Based on the data collected, we calculated the aggregate utilization of doctors in OPDs on a day-to-day basis. It was found that except for few cases on certain days, the utilization of doctor’s time was far below 100%. We assumed that out of 300 minutes available on every day from Monday to Friday, doctors devote 180 minutes in OPDs. Rest of the time was assumed to be spent for various in-patient wards. On
Saturdays, out of 180 minutes available, 120 minutes were assumed to be spent on OPDs. It was seen that in most of the cases, even at 180 minutes of availability, the utilization rate of doctors is below 100 %. This negates the belief that more doctors are required in the hospital. In cases where the utilization was above 100 %, we increased the time available to 240 minutes and 300 minutes respectively to see the utilization. On Saturday, the time available data used was 144, 192 and 240 minutes respectively. It can be inferred that the shortage of doctors exists only in certain departments on certain days in a week. Overall, there is no shortage of doctors in the hospital.