MMC Makes KYD QR-Code Plates Mandatory For 1.29 Lakh Doctors In Maharashtra Ahead Of October 31 Deadline
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC), through a circular issued on September 9, has made the display of Know Your Doctor (KYD) QR-code plates mandatory for all registered medical practitioners at every place of practice. With the October 31 deadline, the council will need to enrol around 2,530 doctors every day to cover the estimated 1.29 lakh doctors yet to obtain the QR plates. Council…
The Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) has made it mandatory for 1.29 lakh doctors in the state to display Know Your Doctor (KYD) QR-code plates at every place of practice by October 31. The council issued a circular on September 9 to ensure that around 2,530 doctors enroll daily to meet the deadline, as only about 14,000 doctors have generated KYD QR codes so far.
The KYD system aims to help patients verify the registration status of medical practitioners and curb the practice of bogus and unqualified practitioners. Hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and other medical institutions have been directed to display the official physical KYD QR-code plate prominently in the waiting area. Non-compliance will result in warnings, penalties, and disciplinary action.
However, doctors have raised concerns about the necessity of the additional plate and its potential impact on their profession.
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