Doctors Deny Issuing Test Referrals; Internal Inquiry Launched Amid PPP Model Misuse Allegations
Kolkata: A shocking medical scam has come to light at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where fake prescriptions bearing the names and forged signatures of real doctors were used to refer unsuspecting patients for diagnostic tests under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
The forged prescriptions, alarmingly similar to legitimate ones and complete with the hospital’s official stamp, were issued without the knowledge or consent of the doctors. This malpractice has raised serious concerns about corruption and systemic vulnerabilities within the hospital.
The issue surfaced after several patients complained of being advised to undergo digital X-rays and CT scans by doctors who later denied issuing such recommendations. Most of the fraudulent prescriptions were traced back to the hospital’s Trauma Care Centre.
Authorities suspect that the scam was aimed at generating commissions through PPP diagnostic services, although the exact financial motive is yet to be confirmed.
The matter has triggered widespread concern among hospital staff and patients alike. Doctors from departments like Gynaecology, whose names appeared on the fake documents, were left shocked. In response, several of them have submitted formal complaints to the Vice Principal and Medical Superintendent, demanding urgent action.
Dr Saptarshi Chattopadhyay, MSVP of RG Kar Medical College, confirmed the seriousness of the issue and stated, “We have taken serious note of these complaints and an official inquiry has been initiated. The process will verify how these incidents occurred and identify those responsible.”
The unfolding investigation aims to answer critical questions: Who created the fake prescriptions? How did they pass through official systems undetected? And could this be part of a larger scam exploiting public healthcare resources?
