On Aug 19, 2014, at 7:46 AM, Marshall Mendonza <mmendonz...@gmail.com> wrote: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Open-secret-Doctors-take-cuts-for-referrals/articleshow/37350397.cms
COMMENT: The TOI headline is (as on many other occasions) quite semi-accurate. A good number of referring doctors in India do NOT 'TAKE' cuts, they reportedly DEMAND 'kick backs'. A specialist is very likely to remain hungry if he does not pay a kickback (KB) to the referring doctor. I am reminded of my Asst Prof in a surgical sub-specialty at GMC (Goa) who was infamous for his temper in the operating theatre and his general arrogance ( I have seen him fling surgical instruments around). One fine day, he returned to his native Bombay to start private practice. His consulting room remained virgin territory for the first few months, save the visiting Mosquitos and Flies. He soon lost his arrogance and became a fervent disciple of the KB. Not absolutely sure about this but I am hearing that this unethical practice of KB has now fully arrived in Goa. Many Thanks .....'librashun'. jc
