Question : MIGRATION OF DOCTORS



(a) whether the Government is aware of the unabated migration of doctors to other countries in search of green pastures;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(c) the expenditure Government incurs on medical education of a doctor;

(d) whether flocking of doctors is causing adverse effect on the country`s health services; and

(e) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to reverse this trend?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE(SHRI DINESH TRIVEDI)

(a) & (b) Yes,doctors go abroad either for obtaining higher qualifications/training or for prestigious assignment.

(c) No data is being maintained on the amount spent per student for imparting medical education.

(d) No.

(e) Does not arise.