The Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH) has introduced a telemedicine consultation service covering various specialties including Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Geriatric Medicine, and Dermatology. Accessible from Monday to Saturday, patients aged 18 and above can avail of this service from 9 a.m. to noon through the link https://teleconsultation.s10safecare.com.
The hospital has designated specific days and timings for each specialty consultation: General Medicine is available from Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.; General Surgery on Monday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Pediatrics on Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Geriatric Medicine on Wednesday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Obstetrics and Gynecology on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.; and Dermatology on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This telemedicine initiative is particularly beneficial for elderly and immobile patients, catering not only to rural areas but also to urban centers, providing expert consultations without the need for travel.