Bengal Plans 'Know Your Doctor' Check on Medics
The West Bengal government plans a 'Know Your Doctor' scheme to identify fake, dead and absent medics. It will engage a private agency to facilitate the process. The goal is to confirm which doctors are genuine and actually practising.
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Context: Doctors who are registered but do not work, or are not real, can leave patients without proper care, especially in rural areas. Governments often use audits and private agencies to verify staff records.
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