J&K Directive: Stop Unnecessary Referrals To SKIMS

2025-09-20 08:09:41

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
File photo of SKIMS Soura

Srinagar- The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday issued strict directions to Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and District Hospitals of the Kashmir Valley not to unnecessarily refer patients to Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS).

Officials said frequent avoidable referrals are putting an extra burden on the Valley's premier health institution and leaving deserving patients in distress.

As per reports, SKIMS often receives referrals of patients whose treatment could easily be handled at district or sub-district hospitals.

Data shows that out of 1,000 patients referred to SKIMS, only about 80 are admitted, while the rest are discharged after preliminary checks.

Experts say that despite the availability of doctors and adequate facilities at government hospitals, people tend to bypass local hospitals even for minor health issues and rush to tertiary centers like SKIMS. This leads to overcrowding and unnecessary strain. They argue that if the referral system is properly followed, doctors at SKIMS would be able to focus more on serious patients.

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