Indian radiologists battle with Ayurvedic doctors over use of sonography
If the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) amends the Preconception and Prenatal Diagnostic Technique (PCPNDT) Act of 1994, Ayurvedic doctors—doctors who specialize in holistic, alternative medicine—could have the ability to utilize sonography on their patients, provoking anger from radiologists in India.
Calling it “a revolutionary step,” Kuldeep Kohli, an Ayurvedic practitioner, noted 50 percent of radiological equipment is “being shut down” due to the shortage of radiologists. She added that other branches of medicine should be given permission to practice radiology.
The Maharashtra State Branch of Indian Radiological and Imaging Association opposes this measure and has taken their fight to the Bombay high court. Sandeep Kawthale, MBBS, the current president of the association, called the amendments “extremely absurd” and said they could be dangerous to public health.
“They are firstly Ayurveda doctors and belong to an altogether different stream of medicine,” Kawthale said. “We fail to understand on what basis they have proposed such amendments.”
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As a senior news writer for TriMed, Subrata covers cardiology, clinical innovation and healthcare business. She has a master’s degree in communication management and 12 years of experience in journalism and public relations.