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PANJIM: The Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim introduced queue management system at its Super Specialty block.
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A circular issued by the GMC medical superintendent Dr Rajesh Patil states, “The token numbers for Out-Patient Departments (OPDs) through the Queue Management System (QMS) at the Super Specialty Block shall be issued to patients at 8 am on all OPD days by the staff designated by the nodal officer, following which the patients shall be registered at the respective OPD registration counters.”
This is as per the OPD registration timing followed at the GMC, the circular added.
Meanwhile, the Goa State Pharmacy Council (GSPC) has warned medical stores and registered pharmacists against advertising discounts on medicines through signboards or social media.
“The GSPC has received complaints that some of the owners of medical stores put boards at conspicuous place/s at their premises and also through social media to offer discounts to attract consumers/patients for purchase of medicines from them,” it said.
The Council further stated that such practices violate the Pharmacy Practice Regulations 2015 and the Pharmacy Act 1948, and pharmacists failing to comply could face suspension or cancellation of their registration. The notice also highlights that such promotions lead to unhealthy competition among medical stores. The Council has resolved to take strict action and urged stakeholders to refrain from engaging in these unethical practices.
