In the wake of surging Covid-19 cases in and around the city, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Administration has decided to suspend physical examination of patients at the outpatient departments (OPDs) of the institute from Monday, ie April 12 onwards.
The decision was taken in a meeting, which was chaired by Prof Jagat Ram, Director PGIMER. Administrative heads, departments’ heads and other key functionaries of PGIMER were also present in the meeting.
Giving details about the decision, Prof Jagat Ram said, “With COVID -19 cases peaking at a much faster rate in the second wave, we have decided to suspend ‘walk-in’ patients at the OPDs fearing transmission of the contagious virus to the patients who are already immuno-compromised and their attendants.”
He further said, “The institute is committed to cater to the health needs of its non-Covid patients and the tele-consultation service would continue as per earlier schedules. Rather, the number of lines will be further increased to broad-base the service so as to meet the consistently increasing demand and accommodate more patients while ensuring their safety with this initiative.”
The emergency services at PGIMER will function as usual, the director added.
Numbers of tele-consultation service are:
New OPD: 0172-2755991
Obstetrics (for pregnant women): 7087003434
Advance Eye Centre & DDTC: 0172-2755992
Advance Cardiac Centre: 0172-2755993
Advance Pediatrics Centre: 0172-2755994
Adult Hematology Helpline Number: 9878995409 (WhatSapp/ Messages only)
Gastroenterology Helpline Number – 8580671351
(Consultation Timings for patients with Gastrointestinal Problems –
Monday to Friday – 09.00 am – 05.00 pm, Saturday – 09.00 am – 01.00 pm)
Oral Health Science Centre: 0172-2755995 (1 line)
