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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
SMC's new HMIS has handled 89,119 patients so far
Surat: Hospitals run by the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) have transitioned to a paperless system for patient handling. Patients no longer need to carry physical case papers as their records are maintained digitally. Since its virtual inauguration on May 27 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the new Hospital Management and Information System (HMIS) has been implemented at Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research (SMIMER), Maskati Hospital and 30 urban health centres (UHC). A total of 81,555 outpatients, 1,984 inpatients and 5,580 emergency patients have been handled using the system. SMC health officials say the system will significantly aid hospital managements and patients alike. "We can not only monitor the health scenario over a dashboard, but also provide better health services. We will be able to plan various actions as the data is readily available," an SMC health official said. The HMIS, which cost Rs 38 crore, was implemented in municipal corporation-run hospitals to improve health services through information technology. The initiative focuses on enhancing speed, transparency and efficiency of healthcare services. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Good News: You May Be Richer Than You Think Undo "A patient does not need to carry a medical prescription on paper and save it for future use. It is available on the patient's mobile or by entering the patient's ID at our network hospitals," an official said. Medical records were digitized to create a central database for more streamlined services. The system is being implemented under the Smart Cities Mission at city hospitals and UHCs. It includes digital OPD/IPD registration, electronic health records, pharmacy management, operation theatre management, ICU management, detailed records of diagnostic tests, and others. It will also feature a Picture Archival and Communication System (PACS) for digital storage of radiological images such as sonography and X-rays, 3D viewing and archiving for future reference. Additionally, the Queue Management System (QMS) will provide token-based queue management for patient convenience at SMIMER Hospital. The project includes an e-Health mobile app through which patients can access health records, blood reports, prescriptions and other important information on mobile phones. "This system will connect all healthcare institutions of the SMC with a central database, ensuring seamless treatment for patients and preventing duplication of data. It will result in a quick treatment and discharge process," said an SMC official. Instant availability of a patient's medical history, reports and treatment details allows doctors to make faster and better decisions. With IT systems, tasks such as report generation and discharge processes are accelerated, leading to better healthcare services. Through the mobile app, patients can view billing and treatment cost details as well. Other system features such as dashboards and MIS reports related to health centres and hospital services will allow the monitoring of various service parameters. The availability and analysis of data on treatment, medication, care needs and patient trends will help the health department and SMC plan, improve healthcare services and prepare the necessary medical resources in advance. Patients will receive an E-Health Card and Unique Health ID (UHID). The UHID provided to each patient will allow tracking of health information across SMC facilities.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Two NCH doctors test positive for Covid-19
Surat: Two doctors from New Civil Hospital (NCH) tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday and have been admitted to the hospital for isolation and treatment. One of the doctors, a 27-year-old woman residing on the NCH campus, recently travelled to Visakhapatnam and developed severe viral symptoms, including coughing. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now She was tested and confirmed positive for Covid-19. The other patient, a 25-year-old woman from the Vesu area, also showed severe viral symptoms and tested positive. She is currently isolated at NCH. A health official said, "One patient has travel history, while the other may have contracted the virus through contact with the first patient. Both are stable at present." Currently, isolation facilities are available at NCH and Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research (SMIMER), though no designated Covid wards have been set up yet. "We are prepared with infrastructure, and patients with severe symptoms are being tested for Covid. Private hospitals have also been advised to test symptomatic patients," said a senior health official.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Time of India
Court allows termination of pregnancy in Pocso case
Surat: A local court on Tuesday permitted the medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) for a 23-year-old woman accused of sexually assaulting her 13-year-old tuition student. The woman was arrested on April 30, and medical tests conducted while in police custody revealed she was 20 weeks court directed the investigation officer to ensure the MTP is carried out at the Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research (SMIMER) and submit a report within a its order, the court observed: "As per the medical opinion, it is opined that if the pregnancy continues, it will cause grave injury to her mental or physical health. Thus, it appears that the explanation is satisfied in so far as the pregnancy on account of illegal relation is concerned."The court concluded that the pregnancy was a result of an illegal relationship and that the accused woman expressed her unwillingness to continue it. It added that continuation of the pregnancy could harm her mental and physical health and that termination would also be in the interest of the minor court instructed that the procedure be carried out in the presence of a team of expert doctors and ordered that the fetus be preserved for DNA analysis to aid the investigation."The court considered various arguments about how the pregnancy is risky for the life of the accused and the fetus," said Wajid Shaikh, lawyer of the DNA samples had been collected from both the accused and the victim woman was arrested under various sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. She was initially booked at Punagam police station on April 25 after allegedly fleeing with her 13-year-old student. The police later apprehended her near the Gujarat-Rajasthan revealed that the woman had travelled with the boy to several cities, including Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Delhi, and Vrindavan. Police allege she engaged in physical relations with the minor at her residence and other locations during this period.
