Health Ministry warns ambulance operators against diverting patients for profit
Summary
The Ministry of Health and Population has warned ambulance operators against diverting patients to private hospitals for profit and emphasized adherence to the Ambulance Service Directive, 2082.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Health and Population issued a warning to ambulance operators against diverting patients for financial gain.
- Complaints were received about ambulance services transporting patients to expensive private hospitals without consent or proper instructions.
- The Ambulance Service Directive, 2082, mandates all ambulance services to operate through an authorized dispatch centre.
- Violations of the directive, including profit-driven patient diversion, will lead to legal action under existing laws.
