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In this Article Writer describe that, Once Again Thousands of patients suffering on Wednesday because, Young Doctor Association

(YDA) closed the Outpatient department (OPDs) of Hospitals in the Metropolitan just to pressurize the government to release doctors in the Gujranwala Incident. The Patient suffers because of the backlash from the deadlock between Young Doctors Association (YDA) and government. Muhammad Sidiq (patient) said, We have come from far away for treatment, but the doctors refused to admit our patient because we could not get the Outpatient department (OPD) slip which is mandatory for inpatient treatment. The doctors should realize the burden of their strike is directly on poor patient. In Gujranwala incident, the Government states that the complaints were the victims of YDAs, medical superintendent and media representatives cruelty. There were many complaints among the doctors because the government had failed to implement and fulfill the service structure promised by the chief minister. Chief Minister Adviser on Health Khawaja Salman Rafique had already been announced the points related to young doctors, whereas, there were seniors doctor association that the government had to take on board. A Health Department held an inquiry team against three doctors(Dr. Basharat Gill, Dr. Matloob and Dr. Jawaria Fatima) under Punjab Employees Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability Act (PEEDA) on charges of creating hurdles and interruptions in providing health facilities to patients and forcefully trying to close the outpatient departments (OPD). Representing the Young Doctors Association(YDA) side, Dr. Nasir said the OPDs were set up outside the hospital in tents and we sent no patient unchecked expect where the government removed the tents. He also said our demand was in place , adding that in Gujranwala incident , FIR should also be accept against those who tortured young doctors. Dr. Nasir added, Our Outpatient Departments(OPDs) strike is for an indefinite period of time.

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