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“When there are four doctors, two each will be deputed for the morning and evening OPs. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Despite the protest from doctors , the health department has decided to extend the OP timing till 6pm from 9am in hospitals with more than four doctors.At first it will be implemented in community health centres (CHCs). The decision is being taken without any scientific study,” said Dr Raoof.The Indian Medical Association (IMA) said there was nothing wrong in having evening OPs if there was adequate manpower. There is no deployment of more doctors in many CHCs. Extending the OP timing means they will not be available for the other duties..