Lahore: (RightNow) The Lahore High Court has ordered the termination of the token system in Punjab’s public hospitals. The court stated that the token system should be abolished within 4 weeks to relieve patients from long queues.

The court directed that emergency and outpatient department (OPD) patients receive immediate medical assistance. A system based on modern technology for patient registration is also to be introduced.

The court instructed effective measures for the elimination of the token system in public hospitals. A comprehensive report on the provision of basic medical facilities in hospitals has been requested.

The Punjab government has been asked to abolish the token system within 4 weeks and submit an implementation report. Officials have been warned of action if court orders are not followed.

It is noteworthy that Justice Javed Iqbal Wains issued the written order on a petition by the Judicial Activism Panel. This step is considered crucial for providing immediate medical assistance to patients.