Relief to patients: AIIMS Delhi does away with appointments for X-rays
These changes in patient service are being implemented after Union Health Minister recently constituted a committee to evaluate the current infrastructure and suggest changes to improve patient related OPD services at AIIMS.;
New Delhi: In a major relief, patients visiting the AIIMS in Delhi can now get their X-rays done without any appointment and will get the film immediately thereafter.
Earlier, patients after being advised an X-ray by the doctor would need to take an appointment first and then would come to the hospital on the day of appointment to undergo the investigation, Dr Deep N Srivastava, head of Department of Radio-Diagnosis at AIIMS, said.
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They were required to visit again for consultation at the OPD. X-rays are done at the institute from 8.30 am to 4 pm.
''With this new move, patients can visit the OPD and can come directly and undergo X-ray and collect the film immediately thereafter. This will reduce their hassle and frequent visit to the hospitals,'' Dr Srivastava said.
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