Department
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OPD No.
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In Emergency
|
Surgery
|
11
|
0
|
Urology
|
0
|
0
|
Gastroenterology
|
0
|
0
|
Cardiology
|
0
|
0
|
Pulmonary medicine
|
0
|
0
|
Nephrology
|
201
|
0
|
Medicine
|
26
|
0
|
Endocrinology DM/thyroid
|
103
|
0
|
Hematology
|
201
|
42
|
Routine calls
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Routine call are sent before 2:00 p.m.
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The call is written in duplicate in morning and handed over to sister-in-charge, with carbon paper between the original and the copy.
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It is checked whether call has been noted and attended within 24 hours.
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If patient has been seen by multiple units in same department, call is sent to the unit which has seen the patient first.
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Once the patient is seen, all investigations/references/treatment recommended are done.
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A call for reassessment is sent once all requirements for fitness have been fulfilled.
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Semi urgent calls
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Call can be sent at any time, stating the reason for urgency of the call.
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It is checked if it is attended within 2 hours.
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Emergency calls
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Emergency calls may be sent at any time, stating the reason for urgency of the call.
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It is seen if it is attended immediately.
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Intraoperative assistance
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It is checked whether the patient has been seen by the particular department previously.
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If yes, call is sent to the respective unit.
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If not, call is sent to OPD/emergency unit of that day.
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An intraoperative consent is obtained from the patient’s relative after explaining the need and results of additional/changed procedure.
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It is checked if special orders and notes are signed and attached.
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It is checked if any special instructions have been given regarding patient’s care.
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