OPD services for non-Covid patients at PGI from tomorrow

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 19

In view of dip in the number of Covid-19 patients, the PGI has decided to scale up the elective outpatient services from June 21 to facilitate non-Covid patients.

Giving details, Prof Ashok Kumar, official spokesperson, PGI, said, “Teleconsultation will continue to remain the initial point of contact of patients and doctors. Patients will be evaluated first through teleconsultation. Only those requiring further evaluation and examination will be called to the OPD by appointment from June 21. Patients coming without an appointment will not be entertained.”

“Considering patients waiting for surgeries suspended in view of Covid, the PGI is also planning to resume the same and one floor of the main OT will be fully functional very soon. This will ensure requisite physical distancing among patients/attendants visiting the OPDs,” he said.

The PGI has asked patients to visit OPDs with prior appointment only and ensure that only one attendant accompanies a patient. The protocol will be followed in all OPDs of the PGI, including New OPD, Advanced Eye Centre, Advanced Cardiac Centre and Advanced Paediatrics Centre.

The institute is also providing regular elective outpatient services through teleconsultation and in physical form for cancer patients, obstetrics and those requiring semi-urgent medical or surgical care. The primary aim of the PGI is to prevent exposure of patients with comorbidities to the Covid-19 infection.

Where to contact

• OPD : Contact number
• New OPD:  0172- 2755991
• Advanced Eye Centre & DDTC :  0172- 2755992
• Advanced Cardiac Centre :  0172-2755993
• Advanced Paediatric Centre: 0172-2755994
• OHSC (Dental) Obstetrics: 0172-2755995,  708700343
• Timing of registration 8 am to 9.30 am for teleconsultation