Question : HEART SPECIALISTS



(a) whether the Government propose to issue warning against general physicians and other doctors who describe themselves as `heart specialists` without having the required specialisation in cardiology;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the remedial steps taken by the Government to safeguard the interests of the heart patients?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

(SHRI N.T. SHANMUGAM)

(a)to(c) The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.