Licence copies visibly displayed in front of private clinics, hospitals

Licence copies are visibly being displayed in front of the main entrance of all private clinics, hospitals and diagnostic centres. 

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued an order for private hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres to follow 10 new directions. 

According to the order, a copy of the licence, information officer  and new 10 directions must be visibly displayed in front of the main entrance of the establishment at all times.

DGHS Director Dr Abu Hossain Md Mainul Ahsan confirmed the new on Tuesday (February 27).

Some of the directions are- 

A copy of the licence for private clinics, hospitals, and diagnostic centres must be visibly displayed in front of the main entrance of the establishment at all times. 

Specialists in pathology, microbiology, biochemistry, and radiology must be appointed in the medical facilities in accordance with their designated category. 

A registered physician must be employed as an assistant surgeon for any type of operation, surgery, or procedure in any private hospital or clinic.