Dr.Srinivasa Raju

  Hospital ranking by revenue generated per doctor in India. How much is earned by corporate hospitals per doctor they employ? India's top corporate hospitals generate the highest revenue per doctor among healthcare providers, with Apollo Hospitals ranked first. Corporate hospitals typically maintain a higher doctor-to-nurse and allied staff ratio compared to government hospitals. The major revenue avenue for Indian corporate hospitals is inpatient (IP) care, with significant contributions also from specialty treatments and out-of-pocket payments. Capital and revenue expenditure per bed is markedly higher for corporate hospitals than for their government counterparts. Hospital Revenue Per Doctor Hospital Group Total Revenue (FY24) Estimated Doctors Revenue per Doctor (approximate) Apollo Hospitals Rs. 19,059 Cr ~10,000 Rs. 1.9 Cr Fortis Healthcare Rs....

  Does Auditing of Prescriptions Reduce Alarming Antibiotic Usage in India? Any Other Measures Does Goi and Organizations Like Ima Should Implement to Combat Amr? Do The Indian Physicians Accept Prescription Auditing?   Auditing of prescriptions in India has been shown to effectively reduce alarming antibiotic usage by promoting rational and evidence-based prescribing.   Studies at Indian tertiary care centers reveal that regular and timely prescription audits increase awareness among doctors about proper antibiotic selection, including reliance on culture reports and hospital antibiograms, leading to reduced inappropriate antibiotic use.  Over 95% of doctors involved in these audits accepted and followed standard prescribing protocols, and antibiotic stewardship programs with audits have demonstrated lowered antibiotic consumption and potentially reduced antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Prescription auditing thus plays an important role in improving prescrip...

  Immediate Steps When Implicated in a Medicolegal Issue For Doctors Prioritize Patient Care: Provide lifesaving medical treatment first, regardless of the medicolegal context or patient's ability to pay. Identify Medicolegal Case (MLC): Assess whether the case, such as unnatural injuries, poisoning, sexual assault, or unexplained death, requires legal scrutiny or police involvement. Timely Police Intimation: Notify the local police (often via telephone and in writing) as soon as an MLC is identified or after immediate patient stabilization. Record Comprehensive Medical Notes: Use proper forms, avoid abbreviations, and initial any corrections. Record all patient details—personal info, time/date of reporting, and history Preserve Evidence: Do not discard clothing, personal effects, or any material that may have forensic relevance. Maintain Professional Conduct: Communicate clearly and compas...