DOH launches online Patient Appointment System for check-ups
The Department of Health (DOH) has launched the Patient Appointment System (PAS) for more convenient scheduling of medical check-ups.
'Ito, at least, alam mo na hindi ka masasayangan ng pagbiyahe. Wala kang takot kasi secured na 'yung appointment mo,' Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said.
(Using this would save you travel time since your appointment is secured.)
The PAS is currently open to three DOH hospitals in Manila: Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center, San Lazaro Hospital, and Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital.
DOH said securing appointments using PAS could take about two to three minutes.
Here are the steps to using PAS:
1. Visit https://patientappointment.doh.gov.ph
2. Confirm that you agree to use the PAS
3. Choose a hospital and the needed service
4. Choose the desired time and date of your appointment
5. Fill out the needed information and screenshot it before submitting
6. Go to the hospital and show the screenshot of your appointment
—Mariel Celine Serquiña/KG, GMA Integrated News
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