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Directives in diagnostics: A pressing need

With better regulations & monitoring in place, diagnostic sector can gain a lot, says Ameera Shah

Ameera Shah, MD, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd
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Ameera Shah, MD, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd

Ameera Shah
A simple diagnostic test can prove to be the turning point of somebody’s life, shape his or her future decisions and lifestyle. As such, it is of utmost importance to ensure accurate and efficient results while testing. This precision and care comes from two aspects - implementation of strict protocols and genuine compassion towards the responsibility. One is useless without the other. Yet, this commitment to quality is one of the most overlooked factors in the pathology industry in our country. 

Non-existent standards 
The medical fraternity and the healthcare industry in India have a number of standardisations in place in relation to