OPD services at AIIMS Bhubaneswar to start from Nov 2

Bhubaneswar: The OPD services at AIIMS Bhubaneswar will start from November 2, said a statement on Thursday.

Initially, the number of registrations will be restricted to 30 patients per department per day until November 8.

From November 9 onwards, the number will be increased to 50 patients per department per day for a week. After that, an assessment for an increase in number will be made.

As such, patients’ overall routine check-ups will be continued through the “AIIMS Bhubaneswar Swasthya” App and Telemedicine (WhatsApp Call).

Secondly, proportionate IPD services, including all 14 MOTs, will also start functioning from November 2.

The OPD was closed from July 10 due to COVID crises except for day-care services, radiotherapy, dialysis, trauma & the emergency & lifesaving surgery, and IPD services.

However, the telemedicine consultation and “AIIMS Bhubaneswar Swasthya” App was continuing.