LUCKNOW, Nov. 14 -- Patient care at 14 Autonomous State Medical Colleges (ASMCs) across the state is likely to be affected as clinical staff, excluding doctors, plan to stage a protest over their demands, including the provision of cashless medical treatment. "We have submitted several representations, but no action has been taken on our demands. We have now decided to stage a protest and informed the college administration about it. Hum bhi pradesh ke bachche, hume hamara adhikar chahiye (we are also children of this state and deserve our rights)," said Shubham Tripathi, president of the Autonomous State Medical Colleges Nursing Officers and Employees Association, Uttar Pradesh. The key demands include nursing allowances on a par with those provided to employees of central government institutions and neighbouring Uttarakhand, washing allowances to maintain staff hygiene, and education allowances for the children of ASMC employees. They are also seeking cashless health insurance coverage for employees and their dependants. Staff at all 14 ASMCs are planning to join. The agitation is expected to affect OPD, diagnostic services and inpatient care....