Andhra Pradesh Cracks Down on Doctors Over Negligence in Patient Care

Authorities in Andhra Pradesh have issued show-cause notices to 135 doctors working at urban health centres over concerns regarding the delivery of medical services. The action follows complaints and feedback suggesting that some doctors were not providing proper treatment to patients. To assess the quality of healthcare services, officials collected public feedback on doctors’ performance from July to November and conducted a survey to understand patients’ experiences.

According to the survey results, Palnadu district secured the highest score with 81.6%, followed by Polavaram at 81.5% and Nellore at 80.7%. Kurnool recorded the lowest score at 69.5%. The findings have drawn attention to differences in public satisfaction with healthcare services across districts. The notices seek explanations from the doctors concerned regarding their performance and the issues identified.