ethical & Mal Practices Committee dated: 26.05.09 be approved. It is also resolved that the statements of the parties concerned be on record.
(D) It is resolved that the Reports of the Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee dated: 26.06.09 be approved. It is also resolved that the statements of the parties concerned be on record.
(i) In Case No.17/2008, i.e the complaint made by Sri Kalluri Adinarayana against Dr.G.Subba Rao, it is resolved that the statement of the respondent Dr.G.Subba Rao be on record. (ii) In Case No.18/2008, i.e the complaint made by Sri M.G.Ramulu Yadav against Dr.V.V.Reddy, it is resolved that the application of the complainant seeking permission of the Council to withdraw his complaint be on record. It is also resolved that the statement of the respondent Dr.V.V.Reddy be on record. (iii) In Case No.20/2008, i.e the complaint made by Ms.L.Suvarna against Dr.S.V.Adinarayana Rao, it is resolved that the statements of the complainant and respondent be on record. (iv) In Case No.21/2008, i.e the complaint made by Dr. B.Ramachandraiah against Dr.P.Chandrasekhar and others, it is resolved that the statements of the of the parties concerned be on record. (v) In Case No.08/2008, i.e. the Complaint made by Sri Gosu Nagabhushanam and Gosu Varamma against Dr.Thumu Ramakrishna of New Life Multi Speciality Hospital, Khammam, it is resolved that ‘Censure’ be imposed on the Respondent Dr.Thumu Ramakrishna for giving frequent advertisements in press, for not maintaining the records properly and for not maintaining the MLC register in the case of late Sri Gosu Ananda Rao who met with an accident and admitted to the hospital with injuries. (vi) In Case No.24/2008, i.e. the Complaint made by Dr.Kylas Pabba against Dr.A.Sai Ravi Shankar, Karimnagar, it is resolved that the name of the Respondent, Dr.A.Sai Ravi Shankar be removed from the Medical Register for a period of 1 (One) month as per the provisions of Section 17(2) of APMP from the date of communication made in this regard for violation of provisions of 1.4.2 of IMC Regulations, 2002. (vii) In Case No.22/2007, i.e. the complaint made by Sri B.Kishore against Dr.Batchu Radha Krishna, it is resolved that there is no negligence on the part of Dr.Batchu Radha Krishna in treating the patient, Sri B.Prakash at Satya Hospital, Warangal. It is further resolved that the objections raised by Dr.Batchu Radha Krishna in directing him to appear before the committee are not maintainable in view of the provisions contained in Rule-6 of APMC Enquiry Rules, 1978. (viii) In Case No.12/2008, i.e. the complaint made by Mrs.C.Ramalingeswari against Dr.P.Aruna, Hyderabad, it is resolved that there is no negligence on the part of the respondent Dr.P.Aruna in treating the patient, Mrs.C.Ramalingeswari Devi at Aruna Hospital, Hyderabad.
(ix) In Case No.13/2008, i.e. the complaint made by Sri Ravinder Dwivedi against Dr.Sunil Kapoor, it is resolved that there is no negligence on the part of the respondent Dr.Sunil Kapoor in treating the patient, Mrs.Laxmi Bai (aged 88 years) at Care Hospital, Hyderabad.
(E) It is resolved that the Reports of the Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee dated: 28.07.09 be approved.
(i) It is also resolved that the statements of the parties concerned be on record.
(ii) In Case No.08/2008, i.e. the Complaint made by Sri Gosu Nagabhushanam and Gosu Varamma, the decision of E&MPC as directed by the Executive Committee that the respondent Dr.Thumu Ramakrishna of New Life Multi Speciality Hospital, Khammam be warned for proper maintenance of records since he did not produce any record pertaining to the discharge of the patient Gosu Ananda Rao. (iii) In Case No.18/2008, i.e the complaint made by Sri M.G.Ramulu Yadav against Dr.V.V.Reddy, it is resolved that henceforth respondent is found practicing as Orthopaedic Surgeon, he would be liable for appropriate action. (iv) In Case No.01/2009, i.e. the complaint made by Sri K.Prasad, it is resolved that the statement of the respondent, Sri Srinivas Bathini be on record. (v) In Case No.23/2008, i.e. the complaint received against Dr.V.Sriramulu, it is resolved that the same be kept in abeyance in view of the stay granted by the Hon’ble High Court on the orders passed by the III Senior Civil Judge, CCC, Sec’bad, dt:04.07.2008 until receipt of further orders of the Hon’ble High Court in this regard.
(F) It is resolved that the Reports of the Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee dated: 08.09.09 be approved.
(i) In Case No.08/2009, i.e. the complaint made by Sri Kotla Raju against Dr.G.Indira and others, it is resolved that the statements of the parties concerned be on record. (ii)In Case No.09/2009, i.e. the complaint made by Sri T.Obi Reddy against Dr.S.Narasimhulu, it is resolved that the statement of the complainant and the Counsel for respondent be on record. (iii) In Case No.16/2008, i.e the complaint made by Smt M.Uma Devi, it is resolved that the statement of the complainant and the respondent’s representative be on record. (iv) In Case No.17/2008, i.e. the Complaint made by Sri Kalluri Adinarayana against Dr.Garikapati Subba Rao, it is resolved that there is no negligence on the part of the Respondent, Dr.Garikapati Subba Rao in treating the patient, Smt. Kalluri Subbayamma since the respondent is a qualified doctor and referred to higher centre and the death was not occurred in his hospital. It is also further resolved that the Respondent has not indulged in any un-ethical acts as he has not used any spurious medicines as per the certificate issue by Drug Inspector and his Nursing Home has got registered under the clinical establishment Act.
(v) In Case No.20/2008, i.e. the complaint made by Ms.L.Suvarna, it is resolved that the decision of E&MPC that the response from the complainant and the respondent be awaited is approved. (vi) In Case No.21/2008, i.e. the complaint made by Dr.B.Ramachandraiah, it is resolved that the telegraphic orders of Hon’ble High Court to stop further proceedings against Dr.V.Murali Mohan be noted. (vii) In Case No.22/2008, i.e. the complaint made by Sri T.Sambi Reddy, it is resolved that the decision taken by E&MPC to refer the matter to a Senior Cardiologist and a Senior Neuro Physician be approved. (viii) In Case No.15/2009, i.e. the complaint made by Sri M.Prabhakar Rao, it is resolved that the decision of E&MPC to obtain the legal opinion of Standing Counsel so as to ascertain whether the Council is competent to take action against a doctor who was convicted by the Hon’ble High Court in the year 1999.
(G) It is resolved that the Reports of the Ethical & Mal-Practices Committee dated: 22.10.09 be approved. (i) In Case No.01/2009, i.e. the Complaint made by Sri K.Prasad against Dr.Bathini Srinivas, it is resolved that the name of the Respondent, Dr.Bathini Srinivas be removed from the Medical Register for a period of 1 (One) month as per the provisions of Section 17(2) of APMP from the date of communication made in this regard, for violation of provisions of 1.4.2 of IMC Regulations, 2002. (ii) In Case No.15/2009, i.e. the complaint made by Sri M.Prabhakar Rao, the statements of the parties concerned be on record. (iii) In Case No.03/2009, i.e. the complaint made by Sri Md.Reyaz Pasha against Dr.Sameer Diwale, Dr.K.Satyanarayana and another of Kamineni Hospitals / Wockhardt Heart Centre, Hyderabad, it is resolved that a letter be addressed to the Management of the hospital to refund the extra amount which was charged from the patient. (iv) In Case No.08/2009, i.e the complaint made by Sri Kotla Raju, it is resolved that the conclusion of E&MPC that there is definite negligence on the part of DMO and Anaesthetist on duty and also vicarious responsibility on the Professor of Medicine / Professor of Anesthesiology while discharging their duties. It is also resolved that the E&MPC shall made shall make specific recommendation as to the punishment to be given to the respondent doctors. (v) In Case No.20/2008, i.e. the Complaint made by Ms.L.Suvarna against Dr.S.V. Adinarayana Rao, Prema Hospitals, Visakhapatnam, it is resolved that the complaint made by Ms.L.Suvarna be closed in the light of assurance given by the Respondent Dr.S.V.Adinarayana Rao to give her proper Physio-therapy to enable her to walk properly. It is also resolved that a report be sent to the National Human Rights Commission accordingly.(vi) In Case No.16/2009, i.e. the complaint made by Sri Meduri Ramesh Chandra against Dr.G.V.Jagadambha and M.Bharathi, it is resolved that the respondents do not fall within the jurisdiction of APMC as they are non-medical Forensic Experts. It is also resolved that the complainant be addressed so that he may represent the matter before the concerned authorities for redressal of his grievance.
5. TO CONSIDER THE REPORT OF CME COMMITTEE DT: 27.08.2009
AS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
It is resolved that the report of the CME Committee dt:27.08.2009
be approved as per the modifications made by the Executive
Committee. It is also resolved that in conducting CME Programmes, the
main bodies like APGDA, APNA etc. be considered. It is also resolved that
the letters “RMP”/“PMP” shall be omitted and replaced with the words
“Community Para Medic” or use the word Quacks where the context
permits.
6. TO CONSIDER THE REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE DT:15-
09-2009 AS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
It is resolved that the report of the Finance Committee dt:
27.08.2009 be approved as per the approval given by the Executive
Committee. It is also resolved that on introduction of Challan System,
there shall be weekly reconciliation. It is also resolved that payment of
fee shall be allowed through Demand Drafts wherever necessary.
7. TO CONSIDER REGULARISATION OF THE SERVICES OF SRI
G.ANIL KUMAR,
JUNIOR ASSISTANT
It is resolved that the services of Sri G.Anil Kumar, Junior Assistant be
regularized from 01.08.2008. It is also resoled that his probation be declared w.e.f.
01.08.2009 as he completed one year of satisfactory service in the post of Junior
Assistant on that date.
8. TO CONSIDER REGULARISATION OF THE SERVICES OF SRI
V.SURESH,
OFFICE SUBORDINATE
It is resolved that the services of Sri V.Suresh, Office Subordinate be
regularized from 01.08.2008. It is also resoled that his probation be declared w.e.f.
01.08.2009 as he completed one year of satisfactory service in the post of Office
Subordinate on that date.
9. TO CONSIDER CREATION OF ONE POST OF JR. ASSISTANT
W.E.F.01-10-2009 FOR APPOINTMENT OF SMT.L.MADHAVI
LATHA IN THE REGULAR SCALE OF PAY.
It is resolved that the legal opinion given by Sri V.V.Anil Kumar,
Standing Counsel, APMC with regard to the power of Andhra Pradesh
Medical Council in terms of Section-13 of APMPR Act, 1968 for creation
of a vacancy be approved. It is also resolved that a post be created
w.e.f.01.10.2009 in the cadre of Junior Assistant. It is further resolved
that Smt.L.Madhavi Latha be appointed in the regular scale of pay
attached to the post of Junior Assistant w.e.f.01.10.2009.
10. TO CONSIDER ANY OTHER ITEM WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE
CHAIRMAN.
The meeting concluded with vote of thanks to the Chair.