One doctor for every 893 patients in the country: LS Minister

Q.  How many patients are there in the country for one doctor, according to minister of state for health?
- Published on 08 Aug 16

a. 894
b. 895
c. 893
d. 896

ANSWER: 893
 
There is one doctor for every 893 patients in the country, if allopathic doctors and those practicing Ayurveda, Unani and Homoepathy streams are considered together, as per LS announcement.
  • Minister of State for Health Faggan Singh Kulaste indicated there were 9.59 lakh registered allopathic doctors in the country and 6.77 lakh Ayurveda, Unani and Homeopathy doctors.
  • With 80 percent availability of doctors, it is estimated that close to 7.67 lakh (allopathic) doctors may be actually available for service.
  • This gives a doctor to population ratio of 1:1681.
  • In case allopathic and AUH streams are considered together, it gives a doctor population ratio of 1:893.
  • As per the Indian Medical Council Act 1956, only practitioners enrolled in state medical register can practice medicine.

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