*11-Apr-2012* *LUCKNOW*: The Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University has changed the procedure for awarding mental health certificates. The authorities were prompted to act, after they came to know that the certificates were to anyone and were literally being sold by certain office staff. The rot was exposed by an RTI query. According to information, mental health certificates issued by the department were being misused to settle property and personal disputes.
Later, the medical university lodged an FIR with the Wazirganj police station. Officials probing the case revealed that whosoever wanted a certificate had to simply buy an OPD ticket and get the certificate made from the department. Police officials said that as of now, they can cite only one example to prove the point, but they have at least 10 suspected cases in their hand. The police has sought medical university's help in this regard. In their letter, the police has hinted on the existence of a bigger racket having the role of some insiders. Sources claimed that the police would take the help of hand writing and forensic experts to reach to the mastermind. Chief medical superintendent, CSMMU, Prof SN Shankhwar however said that he was not aware of any such letter. "The matter came to light in October 2011 and we had taken action against those involved. We had also changed the process of awarding mental health certificates to ensure that the incident never takes place again." As per the changes introduced, all OPD tickets contain that they are not meant for medico-legal purposes. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Change-in-method-for-mental-health-certificates/articleshow/12616822.cms -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Mental Health Advocacy (News 'N Views) India" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/MhaNewsViewsIndia?hl=en ------------- Affiliated Groups : MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY INDIA [email protected] Discussions on mental health law / policy / plan monitoring / human rights etc [email protected] India-specific news and views related to mental health [email protected] Information and support to carers of people with mental health issues [email protected] Mutual support and sharing of experiential knowledge, skills and social learning amongst peers
