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PANAJI
Goa's significant private health sector wants restrictions eased for it now and a body of medics has written to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant listing out steps needed to be taken for greater coordination and freer flow of information from the government.
"Discussions need to be held on the legal aspects of healthcare during handling of suspected cases to instil confidence in doctors to give their best without fear," Dr Sandip Naik, the president of the Bardez branch of Indian Medical Association said in a letter to Sawant.
Dr Naik went on to add in his letter to Sawant that medical practice for routine ailments is posing to be a challenge and a risk with the persistent positive cases, travellers not disclosing travel history and false negative cases as is experienced in other States.
He said personal protective equipment should be made available to the private health sector from the same sources the government has.
"Full information be shared with us transparently" he said.
He also suggested that the government ensure unhindered supply of all medical supplies and adequate transportation arrangements be made available for all hospital staff.
"We request that insurance be extended to all such doctors and medical staff who have to handle such patients in all set-ups, government as well as private," Dr Naik said.
Dr Naik also told the chief minister that doctors and private clinics and hospitals have continued to provide services under DDSSY scheme for patients who come in for emergencies.
"Routine medical cases will also be taken up now, despite the DDSSY dues not being cleared for nearly six months putting financial strain on the treating doctors," Dr Naik said, adding that he hoped the government will extend all cooperation and take the steps necessary for the private doctors and health sector get back to normal functioning.
