Bhubaneswar, Oct. 26 -- Serious allegations have been levelled against private hospitals and nursing homes over alleged exploitation of patients in the name of treatment.

While healthcare is meant to provide relief and medical care, nursing home authorities are accused of giving greater priority to business interests.

One of the major allegations is that doctors are prescribing expensive branded medicines in exchange for commissions.

Patients are also reportedly being subjected to unnecessary medical tests even when such examinations may not be required for their treatment.

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