Srinagar, July 26 (JKNS): The Jammu & Kashmir Health and Medical Education Department has made mandatory for doctors and paramedical staff in all government healthcare institutions to wear white aprons and display legible name plates during duty hours.
According to the circular a copy of which lies with news agency JKNS, the department observed that many healthcare professionals were not adhering to the prescribed norms, causing inconvenience to patients in identifying doctors and staff.
“All doctors, including those engaged under NHM and Ayush, as well as all paramedical staff working in government healthcare institutions across Jammu & Kashmir, are directed to wear proper white aprons and legible name plates displaying their full name and designation during working hours,” the order reads.
The circular, signed by Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Secretary to the Government, also directed all heads of institutions, medical superintendents, and chief medical officers to ensure strict compliance with these instructions in their respective facilities. (JKNS)
