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Dear All,

It has been observed that PC & PNDT Act has become destructive tool in the hands of appropriate authorities. Every CMO uses it at its own whims and Fancy. At so many instances the ultrasound machines are being sealed on drop of a hat. The objections are being raised that improper filling of Form “F”. The referral slips do not have obstetric history, the record is not proper. Everybody knows how the record is being kept at civil hospitals versus private diagnostic centre. Every Civil Surgeon feels that by Gagging the Radiologist the female feticide will stop. But alas the results are not much encouraging. We need to dig in the details of this social evil and better results could be obtained. Not by keeping radiologist as evil doer but as a team member.

here are some suggestions to control skewed sex ratio

They are laying more focus on methodology to fill the Form F and Paperwork rather nabbing the culprits. Which generally proves to be a futile effort? As someone doing this illegal work will not keep any record of this act. And will keep the timing at odd hours when the controlling authorities are least expected to <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } -->nab them. More over it is possible only in connivance with the authorities itself in some cases. But most of the civil surgeons are struggling hard to stop female feticide.

Illegal MTP's are being done by Nurses, Dai'es and Quacks and what to Talk about a [b]Recognized MTP Centre[/b]. No crackdown or raids are being conducted at these sites of "MURDER" presently. Frequent raids should be made on the quacks and illegal MTP centres for this purpose.

Perhaps Government should ensure that these illegal MTP Centres if closed or regulated forcefully may yield the results for which our Govt/CMO's are sweating their neck down.

It has been observed that Form "F" is being sold at @ Rs.10/- Per form in some parts of Punjab under Red Cross, Putting an additional burden on poor patients. This practice i feel should be discouraged.

In industrial towns so many migrant labourers live and the health facilities are not adequate. When a industrial labourer approaches for U/s FWB. An Identity proof is asked in most instances they do not have any and their scan could not be done. Hence they lie at mercy of God for their delivery resulting in increased infant mortality and maternal mortality.

To mobilize Community participation, village level vigilance committee should be formed to keep a check on the female foeticide.

I feel the departmental work such as change of machine, Radiologist, Registration should be made fast and relaxed. So that a congenial relationship may be developed and will be beneficial to Government as well as radiologist.

it has been observed that some hospitals take PC & PNDT registration by employing Radiologist for a part-time basis and then after wards they illegally use the machine for ultrasound/ ? sex determination. This fact should also be taken in considerations while granting Registration.

Maximum illegal use of the technology is done at the centres where there is MTP facility is also running. The entire act is done without leaving a trace. I am not averse to the ethical use of USG in Obstetrics but when its misuse exceeds use it should be curbed with a heavy hand.

All users are requested to air their views so that a consolidated suggestion list may be forwarded to Government to ease the living of a radiologist and stopping female feticide. Let’s take a pledge that we shall not indulge in this gruesome act of sex determination.

Happy Navratras to all.