PGIMS Rohtak Launches Statewide Online Doctor Consultation

This innovative Tele Consultation Service aims to connect patients from far- flung areas with specialist doctors, to eliminate the geographical barriers and to reduce healthcare accessibility challenges. Through the tele consultation service, patients can receive expert medical advice without having to travel long distances.

The key features of the online consultation services includes- 

• Operational timing will be from 9 AM to 4 PM and the doctors will be available throughout the week. 
• Participating medical department include gynaecology, obstetrics, paediatrics, medicine surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, psychiatric, ENT and dermatology. 

The Haryana government ‘s primary objective through this initiative is to ensure that the quality medical facilities reach every corner of Haryana stated Dr H.K. Aggarwal, Vice Chancellor of the University of Health Sciences. 

Technical support and Training

the Telecom Consultation project involves special training from the state 's National Health Mission (NHM), Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Mohali and PGIMS Institute Faculty Members. C-DAC is going to provide specialized training to doctors to ensure smooth online treatment processes as highlighted by Dr Kundam Mittal, Medical Superintendent. 

The beneficiaries can access specialist through the nearby Community Health Centres (CHCs), the Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and other designated health facilities near their homes. 

The digital healthcare initiative of PGIMS Rohtak is an important step towards reducing the burden of travel expenses, minimizing healthcare accessibility challenges, providing specialized medical consultation and enhancing overall health infrastructure in the state.