Bihar Health Minister Nishant Slams LNJP Patna Doctors Over Private Referrals and Duty Absence
In a major push to ensure accountability, transparency, and high-quality medical care across government healthcare institutions in Bihar, State Health Minister Nishant conducted an unannounced surprise inspection at Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan (LNJP) Super Specialty Hospital in Rajvanshinagar, Patna. During the extensive review of medical arrangements, patient care protocols, and administrative compliance, the Health Minister uncovered serious operational irregularities. Taking immediate action against professional negligence and unethical practices, the Bihar Health Department issued strict show-cause notices demanding formal explanations from three senior hospital doctors within a stipulated timeframe.
Unethical Private Referrals Uncovered: Doctor Caught Redirecting Government Patients
A critical complaint surfaced during the Minister's surprise visit regarding Medical Officer Dr. Shyam Kishore, who was allegedly redirecting patients coming to the government super-specialty facility toward his personal private clinic for treatment. Investigations conducted on-site confirmed valid evidence supporting these allegations. The Health Department viewed the diversion of patients from public healthcare facilities to private practice as a direct violation of medical ethics and state service rules, issuing a strict order requiring Dr. Shyam Kishore to submit a detailed explanation within one week while emphasizing that the misuse of public hospital resources will face zero tolerance.
Duty Abatement and Illegal Private Practice: Specialist Surgeon Caught Absent
Further investigation revealed glaring attendance violations by Specialist Medical Officer (Surgery) Dr. Rajkishore Roshan, who was found completely absent from his scheduled roster duty without obtaining permission from competent authorities. The administrative probe indicated that during his unauthorized absence from government duty, the specialist surgeon was actively practicing at a private clinic. The Health Department demanded a comprehensive explanation regarding his absence and private engagement, noting that further disciplinary proceedings and departmental actions will be finalized following the conclusion of a detailed investigation.
Negligence in Patient Care: Deputy Director Penalized for Skipping Ward Rounds
The surprise inspection also brought to light severe administrative and clinical negligence on the part of Deputy Director (Medical) Dr. Amarnath Prasad. The evaluation team found that Dr. Prasad consistently failed to perform mandatory, regular ward rounds for admitted patients under his care and neglected to maintain proper medical entries on patient case sheets. Labeling this lapse as a grave breach of service obligations and patient safety standards, the department served a formal show-cause notice to Dr. Amarnath Prasad, underscoring the state government's firm commitment to enforcing strict medical discipline across all Bihar healthcare centers.
