Delhi govt hospitals OPD timings extended by 2 hours

Published On 2017-10-10 03:50 GMT   |   Update On 2017-10-10 03:50 GMT

New Delhi: Out-patient department (OPD) at Delhi government-run hospitals will now function from 8 am to 2 pm, as the city administration has decided to extend the timing to avoid crowding of the facilities, according to a government order.The OPD timings earlier was 9 am to 1 pm, thus an extension of two hours for consultation at hospitals."Ensure that OPD remains open and functional from 8...

Login or Register to read the full article

New Delhi: Out-patient department (OPD) at Delhi government-run hospitals will now function from 8 am to 2 pm, as the city administration has decided to extend the timing to avoid crowding of the facilities, according to a government order.


The OPD timings earlier was 9 am to 1 pm, thus an extension of two hours for consultation at hospitals.


"Ensure that OPD remains open and functional from 8 am to 2 pm so that there is sufficient time for patients to be attended to, and they are not squeezed into a two-and-a-half hour time slot, and the crowding can be lessened.



 "Towards achieving this, registration counters shall open at 7:30 am and close at 1 pm," the order said.

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain tweeted about the move.


"Daily OPD consultation timing increased from 4 hrs to 6 hrs in Delhi Govt Hospitals. Earlier 9.0 am to 1-.0 pm Now 8.0 am to 2.0 pm," he tweeted.


The order also said that whenever required a "token system" would be put in place.

Tags:    

Disclaimer: This site is primarily intended for healthcare professionals. Any content/information on this website does not replace the advice of medical and/or health professionals and should not be construed as medical/diagnostic advice/endorsement/treatment or prescription. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use, privacy policy, advertisement policy. © 2024 Minerva Medical Treatment Pvt Ltd

Our comments section is governed by our Comments Policy . By posting comments at Medical Dialogues you automatically agree with our Comments Policy , Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy .

Similar News