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• OPD Timings

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9 AM to 4 PM
Saturday: 9 AM to 1 PM
OPD Room No. 18

• OPD Visit Procedure

1. Patients must visit the main OPD registration counters to receive their OPD paper with a unique registration number.
2. Patients should select counters based on whether it is their first visit or a follow-up visit.
3. Patients need to provide personal details such as name, age, sex, place, mobile number, and AADHAR card number at the registration counter.
4. Patients receive a unique OPD registration number printed on their OPD paper.
5. Patients then proceed to the designated OPD for consultation or follow instructions to visit a specific OPD.
6. Upon arrival, consultation is conducted by a Senior Resident (SR) or Specialist.
7. The patient's clinical diagnosis, treatment plan, and any required investigations, procedures, or admissions are explained in the local or Hindi language. If no immediate procedures are needed, follow-up visits are scheduled based on the clinical condition (typically 1 to 4 weeks).
8. Patients are requested to fill out a feedback form for quality control purposes.
9. If any investigations are advised, patients must complete them and show the reports to the treating doctor on the same day or the next day.
10. For planned procedures, patients need to bring the required investigation reports (serology). After confirming the reports are normal or negative, patients are scheduled for dermatological procedures after signing a consent form.
11. If admission is needed, patients wait for their IPD paper with a unique IPD registration number, then proceed to the Dermatology ward with the filled IPD file and necessary investigation forms, accompanied by an OPD attendant.
12. During the admission process, informed consent is obtained from the patient and their relatives, outlining the clinical condition and the possible need for ICU services.
13. Patients needing consultations from other hospital departments are properly referred with the need for consultation noted on the OPD paper.
14. For every consultation, patients must visit the main OPD registration counter to get the specific OPD stamp before proceeding.
15. If the patient's condition requires a referral to a higher centre, they are counselled accordingly.
16. All diagnosed leprosy patients are referred to Government Medical College/Hospital for further information and management.

• IPD (In-Patient Department):

17. The IPD reception desk manages patient check-in.
18. Nursing staff enter patient details into the IPD register.
19. Staff collect all investigation forms from patients for necessary actions.
20. Patients and their relatives sign informed consent forms regarding their behaviour during the IPD stay and adherence to hospital rules.
21. Patients are then assigned a bed.
22. Stable IPD patients are visited twice daily by consultants along with residents, and as needed in emergencies.
23. After daily rounds, relatives are informed about the patient's condition.
24. Conducted by the whole department every Tuesday.
25. IPD patients receive breakfast, lunch, and dinner as per their advised diet plan.
26. Includes tests like Hemoglobin, Complete Blood Count, Liver Function Test, Renal Function Test, Blood Sugar Level, Serology, Chest X-ray, and USG – abdomen & pelvis.
27. Patients receive a discharge card detailing their diagnosis, history, IPD management, discharge advice, and follow-up visit date.

• Emergency Visit Procedure

28. Emergency services are available 24 hours a day.
29. Patients are initially attended by the Casualty Medical Officer (CMO).
30. After primary evaluation and stabilization, patients are referred to specialty doctors.
31. The on-call consultant doctor decides whether to manage the patient on an OPD basis or admit them to IPD.

 

The Department of Dermatology offers a comprehensive range of services to patients. These services include:

• Commonly managed Dermatological Conditions:

Commonly Managed Dermatological Conditions:

• Fungal infections

These include conditions such as athlete's foot, ringworm, and candidiasis, caused by various types of fungi.

• Eczema

A group of conditions that cause inflammation, redness, and itching of the skin. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type.

• Psoriasis

An autoimmune condition that causes the rapid build-up of skin cells, leading to scaling on the skin’s surface.

• Scabies

A highly contagious skin infestation caused by a mite known as Sarcoptes scabiei, leading to intense itching.

• Urticaria

Also known as hives, this condition involves red, itchy welts that result from a skin reaction.

• Allergies

Skin reactions resulting from exposure to allergens such as certain foods, medications, or environmental factors.

• Vitiligo

A condition where the skin loses melanin, leading to white patches of skin. It occurs when melanocytes are destroyed.

 

• Minor Procedures and Surgeries for OPD/In-Patients:

• Cyst Removal: Surgical excision of cysts.
• Achrochordon Removal: Removal of skin tags.
• Chemical Peels: Used for conditions like Xanthelasma and Melasma.
• Intra-lesional Injections: Administered for alopecia areata and hyperkeratotic skin conditions.

 

 

• Specialized Areas:

Hansen's Disease (Leprosy):

• Detection, diagnosis, and management of Hansen's disease.
• Monitoring and follow-up of leprosy patients.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs):

• Diagnosis and treatment of STDs.
• Counseling on safe sexual practices.

Occupational Dermatosis:

• Assessment and management of skin conditions related to occupational exposure.

 

Last updated / Reviewed : 2024-07-25