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1. The information contained in this booklet is valid as on thedate of printing. However it is subject to change from timeto time.

2. To obtain a copy by post, please write to the PublicRelations Officer, C.M.C, Vellore - 632 004, Tamil Nadu,sending Money Order for Rs.40/-.

3. We wish to thank all departments and all volunteers whohave contributed their valuable suggestions and time ingetting this booklet ready.

4. We welcome your suggestions for improving this guide.Please contact the Public Relations Office near the MainReception Counter.

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A GUIDE

TO

CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGEVELLORE

INDIA

Telephone: 3070000, 2282500, 3072500DID - 228 + Extension Number 307 + Extension Number

Telegram: MISSIONHOS

FAX: 0416 - 2232035

WEBSITE: www.cmcvellore.ac.in

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CONTENTSPAGE

Welcome ......... 1A Short History of CMC ......... 3List of Administrative Officers ......... 5

THE PRESENT FACILITIES

The Main Campus ......... 6ISSCC for Women & Children ......... 6

PERIPHERAL FACILITIES

Ophthalmology Department ......... 7Mental Health Centre (M.H.C.) ......... 7Nambikkai Nilayam ......... 8Rehabilitation Institute ......... 8Community Health andDevelopment (CHAD) ......... 8Rural Unit for Health andSocial Affairs (RUHSA) ......... 9

How to reach Vellore and CMC, Main Campus ......10

OUTPATIENTS SERVICESRegistration procedures .......... 11Registration timings .......... 12Cash Counters for appointmentsand investigations .......... 12OP rates .......... 14Cash Counters location and

working hours .......... 14Revisits .......... 15Procedure for payment of bills ......... 15General / Private patients .......... 16CMC Health Check .......... 16Emergencies .......... 17Paediatric Casualty ......... 17Advance Booking .......... 18By phone ......... 18Postal Registration ......... 18Patient Information Form ......... 19Refunds ......... 21Estimation of Cost ......... 22Advance deposit for treatment ......... 23Referrals ......... 24Safety of your Registration Card ......... 24Payment for tests & investigations ......... 25Blood / Urine / Stool / Sputum ......... 26Pulmonary Function ......... 27Medicines & Injections ......... 27Immunization for children ......... 28Minor Surgery / Dressings ......... 28Day Care Facility ......... 28Birth Certificates ......... 29Medical report ......... 29

INPATIENT SERVICES

Admission ......... 29Maternity patient admissions ......... 30Nursing Services ......... 31Dhobies & Barbers .......... 31

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SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INPATIENTS

Attendants ......... 31Diet ......... 32Procuring medicine for patients ......... 33Visiting hours ......... 33Daily rates ......... 34Charges & Settlement of bills ......... 35Credit Billing & Reimbursement ......... 36Reimbursement Certificate ......... 37Health Insurance ......... 40Discharge procedure ......... 42Other Certificates ......... 42

GENERAL INFORMATION

What to Bring ......... 42Transport & Ambulance facilities ......... 43Wheel Chairs & Stretchers ......... 44Food ......... 44Holidays ......... 44Working hours ......... 45A word of caution ......... 45Assistance provided by the PublicRelations Department ........ 45Main Reception ........ 46Friends Of Vellore Organisation ........ 46Donations & Suggestions ........ 47Lost & Found Articles ........ 47Accommodation ........ 47Patient's Rights & Responsibilities ........ 48

Public Utility Services for Patients/AttendantsPostal services ........ 49Telephones ........ 51DID ........ 51Banking services ........ 52Foreign Nationals Registration ........ 54Visa extension ........ 55Ticket booking ........ 55Chaplaincy ........ 55After Life Services ........ 57Burial and Cremation ........ 57

Procedure for transportation of body:By road, train, plane ........ 57Donations ........ 58

Location and working hoursPharmacy Services ........ 60Spot the Symptoms ........ 61Join the Friends of Vellore ........ 63Outpatient Service Schedule ........ 64Department email Addresses ........ 102Map ........ 104

WELCOMEDear Patient/Visitor,

Welcome to the Christian Medical College (CMC), aregistered voluntary, non-profit making organization. We hope yourstay here will be pleasant and your recovery as speedy aspossible.

From 1900 when the founder, Dr. Ida Sophia Scudder startedCMC with a single bed in her father’s home, to the present day,CMC has been growing both in numbers and services rendered tothe people. Today, CMC serves over 2000 inpatients and 5000outpatients daily, with 67 wards, 92 clinics each day and121 departments / units.

As a teaching institution CMC trains doctors, nurses and alliedhealth workers with a high degree of technical competence to servewith love and compassion in the spirit of Christ. CMC is unique inbeing not only one of the pioneering institutions in the country in thearea of medical research and high-tech health care, but also as aninstitution which reaches out to the practical needs of the poorthrough low cost inpatient wards and outpatient clinics in the slumareas of Vellore town with concessional or free care for the mostneedy. In addition, through large rural health and developmentprojects in the K.V. Kuppam, Kaniyambadi and Anaicut blocks, thewholistic concept of healing is advocated wherein rural folk are giventraining in various vocational fields, by which they can augment theirearning power, thus enhancing their standard of living and thegeneral physical and economic well being.

With this constant growth and expansion, patients/visitorscoming for the first time to CMC may have difficulty getting aroundthe campus and may fail, through ignorance, to take full advantageof the available facilities. Therefore, this booklet was developed toprovide basic information necessary to make use of our facilitiesspeedily, to the fullest extent and with the least inconvenience andloss of time. A map of CMC is also provided for your convenience.

Dr. Ida Scudder gave the institution the Biblical motto "Not tobe ministered unto but to minister" challenging CMC’s students andstaff to heal and serve the needs of the whole person which todayremains the most important objective of CMC.

Editor

HAVING PROBLEMS ?Can't find your way around ?Suggestions ?Want to know more about CMC?

CONTACT : P. R. O.

We are located just inside the main entrance. Our friendlystaff will do their best to help you.

We have a few publications about CMC. You can evenhear our founder, Dr.Ida Scudder, speak !

If we can’t help you directly, then we may know ofsomeone else who can.

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students were admitted in 1947. Today CMC offers 91recognized training programmes for both women andmen in allied health, nursing and medical fields.

CMC has been given a five star rating by theNational Assessment and Accreditation Council, anautonomous institution of the University GrantsCommission, for the quality of its education. In honourof its work in the health care sector the institutionreceived the National Citizen's Award. CMC has beencategorized as a super speciality teaching hospital of thehighest quality and assigned the A1 grading by theInvestment Information and Credit Rating Agency (ICRA)Ltd.

Throughout its history CMC has taken up each newtask in response to Christ’s command. In the words ofour founder, Dr.Ida Sophia Scudder,” We thank God forthe way in which He has led us in the past and we lookforward to an even greater future. We need those whocan take up the torch of life and carry on and makeVellore Medical College one of the outstanding medicalinstitutions today and, shall I say, in the world. We needyour love and prayers and help as never before.” Todaythe vision of Aunt Ida, as she was popularly known, hascome to fruition.

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A SHORT HISTORY OF CMC

Christian Medical College, Vellore, is the outcomeof a single woman’s obedience to God's call. In 1890,Ida Sophia Scudder, founder of this institution, then aschoolgirl, was visiting her missionary parents in SouthIndia. One eventful night she was asked to help threeyoung women from different families struggling in difficultchildbirth. Being without training at that time, Ida herselfcould do nothing. She offered the help of hermissionary father, who was also a medical doctor. How-ever, to her amazement, the men responded saying,“What! Take a man into my house to care for my wife?It is better that she should die than another man shouldlook upon her face.” Custom prevented them fromaccepting the help of a male doctor. The next morningIda found out that all the three women had died. Shebelieved that it was a calling and a challenge set beforeher by God to begin a ministry to the health needs ofthe people of India, particularly women and children.

Consequently, she went back to America, enteredmedical training and in 1899 graduated from CornellUniversity Medical College and was among its first groupof women students.

Ida returned to India in 1900 and opened aone-bed clinic in Vellore. In 1902, she built the 40-bedMary Taber Schell Memorial Centre for women andchildren, named after the donor’s wife. The original siteis now CMC ’s Ophthalmology Department. The maincampus moved to the present site in the Thottapalayamarea of Vellore in 1924 and treatment was extended tothe whole family.

Early in her career, Dr. Ida Scudder realised thatthe women of India themselves should be trained to helpin medical work. She started a school for women nursesin 1909 which was upgraded to a College of Nursing in1946. A training programme for women doctors began in1918 which was raised to MBBS level in 1942 and men Dr. Ida Sophia Scudder

1870 -1960

THE MAIN CAMPUS:In accordance with the vision of the founder, CMC

has, through the last many decades, through sheer hardwork, prayer and dedication evolved into one of thepioneering institutions in specialized medical carerendering invaluable service to large number of patientsfrom every state in India and neighbouring countries inthe spirit of Jesus Christ.

CMC located on Ida Scudder Road, in the heart ofVellore town, is a large 2695 bed hospital with121 specialized departments/units. The variousconsultants and the days they conduct outpatient clinicsare listed from page 64.

Being a referral hospital CMC is in a position toprovide specialized medical care to patients requiringtreatment in more than one area / ailment / disease. Thisis due to the unique availability of all the specializeddepartments/units under one roof and due to the exist-ence of close understanding and harmony amongst thesedepartments.

Moreover CMC has a system by which it givesexposure to all consultants by periodically sending themfor various national/international conferences, sympo-siums and specialized training overseas to acquire thelatest knowledge and skills in their respective areasso that they can provide high quality medical service toall patients coming to the institution.

ISSCC FOR WOMEN & CHILDRENThe Ida S.Scudder CentenaryCenter for Women and Childrenhouses the departments ofObste t r ics & Gynaeco logy,Reproductive Medicine, ChildHealth, Neonatology, Paediatric

Surgery and Developmental Paediatrics. There are 424beds for in-patient care in this facility.

LIST OF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS

Director : Dr. Suranjan BhattacharjiM.S.(Ortho)

Associate Directors : Dr. Thomas Kuriakose, D.O, Dip NB, FRCS(Edn)

: Dr. D.J.Christopher, DTCD.,Dip. NB, FRCP (Glasg),

FCCP (USA): Dr. John C.Muthusami, M.S.

F.R.C.S.(Edin): Dr.George Joseph,

MD, DM(Card.), FCSI: Dr. Raju Titus Chacko, MD

Principal : Dr. Alfred Job Daniel, D.Ortho, DNB, M.S. Ortho

Medical Superintendent : Dr. Lionel Gnanaraj, M.S. M.Ch

Treasurer : Mr. Denzil Ranjit Singh,M.Com., FICWA

General Superintendent: Mr. J.P.Peter, B.E.,M.I.E.,

Dean, College : Mrs. Rosaline Jayakaran,of Nursing M.Sc.N.,

NursingSuperintendent : Dr.Jayarani Premkumar

M.Sc.N., Ph.D

5 6Eat right and Live Long Expensive Food is not necessarily the most nutritious

PERIPHERAL FACILITIES

In addition to the main campus on Ida ScudderRoad, there are a number of peripheral facilities whichare also departments of CMC.

OPHTHALMOLOGY DEPARTMENT

CMC’s Ophthalmic Department, is Schell Eye Hospital2 km away from the main campus, on Arni Road.Patients with eye problems should go directly tothis department for registration, investigations andtreatment. This department, equipped with all moderndevices does computerised field testing, cataract surgerywith intraocular lens implantation, phaco-emulsification,corneal transplantation and vitreo-retinal surgery.Inpatient services are also available.

For further details please contact the MainReception or write to the Head, OphthalmologyDepartment, Schell Campus, Arni Road,Vellore - 632 001.

In order to reach the Ophthalmology Department,take town bus route no.2 from the CMC bus stop androute no.1 from Bagayam, near CHAD hospital.

MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE (MHC)

CMC’s Department of Psychiatry, is situated on theChristian Medical College Campus at Bagayam, 7km.south of the main campus. Patients with psychiatricproblems may go directly to this department forregistration, evaluation and treatment. Bothinpatient and outpatient services are available.

For further details please contact Head of theDepartment of Psychiatry, Mental Health Centre, Bagayam,Vellore-632 002.

In order to reach the Mental Health Centre, takeNo.1 or 2 town bus from the bus stop near the CMCout-gate which goes to Bagayam.

NAMBIKKAI NILAYAM

A centre for the evaluation and training of childrenwith mental retardation is housed at the same locationas the Mental Health Centre. Here it is essential thatatleast one parent of the child should be presentduring the first consultation and subsequent careand training. The names of the consultants and theregistration time for outpatient clinics are given in theOutpatient service schedule. Inpatient services are alsoavailable.

For further details write to the Medical Officer,Nambikkai Nilayam, Bagayam, Vellore - 632 002.

In order to reach Nambikkai Nilayam , take No.1 or2 town bus from the bus stop near the CMC out-gatewhich goes to Bagayam.

REHABILITATION INSTITUTE

The Physical Medicine and Rehabi l i tat ionDepartment started by Dr.Mary Verghese,(herself aparaplegic) in 1966, is located in the Christian MedicalCollege campus, Bagayam. This Department provideslong term therapy and training for physically handicappedpatients to cope with the activities of daily living withinthe limits of their disability.

For further details write to the Head, Departmentof Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bagayam,Vellore-632 002.

In order to reach the Rehabilitation Institute, takeNo.1 or 2 town bus from the bus stop near the CMC out-gate which goes to Bagayam.

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT (CHAD)

The 130 bed CHAD Hospital is also situated in theChristian Medical College, Bagayam Campus. It is aprogramme under the Community Health Department of

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CMC, Vellore. This comprehensive health programme,which serves a population of 2,50,000 in the rural, urbanand tribal community areas of Kaniyambadi, is effectivethrough the joint efforts of public health teams, socio-economic development workers and part-time communityhealth workers. In addition, the department also providesconsultancy services to a population of 1,20,000 inAnaicut block which is south-west of Vellore. Primaryhealth care in both the blocks is carried out in closecollaboration with the existing government services.

For further details write to the Head, CHADDepartment, Bagayam, 632 002,Vellore District, Tamil Nadu.

RURAL UNIT FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS(RUHSA)

Twenty five kilometres north west of Vellore in theK.V.Kuppam block, is RUHSA. This is an integrated ruralhealth and development project which runs a variety offield programmes actively involving the villagers, govern-ment and banks. RUHSA provides inpatient care, mobilehealth service, vocational and many other trainingprogrammes to empower the rural youth, programmes forthe poorest of the poor, with over 100 local family carevolunteers who live in the villages. It serves a populationof 1,35,000 in 39 panchayats.

For further details write to the Head,RUHSA Department, RUHSA P.O., K.V.KuppamVellore District - 632 209, Tamil Nadu.

HOW TO REACH VELLORE AND CMC (Main Campus)

CMC is located at Vellore, the district head-quartersof Vellore District, Tamil Nadu. The main campus issituated on the Ida Scudder Road about 2 km from themain bus-stand. Those coming to Vellore by broadgauge train should get off at Katpadi Junction. The maincampus is about 6 km from Katpadi Junction. Town buses(No.1 & 2 )operate regular day and night service fromKatpadi railway station via CMC to Bagayam. Taxis andauto-rickshaws are always available at Katpadi railwaystation and will charge approximately Rs.250/- for taxisand Rs.100/-for auto-rickshaws to bring you to themain campus. For any help contact the "CMC Help Desk"on platform No.1 at the station.

Patients travelling to Vellore by meter gauge train(Villupuram - Tirupathi line) should get off at Vellorecantonment station which is 2 k.m. from the main campus.

Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws are available atapproximately Rs.50/- and Rs.30/- respectively to takeyou to the main campus.

Patients who arrive at Chennai and wish to comeby bus to Vellore should take bus no.102 from the newbus stand in Koyambedu. This service is available every15 to 20 minutes and is about 3 hours journey, adistance of 140 k.m.

For those coming by air, the options available areeither to come into Chennai city from the airport (by bus,taxi or suburban train) and find a suitable connectingtrain from Chennai Central to Katpadi or a bus fromKoyembedu or take a taxi right from the airport to CMC,main campus at an approximate cost of Rs.1500/-

9 10Alcoholism kills you and your family AIDS is not transmitted by casual contacts like shaking hands

c) After triaging proceed to the cash counters (MCTT)and submit the filled in registration forms with registrationfees of Rs.120/- for General patients and Rs.630/- forprivate patients. The counter No.3 to 13 will make newappointments both General & Private upto 11.00 a.m.After 11.00 a.m these counters will function as allfunctions counters. Counter 14 for CHRIS Card patientsand 11-13 counters in the ground floor of the ISSCCBuilding for repeat registration.Every new private patient will receive a CMC CHRIS cardwhich will also double up as your hospital number card.d) Proceed to the appropriate clinic with the paymentreceipt. This receipt will have your name, hospital number,date, reporting time and location of the clinic.e) Submit the payment receipt to the Medical Record Officerat the clinic you are visiting. It is important that the HospitalNumber Card be kept safely.Please visit the OP at the specified time on your registrationslip.No extra charges is levied for appointments. Do not paymoney to middlemen to get appointments. Pleasecontact the floor Managers in the OPD G 52/ MedicalSuperintendent's Office for help.

REGISTRATION TIMINGS :

Monday-Friday 6.30 am - 11.00 am (Morning OP)6.30 am - 3.00 pm (Afternoon OP)

Saturday 6.30 am - 11.00 am

A. Out Patient Block :CASH COUNTERS FOR APPOINTMENTS AND INVESTIGATIONS

Time Counter Function

7.00 am to 4.30 pm 5-9 All functions

7.30 am to 4.30 pm 10 For staff and staff dependants only

11 12Protect your child from fatal diseases : Immunize him/her Blood donation is not dangerous to your health

OUT PATIENTS SERVICESOUTPATIENT BUILDING

(O.P. Block)

The Outpatient block is afour storeyed building situatedon your right as you enter themain gate.

Most of the outpatient clinicsare conducted in this building.

The outpatient department is a very busy areacatering to more than 5,000 patients per day. Receptionstaff at the OPD and Centenary building will assistpatients with information and accompany them, if needbe, and provide any sort of procedural assistancepatients may require. Contact G-12 (OPD Reception) forassistance.

You can approach the OP Managers (G-52) in theOutpatient Block if you need any help or if you have anysuggestions or encounter problems during your treatmentat the hospital. Every floor has a floor manager and themobile numbers are displayed on each floor.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURESAll Patients coming for the first time to the hospital must:

a) Fill in the registratrion forms kept at the OPD, ISSCCand the Main Receptions. Please fill all details accuratelyas they are permanent records which you may requirelater for reimbursement or further correspondence.If you know the area Pin Code, please enter it correctlyon the registration form.b) After filling the form, proceed to ISSCC buildingadjacent to OPD building for triaging. Children andPregnant women can register directly at the cash counters.

B. ISSCC Block : Time Counter Function8.00 am to 4.30 pm 16a,16b Sr.citizens, O.G Urgent billing, fast track payment (one or two items) CHRIS card special7.00 am to 9.00 p m All CHRIS Card loading counters7.00 am to 8.30 pm 3 - 13 New registration (Pvt &

general) till 11.00 am

14 All functions Cashless (CHRIS card)

6.30 am to12.00 midnight 15 Paediatric casualty6.30 am to 8.30 pm 11-13 Repeat Registration

Sundays & Other Holidays8 am - 5 pm 4, 59 am - 6 pm 6 All Functions12 Noon - 9 pm 7,84.30 - 12.30 am 15

ACCESS : (Access to Corporate, Cashless Entry Services)This facility is made available to all our corporate credit payingpatients availing cashless services. Time Mon-Fri 8am-- 4.30pmSat 8 am -- 12 noon.

450 Well Baby Clinic - 8.00 am - 4.30 pm (Mon - Fri) 8.00 - 12 noon (Sat)

C. Credit Card Facilities :Main OPD ISSCC building PCFcounters 5-8 counters 2 - 18 counter 1 & Casualty

CMC Smart Cards : Patients who intend to avail of cashlessservice can apply for CHRIS Cards. The charge for availingthis Card is Rs.50/-. They can deposit any amount in multiples

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of Rs.500/- for ready transactions. For further details contactG-32 MCTT Supervisor / floor managers / Cash Counter staff.Recharging can be done in multiples of Rs.500/-.Fresh card will be issued in replacement of lost / damagedcard for a fee of Rs.100/- after verification.O.P. RATESO.P. RATES GENERAL PRIVATE CASUALTY

New Registration 120.00 630.00 185.00Repeat registration 65.00 175.00 185.00Repeat Private Consultation(once in 3 months) 540.00

Referral Consultation on the same day to a differentdepartment for a private consultation is Rs. 540.00Registration charges for consultant in the same unit is alsoRs.540.00

CASH COUNTERS

LOCATION WORKING HOURS

C. R.T. BLOCK ( First Floor)PRIVATE CONSULTATION FACILITY(PCF)( Regular and Private rate Patients)Monday to Friday : 8.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.Saturday : 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon

D. MAIN BUILDING

(a) NEAR MAIN PHARMACY (only for drugs)All days 24 hrs.

(b) BILLING \ CARE SECTION COUNTER (No.105 / 106)24 hours

(c) CASUALTY COUNTER (No.3 & 3A)All days 24 hrs.

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(d) PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATIONCOUNTER

Monday to Friday : 8.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.Saturday : 8.00 a.m. to 11.45 noon

(e) AK LAB COUNTERS : 8.00 a.m to 4.30 p.m(f) B-WARD COUNTER : 10.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.(g) O BLOCK COUNTER

Monday to Friday : 10.00 a.m to 6.30 p.mSaturday : 10.00 a.m to 2.00 p.m

There is a separate cash counter in ISSCC Building forthe senior citizens and differently abled. In the OPD Buildingeach floor has two payment counters. Timings 8 am to 4.30 pm& 10am to 6.30pm

All patients referred by companies should first go to theACCESS Counter (490) in ISSCC ground floor to get theirpapers processed.

REVISITSGeneral patients must pay Rs.65/- for re-visit towards

repeat registration charges and private patients must payRs.175/- for revisit. Private Patients who have paid theconsultation fees of Rs.630/- need to pay Rs.540/- only as consultation repeat - cum registration fees for re-visit after three months.Revisit amount of Rs.175/- (for private) & Rs.65/- forGeneral is not refundable.

PROCEDURE FOR PAYMENT OF BILLSCash can be paid at cash counters only. Demand

drafts are accepted at all cash counters.

Payments can be made through credit cards in thePCF Counter (No.1), in ISSCC (2 to 18) in OP block(5 to 8) Casualty counter, A Block Counter and 'B' WardCounter.

Very poor patients who cannot afford to pay theregistration fees of Rs.120/- or revisit fees of Rs.65/- arerequested to approach the OPD Reception (G12) for freeregistration.

To avoid over-crowding in the clinics only one relativewill be permitted to accompany a patient. Identity wristbands are provided at the registration counter of the OPbuilding. You are requested to wear this till you leave thepremises. In case you don't receive the wrist band beforethe day of your visit to the doctor, produce your appointmentslip and get it from the band counter at the OPD Reception(G12). Please remember that access to most service areasis permissible with wrist bands only. We need your co-operation in this regard.

GENERAL PATIENT / PRIVATE PATIENTIf you choose to be a General Patient, you will be

seen by one of the doctors in the appropriate clinic. Butif there are concerns a second opinion is always asked forfrom a consultant at no extra cost.

If you are a Private Patient, you will meet theconsultant in the appropriate outpatient clinic or by priorappointment at other times. All fees and charges collectedgo to the institutional funds and no doctor working in CMChas any private practice.

When you (as a general patient or private patient)are referred to another department for opinion or treatment,the option is available to you to be seen as a general patientor as a private patient.

CMC Health CheckThis facility is being offered to those who wish to have

a general medical check up. It includes laboratory tests forscreening of common diseases and physical evaluation bya consultant physician to ensure good health. This checkup will be completed in 10 hours. Cost of this package isRs.2960/-. General health checkup is offered from Monday

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to Friday. Please contact Triage in the ISSCC building forassessment. Please come fasting in the morning of thecheckup. Please approach PCF reception help desk, roomNo.101, in the OPD Building first floor for further processing.Patients with multiple problems should not opt for this. Theyshould see a consultant in the concerned department.Patient who already has a hospital number card cannotregister for CMC Health Check.

EMERGENCIES(A) Accident & Emergency Medicine

The Accident & Emergency Department is open 24hours for acutely ill patients who arrive at CMC afterregular clinic hours needing immediate care. The triagenurse will assess the patient and issue permission slipfor registration. ALL PATIENTS MUST REGISTER AT THECASUALTY COUNTER PAYING Rs.185/-. RS.150/-.

Counters are available to pay for emergencyinvestigations and drugs at the Emergency Department.(B) Paediatric Casualty

The Paediatric Casualty department in the ISSCCis open 24 hours and treats children who are broughtafter regular clinic hours and requiring immediate care.THEY SHOULD REGISTER AT THE CASUALTY COUNTEROR COUNTER NO.15 in ISSCC Building payingRs.185/- after getting permission slip from PaediatricCasualty.Counter No.15 in ISSCC is open for registrationupto 12.00 midnight. Thereafter registration can be madeat the counter next to the Accident & EmergencyDepartment.

(C) CHEST PAIN UNITPatients with chest pain should go directly to this

Unit, situated at the entrance of the main campus.

18Premature and low-weight babies need immediate medical care 17 A "Tonic" is not the answer for malnutrition

ADVANCE BOOKINGBefore your visit to CMC it is advisable to have anappointment made in advance. Advance appointments canbe made through the following ways. Advance Appointmentscannot be made without payment.

PHONE APPOINTMENTS : New (first time patient) andrepeat appointments can be made over the phonethrough the CMC Call Center. The contact numbers are0416 – 2288000 or 0416 – 3078000. Appointments overthe phone can be made by paying through any validCredit card (for new & repeat appointments) or CMCCHRIS card (for repeat appointment only) which hasenough cash balance.Call Center Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 7am to 9.30pm Saturday – 7 am to 7 pm Sunday – 9 am to 2 pm

Online appointments : Repeat appointments can alsobe made through the online facility. To make an onlineappointment visit our web site home.cmcvellore.ac.in orwww.cmcvellore.ac.in.Online appointments can be made by payment throughvalid Credit card and through CHRIS card of CMCHospital which has enough cash balance. Once youmake an appointment through online please take theprintout of the appointment. With the printout go directlyto the Medical Records Officer of the Out patientconcerned. You need not go to the payment countersin the ground floor.

Postal appointment: New (first time patient) andRepeat appointment can also be done through post.Payment can be done by Demand Draft made in favourof “The Treasurer, CMC Vellore Association” payable atVellore Town Branch and sent by post to:

(If you are not sure about the department, you can en-close a description of your problem and any relevantmedical reports)

Preferred date of appointment: …………………….............Category : General / PrivateDemand Draft details:DD No: ………………........... Amount: …………………….Date of the DD taken: ……………....................................

Permanent AddressHouse No. :Street :Village/ Town :Post Office :Pin Code :State & Country :Telephone No. :Mobile No. :E-mail I.D. :

Please fill in the form with accurate information. Your tele-phone number/ E-mail Id are very important since it will en-able us to contact you if necessary.

CHRIS CARDCHRIS card is a patient identity card issued by CMC Hospi-tal which serves as a debit card to pay for appointments,tests, procedures and treatment at CMC Vellore.

Benefits of CHRIS card1. Easy to pay for appointments via online and phone.2. You can use the card to book your appointment inadvance through the KIOSK machine kept next to theISSCC Enquiry counter.3. Transaction is quick and easy.4. Need not carry large sums of money.5. Cash is more secure with CMC than in the lodge.

19 20Today's prevention is Tommorrow's Health One Patient One Hospital Number

The Head, O.P.DChristian Medical College, Vellore-632 004Tamilnadu, India.

Appointments through Demand Draft will be made only af-ter receiving the demand draft with details of the patient.The sample of the form is given in the following page.Please enclose a draft for the registrat ion andconsultation fees, according to the number of departmentsyou wish to consult.

Please note that the rates are revised periodically. You areadvised to visit our website for the rates before you send theDemand Draft. The rates can be had from Patient Servicesunder Appointments.The letter along with the demand draft should be sent atleastone month in advance.In the covering letter please mention your contact numberso that the booking status can be intimated to you.

For queries regarding appointments kindly mail [email protected].

PATIENT INFORMATION FORM (for new patients)Patient’s name in full (Block letters): …………………….....Date of Birth : ………………….. Age:………............Sex : Male / FemaleReligion : .............................…………………………Marital Status : Married / Unmarried / ChildHas the patient ever visited CMC for treatment before?Yes / NoIf yes, give the Hospital number : ………………………......Name of the father or husband: .......................…………..Patient’s Occupation: …………………………………...........Department(s) to be consulted : ………………………........

Details of CHRIS card

1. CHRIS card is issued to private patients at the time ofregistration. General patients who do not have CHRIScard can avail the same from cash counters in the ISSCCbuilding ground floor, by paying Rs.50/-.

2. You are advised to load your CHRIS card with sufficientmoney to pay for your appointments, treatment, investi-gations and medicines.

3. You can recharge your CHRIS card in any of the cashcounters. Recharging can be done in multiples ofRs.500/-.

4. You can change your pin number on the KIOSK machine.

5. You can check your CHRIS card balance at the KIOSK.

6. Fresh card will be issued in replacement of lost / damagedcard for a fee of Rs.100/- after verification.

REFUNDS

Private Patients :

1. If cancellation is done less than two days from the dateof appointment, there is no refund.

2. If the cancellation is done before two days from the dateof appointment, the cancellation charge is 50% of amountcollected, rounded to nearest Rs.5/-.

3. If a patient has an appointment and is admitted as aninpatient or in A & E he/she will get full refund.

4. If the patient dies prior to the appointment, he/she willbe eligible for full refund.

4. You can contact the OPD Supervisors at Counter No.G31/G32, ISSCC ground floor for assistance for refunds.

Unit changes are done through the MedicalSuperintendent's Office.

General Patients :Registration fee for general patients will not be refunded.

Refund Timings

Day Time PlaceMonday to 8.00 am to 8.00 pm Room No.108, nearFriday CARE Section, Main building, I FloorSaturdays 8.00 am to 12 Noon Room No.108, near

CARE Section, Main building, I FloorSaturdays 12 Noon to 8.00 pm Accounts Dept.,

Main buidling,1 FloorSunday 8.00 am to 8.00 pm Accounts Dept., Main building, I FloorMonday to 8.00 pm to 8.00 am Central BankSunday above CMC Post Office

ESTIMATION OF COSTIf you would like to know the approximate cost of your

treatment write directly to the Head of the concerneddepartment or unit. It is advisable to estimate yourtotal cost before coming here. The expenses willpossibly include charges for such items as registration,revisi ts, tests, invest igat ions, medicine, diet,theatre,anaesthesia, blood, oxygen, bed and nursing,radiation therapy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy,whenever these are advised by the doctor.

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Your total cost will depend on the choices youmake, whether you wish to be seen as a general patientor a private patient; whether you choose a private, semi-private or general bed as an in-patient.

Patients who require open-heart surgery,kidney transplant, dialysis and other highly specializedprocedures, should obtain an estimated cost of suchprocedures from their doctors before arriving atVellore. Such patients should generate funds from theirown contacts. However, some economically backwardpatients have been able to collect money from sourceslike Prime Minister’s relief fund, Chief Minister’s relieffund, various charity organizations and appeals in news-papers for expensive treatment.

Another important factor that will affect the totalcost is the length of admission which is determined byyour illness and the subsequent treatment. Thoughdoctors will give you information as to the approximateduration of hospitalization, it is sometimes difficult to givean accurate estimation as it will, depend primarily on yourcondition, the number of investigations and consultationsrequired before treatment and how well you respondto the treatment given.

Apart from the above, there will be other costsincurred such as boarding and lodging. It is wise tobudget for all the above and to provide for sufficientreserve. It is important to keep in mind that specializedtreatment is expensive and takes time.

ADVANCE DEPOSIT FOR TREATMENT :

You can deposit an amount of Rs.40,000/- and above withCARE section under patients name for in-patients andRs.10,000/- for out-patients.

REFERRALSIf you are referred to another department for opinion/

treatment, the option is available to you to be seen eitheras a General or Private patient. If you choose to bea General patient and the clinic you are referred to is onthe same day, contact the MRO of that clinic for anappointment.

However, if the clinic you are referred to is on anotherday, you have to pay Rs.65/- for a General patient atpayment counters showing the referral slip. If you do notshow the referral slip your chart will be sent to your previousclinic.

To see a consultant get an appointment by makinga payment of Rs.540/- at the cash counter in the ISSCC,ground floor.

SAFETY OF YOUR REGISTRATION CARDThe registration card issued to you is an important

document. Please retain it carefully. To obtain a duplicateregistration number card contact G-31/G-32 (Supervisorcounter) in the ground floor of ISSCC building. Do notregister for a new card as this is expensive and timeconsuming for you and us.

OUT-PATIENT CLINICSOn reaching the appropriate out-patient clinic, submit

the appointment slip to the MRO, please be seated in thewaiting hall. When your medical chart reaches the clinic,the MRO in the hall will call your name. On producing thepayment slip which you had obtained during registration, theMRO will send your chart to one of the doctors. If youhave registered as a Private patient, your chart will go toa consultant or his/her approved assistant. Your name willbe called out when your turn comes and you will be seenby the doctor. Report to MRO according to your reportingtime.

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When you meet with your doctor feel free to discussall your health problems with him/her, giving all relevantinformation about your sickness and follow the advice given.

If the doctor decides to have some clinical tests done,such as examination of blood, urine, stool etc., you will beissued the required forms. The steps to be followed aredescribed below under the heading “Tests and Investi-gations”.

If the doctor decides to put you on treatment, youwill be given prescription slips for purchase of medicine/injections. and / or treatment procedures. Steps to befollowed are given below.

If the doctor decides to admit you as an inpatient,he/she will give you an admission order. The steps to befollowed then are given below.

If the doctor decides on any other course of action,he/she will explain the details to you.

PAYMENT FOR TESTS & INVESTIGATIONSAfter obtaining the lab requisition master slip from the

doctor, proceed for the payment and then for the appro-priate tests/investigations.

Investigation payments can be made at all paymentcounters (except pharmacy counters) in the ground floor ofthe OPD building and ISSCC from 6.30 am to 8.30 pm. Youcan pay for the next days investigations in the evening itself.In the OPD block, each floor has a payment counter.

Company patientsPatients paying Regular and Private rates and creditpatients can make payments for investigations at PCFcounters in the first floor of the RT Building (101). WhenPCF is closed payment can be made at the counters onthe ground floor of the OPD building. Blood test can bedone at the laboratory in PCF(101).

BLOOD / URINE / STOOL / SPUTUM (Location : G-20)Blood, Urine, Sputum and Stool culture and

sensitivity: Counter No.G20 which is located in the Groundfloor of OPD is open from 6.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. on Mondayto Friday and on Saturdays from 6.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.Counter No.G21 is open from 7.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.. fromMonday to Friday. On Saturdays from 7.00 a.m to 6.00 p.m.Kindly read and follow the specific instruction before givingurine and sputum samples.24 HOUR URINE SAMPLES (Location : G-21C)

Collect bottles from No.G21C in the ground floor ofthe O.P. building. After collecting the specimen return it tothe same place.

Timings : 8.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.Saturday : 8.30 a.m. - 12.00 noon

Coffee break : 10.00 a.m - 10.30 a.m Lunch break : 12.30 p.m - 1.30 p.m X-RAYS (Location : G-11)

After payment, X-rays are taken in the same OPDground floor (G-11).CT SCAN, MRI (Location:Radiology Dept, Main Building)

After payment get appointment at G-11A in the OPDbuilding and report at instructed time.ECG, TREADMILL, ECHOCARDIOGRAMS (Location: G-51)

- After payment you will get an appointment for theprocedure to be done. Report as instructed on time.

E.E.G., E.M.G.(Location : New lab near N2 ward main building) :- After payment you will get an appointment for the

procedure to be done. Report as per appointment.

Gastroenterology tests(location : Second floor of OT building)

After payment, proceed to Endoscopy room on the

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second floor of the Occupational Therapy Department tofix up an appointment for the prescribed tests.

Nuclear Medicine :PET-CT Scan (Location : Adjacent to PCF, OP Block)- After payment report to Nuclear Medicine Department

in first floor, opp. B ward, in the main building.

Pulmonary Function : (Location : ISSCC Seventh floorlift no.2)

a. Pulmonary Function Studies(Spirometry, Lung volumes, Diffusing capacity,Bronchoprovocation, Allergen skin testing, sputuminduction, Rhinomanometry, 6. min walk test.)

b. Special procedures:- Fibreoptic Bronchoscopy,Pleural Biopsy, Polysomnography and other studies.

- Make payment at payment counter- Fix appointment at Pulmonary Function Lab- Report to the area where the test is to be done

(as per instruction provided)

For conducting certain tests like cardiac catheterizationangiocardiography, bronchoscopy, arthogram etc., and forcollecting samples for certain biopsy tests, the patient hasto be admitted. The concerned doctor will give admissionslips in such cases.

MEDICINES AND INJECTIONSIf the doctor thinks that you need certain medicines,

he will give you signed prescription forms. Take them tothe Pharmacy payment counters for pricing and payment.

These counters function from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm. TheOPD Pharmacy dispensing counter will issue medicines onlyfor the out patients. Prescriptions of inpatients will not beprocessed at this counter.

If you need an injection take the procedure formgiven to you by your doctor and proceed to the 24 hourinjection room, which is next to the post office, afterpayment.

If you are claiming reimbursement, remember to haveyour receipt endorsed by the pharmacist.

It is safe to buy medicines from the hospitalpharmacy to ensure quality and authenticity, correctdosage and strength of the drug. The Pharmacist willexplain how to take the medication.

IMMUNIZATION FOR CHILDREN (Location : ISSCC No.450)Children may be taken to the Immunization and Well

Baby Clinic in the ISSCC straight away for immunization.

After weight and temperature recording, the doctor willexamine the child and give a prescription for immunizing yourchild. There is no need for OP registration for this.

MINOR SURGERY DRESSINGS (location : OP buildingG-41)

If you require minor surgical procedure or dressings,you will be given a prescription for the same, specifying thecharges for the treatment. Pay the amount at the paymentcounter after which proceed to the O.P.Surgery dressingroom (G-41) in the ground floor of the OP building.

OTHER TREATMENT..................................................For all other treatment you will be given referral slips

which should be taken to the concerned doctors / units.You will be registered and given instructions to follow.

DAY CARE FACILITYFor the convenience of out-patients while they undergo

specific time-consuming investigation/procedures, a day carefacility has been established at A Block / O4 East, wherepatients can avail a bed and hospital diet, on payment. Thisfacility will be available only during the period of the actualinvestigation/procedure done during the day i.e. between7.00 a.m. to 7.00 a.m the following day. Patients can makea request to the doctor who will make necessary arrange-ments.

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The charge for the day-care facility is Rs.2000/- for A Blockand Rs.1,000/- for O Block. These charges and the feefor the investigation/procedure should be paid and res-ervation made before 3.00 p.m. the previous day. Themedical chart of the patient will be sent to the wardautomatically.

BIRTH CERTIFICATE(Location : M.S.Office 3 main building)

To obtain birth certificate, death certificate, recentcorrections, Insurance contact the Medical Superintendent’soffice(No.3) in the main building ground floor. A form hasto be filled in and a fee of Rs.100/- for Birth Certificatehas to be paid at the payment counter in the OP building.The birth certificate can be collected in person or by postby paying Rs.150/-.To obtain Death certificate you must pay Rs.50/-.

MEDICAL REPORTSTo get a medical report, please request the doctor

at the time of your final visit. He will give you a voucherfor payment and make necessary arrangements for themedical report or guide you to the person who may beresponsible to arrange this. After making the necessarypayment, the receipt may be submitted to the secretary inthe concerned department along with a self-addressedstamped envelope. The medical report will be posted to youlater. If the report is ready before you leave you may beable to take it with you. Please write your hospital numberand department when you correspond, in case you havenot received your medical report.

IN-PATIENT SERVICESADMISSIONSAll admissions are made only on the advice of the doctors.If the doctor feels you require admission he/she will giveyou an admission slip which indicates the amount you willhave to pay in advance. The admission procedure variesslightly depending upon whether the patient seeksadmission in general ward or private ward.

All clinical departments have wards attached to them.All these wards have few semi-private rooms. At the timeof admission patient must indicate their preference forgeneral, private or semi-private room.

GENERAL WARD ADMISSIONSi) After making the necessary payment you will have totake the admission slip to the ward and show it to the wardsister who will confirm your admission.

PRIVATE WARD ADMISSIONSi) The private wards are A Block, 'O' block.ii) Take your admission slip to the PCF help desk counterNo.101 on the first floor of the R.T. building in the mainOPD where your admission will be confirmed after payment.iii) At this counter you will be allotted your bed as andwhen your turn comes. This is because there is a demandfor private rooms and a waiting period of a few days oreven weeks may become necessary. You are expected tokeep checking with this counter periodically.iv) When your turn comes, your admission order slip willbe endorsed. You should take this slip to the concernedward where the necessary files will be prepared and youwill be admitted.

Advance reservation can be made for private wards:Get the admission slip from your doctor and proceed

to PCF help desk No.101 where a bed can be reservedfor you. On the day of admission proceed directly to theward mentioned on the admission slip.

MATERNITY PATIENT ADMISSIONSi) Maternity patients in labour can go straight to the

labour room in the ISSCC.ii) They need not wait to complete admission formalities.

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AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION PATIENTS MUST KEEP INMIND THAT :1. All admissions are made only on the advice of the

doctors and not at the request of patients.2. Routine admissions are made between 8.00 a.m. and

4.00 p.m.3. Emergency admissions are made at all times.4. General, semi-private and private beds/rooms are

available at varying costs. For details of room/bedcharges refer to page 34. It is important to note thatthe charge is only for the room/bed and does not includeother costs which will depend on the type of bed facilityavailable i.e. private, semi-private or general.

5. If you are claiming reimbursement of your bills, pleasecontact CARE Section (106) at the time of admission.

NURSING SERVICESWhen you are at C.M.C. as an in-patient, your

requirements will be looked after by the nursing services.They will carry out the treatment planned by yourdoctors,make arrangements for your tests/investigationsand give constant feed back to your doctor about yourprogress. They will look after your convenience and comfortas a patient. You are free to contact your ward sister andseek her advice/assistance in all matters concerning yourinpatient needs.

DHOBIES AND BARBERSAuthorised dhobies and barbers can be engaged for

their services on payment. The ward sister will provide youinformation on this.

ATTENDANTSIt is compulsory to bring one lady attendant to stay

in the ward with the patient. In private rooms a camp cotis available for the attendant.

If a private patient does not bring a lady attendantbut is in need of one he should approach the ward sister

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through whom an ayah can be arranged at a nominal cost.Male attendants are permitted only during visiting hours andmeal times. Patients should obtain passes(2) from the wardsister for attendants and relatives bringing food. It shouldbe returned to the sister-incharge on discharge. Onlya lady attendant is allowed to stay with the patientduring the night.

SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INPATIENTSDIET

CMC has a Dietary Department which servesvegetarian, non-vegetarian,western and special diets at thebedside of patients at meal times. Food for the attendantof the patient also can be had from the dietary. Nutritiousfood is prepared and served under strict standards ofhygiene using modern equipment and fully competent staff.

It is not advisable to give the patient food purchasedfrom outside since the method of preparation and theenvironment in which it is prepared, may not be clean andhygienic.However, cooking in the wards is strictly prohibited.Meal TimingsFor patients in wardsBreakfast - 7.00 to 7.30 a.m.Lunch - 12.30 to 1.00 p.m.Tea/refreshments - 3.00 to 4.00 p.m.Dinner - 6.30 to 7.30 p.m.

Diet General Ward Private Ward Veg & Non-Veg 123.00 165.00SPIRITUAL & PASTORAL CARE :Spiritual and pastoral care are offered to all patients andtheir families by the Chaplaincy Department. It is locatedin the ground floor of the main building near the Chapel.The telephone number is 2016. For further information onChaplaincy, see page 55.

DAILY RATES

IN-PATIENT BED RATES PER DAY Rs. P

General Ward 465.00

Semi-Private room in General Ward 535.00

4-bed with attached bath 605.00

3-bed with attached bath 685.00

2-bed with attached bath 835.00

Double Room with AC (G7 South) 1600.00

Single Bed Room (Non A.C) 1100.00

Single Bed Room (A.C) 2150.00

Single Bed Corner Room 2750.00

Deluxe Bed Room 3700.00

Private Double Room (A/C) 1850.00

Private Single Room (A/C) 2900.00

Private Delux Room (A/C) 4750.00

CCU 2975.00

Intensive Care Unit - K.N.Ward Bed 2975.00

Intensive Care Unit - N Ward 2975.00

Intensive Care Unit - Medical 2975.00

Surgical I.C.U. 2975.00

Keeping the body in the mortuary C R Pcharges/Day 4530 4530 4530Preservation of body 1680 2690 3360

CHAPLAINCY LIBRARYThe Chaplaincy Department runs a library which is

functioning in the Heritage Center located near the mainentrance to the hospital. A wide range of reading materials,religious books and magazines are available for reading. Thislibrary is open from 8:00 am to 4.30 pm, with lunch breakbetween 12.30 and 1 pm.

MOBILE LIBRARYThe Chaplaincy Department also provides books to

patients in all the wards. Patients can make use of this facility.

PROCURING MEDICINE FOR PATIENTSGeneral Ward Patients :1) The medicines your doctor prescribes will be written on

a prescription which will be given to you.2) You should take the prescription to the appropriate

pharmacy counter (location and timings of the pharmacycounters are listed on pages 60-61 for payment.)

3) After payment collect your medicines from thepharmacy.

Private Ward Patients :All medicines will be automatically procured by

the nurses and the cost added to the hospital bill.

INFORMATION REGARDING PATIENT’S PROGRESSThe patient and relatives should feel free to contacttheir doctor for information concerning the patient’sprogress.

VISITING HOURSWeek days - 4.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.Week ends - Saturdays 3.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Sundays 10.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.

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CHARGES AND SETTLEMENT OF BILLSAt the time of admission patients usually pay an

advance. After admission weekly bills are presented to allin-patients on every Monday evening. If you do not receivea weekly bill contact the ward sister or ward clerk. Thesebills should be settled on a weekly basis within 48 hours.A final bill will be presented on the day of discharge whichshould be paid before the patient vacates the room/bed.The final bill includes special procedures, majorinterventions etc. You can settle bills through cash, demanddrafts (D.D) or credit / CHRIS cards.

If you are claiming reimbursement, proceed to CreditAuthorisation and Reimbursement (CARE) Section on thefirst floor of the main building room No.106.

1. Please check and verify the details and the totalamount to be paid.

2. Please ensure that the receipt shows the correctamount paid.

3. If possible, please tender exact amount to be paid.

4. For further clarification regarding your in-patient bills,please contact the sister-in-charge of your ward whowill be able to help you.

5. ORIGINAL CASH RECEIPT IS AN IMPORTANTDOCUMENT. KEEP IT SAFE. Handover the originalsto CARE section only. For all the others givephotocopies.

6. All D.Ds, cheques and correspondence regardingbilling should only be sent to "The Treasurer, CMC,Vellore, (Town Campus) 632 004, Tamilnadu".

CREDIT BILLING AND REIMBURSEMENTI. CREDIT AUTHORISATION1.ACCESSACCESSACCESSACCESSACCESS (Access for Corporates Cashless Entry and Ser-vice) has been started exclusively for credit billed (i.e., com-pany referred, insured and deposit) patients, Phone 04162283604. If you are a credit billed patient, the first personyou would encounter is the friendly receptionist in theACCESS. Then the CARE staff will decide on the crediteligibility and credit extension, based on which the pleasantMCTT staff would print out the needed slips to meet thedoctor. If you are an insured patient, Pre-AuthorizationForm (PAF) must be filled by your Doctor. The filled in formwill be faxed by ACCESS Fax 0416 2283605. Replies ofPAF, will be monitored by ACCESS from 8.00 am to 4.30pm. Between 4.30 pm and 8 am replies will bereceived by CARE Section (Room No.106) Fax 0416 2283602For those who want to make deposits, can do so atACCESS, through demand drafts favouring CMC Vellore,payable at SBI Vellore town, Code 1618.

2. Before you start to CMC, Vellore, please enquire withyour organisation, whether it has credit facility for yourtreatment at CMC. We have credit facility, only forcompanies listed with us, who have agreed to ourterms and conditions, and those companies who settleour bills promptly.

3. If they have, kindly get a letter of credit (LOC) from the CEO of your organisation that they are referring

you to CMC for treatment and that they undertake topay all the bills in full promptly.

4. Once you are a credit billed patient you need not payany amount in the cash counters, for any tests etc.,except non admissable items.

5. It is the responsibility of the CARE section to despatchthe bills and get them settled.

6. Patients who require major neurological procedures,cardiothoracic surgery, bone-marrow or kidneytransplantation may need to pay the estimatedamount as advance.

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II. REIMBURSEMENT CERTIFICATE Phone 0416 22831741. Registration for Reimbursement Certificate (hereafter

referred to as RC) can be done only after completingthe treatment for out-patients and discharge from theward for inpatients.C MC has its own RCs for out-patients (Form A) and inpatients (Form-B).

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7. Payment of bills by companies will be carefullymonitored. Credit facility will be discontinued for thosecompanies that are irregular in payment.

8. CARE Section functions 24 hours. So you can getassistance for credit patients from CARE, during nonoffice hours and from ACCESS during office hours.

9. When a credit billed patient is referred as anoutpatient to Opthalmology Department/Mental HealthCentre/Rehabilitation Institute /Nambikkai Nilayam he/she should come to ACCESS for an authorisationletter. Proceed to the referred centre with authorizationletter from ACCESS,

10. Self-deposit patients: Self-paying patients can alsomake deposit as drafts / cheques for outpatienttreatment, and they can avail credit facility againsttheir deposit. This deposit will be their own money.Deposit from organisation, drafts / cheques fromorganisations must have covering letter. All drafts/cheques should favour "CMC Vellore Association"payable at SBI Vellore Town, Code:1618.

11. Patients who pay advance to us, are requested toadvise the ACCESS / CARE section regarding the bills/ further treatment or refund, if any, after discharge /treatment is over.

12. Credit billed patients have separate counters for billtransactions, blood tests and pharmacy.

2. All payments have to be completed before registeringfor R.C. Please note that if you have received anyconcession in your bills, you can register for R.C, afterpaying the reduction amount.

3. The registration fee for RC for out-patient andin-patient treatment will be Rs.240/- and Rs.310/-respectively. Combined RC will be issued on payment

of Rs.455/-. For each bill belonging to one period ofadmission or treatment the fees need to be paid.

4. In-patients are requested to submit all original cashreceipts including inpatient cash advance receipt, ifany. (These are receipts issued from C M C, Vellorefor any payments made by you).

5. In-patients are requested to submit discharge bills inoriginal.

6. In-patients are requested to submit a xerox copy ofMedical Report / Discharge Summary in order tohasten the despatch of RC.

7. Once a registration is made we will not be able toaccept anymore cash receipts for inclusion in thesame registration. However, you may make a newregistration with extra fees, or you may submit it alongwith future receipts.

8. If you need RC in your own institution’s forms,please submit the blank forms to us, at the time ofregistration for RC and not later.

9. Patients who need RC in their employer's officialforms, if any, after issuing it in our forms, would berequired to pay an additional sum of Rs. 110/- for thesame.

10. Ensure that you receive the receipt for registrationwith your registration number. If you would like tocontact us regarding RC later on, please quote thisnumber, along with your Hospital Number.

11. We will provide a summary of your bills, with detailedbreak-up of items, drug details and consolidated cashreceipt. Detailed break up of items are available inweekly bills for inpatients.

12. Company patients with credit facility can register forreimbursement certificate, after the settlement of billsby the company.

13. Medicines which are bought from outsideCMC pharmacy cannot be included in RC. Howeverthese receipts can be attested by the treating doctorif found genuine, and claimed directly from yourinstitution. These can be submitted to us along withCMC receipts and bills, for signature. But in case,you need a separate reimbursement certificate, foroutside purchase alone, you need to pay extra fees.

14. We strive to despatch Reimbursement Certificate toyou within 10 working days under ordinary circum-stances.

15. In case you were not able to register for RC whenyou were at Vellore, you may send all documents(items 2 to 6) and send the fees as Demand Draftfavouring Treasurer, C M C, Vellore, payable atSBI Vellore Town, Code : 1618 and a covering letter,to the Accounts Officer, CARE Section, AccountsDepartment, CMC (Town Campus), Vellore 632 004,Tamil Nadu.

16. With the RC (A or B), you shall also receive, aconsolidated cash receipt, a consolidated bill, anddrugs list, indicating names of medicines.

17. You are advised to keep xerox copies of all paperssubmitted to us.

18. Please provide accurate and full address in capitalletters. We send reimbursement certificate byregistered post.

19. Completed RC will be handed over to patient /representative if advised so, on production ofregistration slip only. But if no one receives it, withina month of registration, it shall be sent by registeredpost.

20. Insurance patients are asked to contact M.S Officewith claim form for R.C.

III. HEALTH INSURANCE Phone 0416 2282593The Health Insurance is a scheme which is very

popular in the western countries, and slowly picking upin our country too. Basically, it is transferring your healthrisk to a health insurance company by paying a smallpremium. The following general insurance companies,namely, National Insurance, Oriental Insurance, UnitedInsurance and New India Insurance have tied up withmany Third Party Administrators (TPAs) to administer andmanage the health needs of their clients.

The following 19, TPAs have signed up agreement withCMC, Vellore :1. TTK Healthcare TPA Pvt. Ltd.,2. United Healthcare India (Pvt) Ltd.,3. Paramount Health Services (TPA) Pvt. Ltd.,4. Family Health Plan Limited5. Medicare TPA Services (I) Pvt. Ltd,6. Medi Assist India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore7. Heritage Health Services TPA Pvt. Ltd.8. Good Health Plan Limited., Hyderabad9. Park Mediclaim Consultants Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi10. ICAN Health Services Pvt. ltd., Pune11. Safeway Mediclaim Services Pvt. Ltd.12. MD India Health Care Services Pvt. Ltd.13. Genins India Ltd14 Dedicated Health Care15. Vipul MedCorp Pvt. Ltd.16 E-Meditek Solutions Ltd.17. Med Save Health Care TPA Ltd.18. Alankit Healthcare TPA Ltd.19. I Care Health Management & TPA Services Pvt.Ltd.

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Direct Insurance Companies20. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd.21. Star Health Insurance and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd.22. Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co.Ltd23. Vanbreda International Insurance company.24. Star Health Insurance Co.Ltd - TANGENHIS.25. Future Generali India Insurance Co.Ltd.26. IFFCO TOKIO General Insurance Co.Ltd.

In case you are in possession of a Health Insurance cardissued by any of the above TPAs, please contactACCESS / CARE, for further details. However, if youposses the card of any other TPA also, you may checkwith the ACCESS / CARE, since, we are in the processof signing agreements with many more TPAs.

However, in this connect ion, you need toremember the following :

i) TPAs or Health Insurance companies do not pay forinadmissable items. So you need to carry cash inorder to pay for these.

ii) They allow only hospitalization and do not pay forinvestigations done and medicines bought as anout-patient. So you should be willing to pay forthese, by yourself. This amount may vary basedon the number and type of investigations.

iii) In order to get hospitalized one needs to get thepre-authorisation form (request) to be filled up byour doctor whom you consult. This will be faxedor emailed by ACCESS / CARE to the TPA whichshall in turn give or deny authorisation, forhopitalisation for you. If we receive the authorisation,you can have the treatment on credit upto the finalapproval amount. Over and above the final approvalyou need to pay the balance amount. But if it isdenied, you need to pay for the treatment.

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iv) Please remember to pay for the inadmissible itemsand diet at the time of discharge. Kindly ensure thatyou put your signature on the final consolidated billbefore you leave CMC Hospital, Vellore.

v) Please ensure that the actual date of youradmission, date of admission in the pre-authorisationrequest given by CMC doctor and the date ofadmission in the pre-authorisation from your TPA aresame.

vi) If you need any other clarification, please feel freeto walk in and ask in CARE / ACCESS. CARE &BILLING Sections are open 24 hrs. 7 days.

vii) In case, the approval is delayed, you are mostwelcome to make payments and claim R.C. from theTPA later on, except Star Insurance, T.N.Govt.

DISCHARGE PROCEDUREA discharge summary contains all relevant details of tests,treatment and doctor’s advice. You may collect it from thedepartment office before leaving the ward. If you return toC.M.C. for a follow-up examination or treatment, it will behelpful to bring this document with you. This dischargesummary is given to you free of charge. You can alsoarrange for it to be sent by post to you.

OTHER CERTIFICATESFor Medical fitness certificate, emergency certificate andleave certificate contact your doctor before leaving the ward.For travel concession forms contact Medical Superintendent'sOffice - 2. For birth and death certificates contact theMedical Superintendent’s Office. (Room No.3) in the mainbuilding, ground floor.

GENERAL INFORMATIONWHAT TO BRING / NOT TO BRING Your length of stay at CMC would be considerablyshortened if you remember to bring with you the following:1. All relevant reports, X-rays, Biopsy Slides, blocks, and

prescriptions for drugs, which you might haveobtained from other doctors.

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43 44AIDS is not transmitted by casual contacts like shaking hands Eat right and live long

2. Patients requiring surgery and/or blood transfusionsare advised to bring relatives or friends as blooddonors.

3. Patients requiring in-patient care should bring alongone lady attendant to stay in the ward during thenight. Male attendants or relatives are not allowed tostay with the patient in the ward after visiting hours.

4. For a longer stay you may find it convenient to bringitems such as flask, a tiffin carrier, plates, tumblers,knife, spoons, etc.

5. Patients are advised to bring a lock and key to keeptheir personal belongings safe in the cupboard,cabinet or drawer provided.

6. During the months of (November to February), youmay require light warm clothes.

7. Sheets, blankets, pillow-covers and towels areprovided for inpatients.

8. Bring only essential personal items of clothing andtoilet articles. It is not advisable to bring jewelleryor other expensive articles. For inpatients requiringsurgical procedures, it is the responsibility of therelatives/ attendants to take possession of allvaluable personal belongings. CMC will not take anyresponsibil ity for the loss of personalbelongings of patients.

9. Patients should not bring money (large amounts) inthe form of a draft as they will find if difficult to findan introducer.

10. Children below the age of 12 are not allowed to visitpatients in the wards.

TRANSPORT AND AMBULANCE FACILITIES1. With prior payment : Arrangements for anambulance to meet critically ill or non-ambulant patientsat Katpadi railway station can be made by writing to theMedical Superintendent, C.M.C./PRO before your visit, bypaying in advance.

2. While at CMC : You can make use of this facilityby making the necessary payments. Kindly contact ourALS staff at the Main Reception.

WHEEL CHAIRS / STRETCHERSThese are available near the ISSCC Building and

at the Main Reception.

FOODThe Young Women’s Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.)

Canteen attached to the CMC Annexe serves southIndian and Western food. Room service is also offeredto the guests in the CMC Annexe. Advance bookingfaci l i ty and coffee, tea, snack tokens areavailable in advance to avoid rush at peak hours. Theservice hours are :Breakfast : 6.45 to 8.45 a.m.

Breakfast (Sunday) : 6.45 to 9.30 a.m.

Refreshments : 9.00 to 11.30 a.m.

Lunch : 12 to 1.30 p.m.

Tea : 3.00 to 5.30 p.m.

Dinner : 7.00 to 8.30 p.m.

Dinner (Sunday) : 7.00 to 8.15 p.m.

HOSPITAL HOLIDAYSWeekly Holidays - Saturday afternoon

- Sunday full dayNew Year - January 1Republic Day - January 26Good Friday - as per calendarIndependence Day - August 15Christmas - December 25

45 46Expensive Food is not necessarily the most nutritious Breast feeding is best for your baby

RELATIONS DEPARTMENTThis department, central ly located at the

main entrance of CMC, provides general information,publications about the Institution, guidance, assistanceand subsidized accommodation for very poor patients.During your stay at CMC there may be instances whenyou face various problems for which you requireassistance. In all such situations you are requested tofeel free to meet the Public Relations Officer who willhelp you.

Main Reception

This is situated at the entrance and providesassistance 24 hours. The staff at the reception will helpyou locate inpatients, and guide you to variousdepartments. The Official Guide to CMC is availablehere.

Information about CMC Main Campus

Patients / relatives / visitors wanting to know moreabout the Institution, its objectives, values, what it standsfor, programmes, departments, historical background andpublications are welcome to meet the P.R.O. Forindividuals and small groups who are genuinelyinterested in CMC and its work, arrangements can bemade for them to have a tour of the campus, with priorappointments.

Friends of CMC Vellore

Friends of CMC Vellore is a network of benevolentpeople, interested in the work of CMC. Visitors, patientsand relatives are welcome to join the FOV organization.Membership is free. Just fill in the form on the last page ofthis book and give to the Development Office or any of theReception Counters. We will put you on our mailing list andsend you our newsletter, featuring new developments andopportunities for sharing in our charitable projects. The

Friends group is a source of encouragement and support. TheFOV membership does not entail any special privileges orconcessions for patients or relatives. But by becoming a friend,we hope, you will support and promote our work among thepoor and the marginalized.

DonationsThose who are committed to the cause of the

Institution and would like to support it by making adonation in cash or kind are requested to enquire fordetails from the department. For further information onthis see page 58.

SuggestionsWhen you feel you have a valuable suggestion

pertaining to any area of the Institution which couldimprove our working system, kindly meet the P.R.O. withsuch suggestions. Your suggestions will be forwarded tothe appropriate department and if found feasible, will beimplemented. We need your suggestions to help us serveyou better.

Lost and Found articlesWhile patients are asked not to bring costly articles,

in the event of losing any items, they are requested tocheck at the Public Relations Department. On thecontrary if patients/attendants happen to find a costlyarticle, they are requested to bring it to the PublicRelations Officer who will try to locate the owner.

ACCOMMODATIONThe CMC Annexe in Sathuvachari, provides

accommodation for patients and relatives who might haveto stay here for a long time. All rooms are double beddedwith attached bath. Hot water is supplied on request.There is heavy demand for this facility in order to besure of your accommodation, write, preferably 6 weeksin advance to the Manager, CMC. Annexe, C.M.C.(Towncampus),Vellore - 632 004, stating when (specify date)

47 48Decrease the risk of contacting AIDS : Avoid Promiscuity Protect your child from fatal diseases : Immunize him/her

(1) Provide accurate and complete information about theirhealth condition.

(2) Follow the treatment plan recommended by the treatingDoctor.

(3) Accept responsibility for their actions if they refuse treat-ment.

(4) Preserve and produce all the records of their illness.(5) Accept responsibility for the safekeeping of their valuables

and possessions.(6) Abide by the rules and regulations of the hospital includ-

ing the “No-tobacco Campus Policy”.(7) Be considerate of the rights of other patients and CMC

personnel by assisting with the control of noise, cleanli-ness and number of visitors.

(8) Respect the property of others and that of CMC.(9) Provide honest information concerning their ability to pay

for services and pay bills in time if they have agreed todo so.

(10) Provide useful feedback about services and policies.(11) Treat all healthcare workers with respect.(12) Abide by all applicable National, State and Local laws.

PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES FOR PATIENTS/ATTENDANTS

Postal Service

The Sub Post Office, situated in the main campusprovides regular postal services and handles all transactions.

It has the following facilities :

On Full OnWorking days Saturdays

1. References and enquiriesCertificates of Posting 10 am to 6 pm 10 am to 6 pm

it is required. If accommodation is available intimationwill be sent to you through a confirmation card. Thereis a common kitchen situated on the first floor of theAnnexe. No stoves are allowed in the room.Phone : 0416 - 2253946 / 2255736

For very poor patients subsidized accommodation isprovided by CMC in the Chatram situated just outsidethe eastern wall of the town campus. For furtherinformation contact the Public Relations Department.

PATIENT'S RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Rights of Patients:

(1) Be treated with dignity, respect, consideration of theirindividual values and belief and privacy duringexamination, procedures and treatment.

(2) Be protected from physical abuse or neglect.(3) Refuse treatment.(4) Confidentiality of all records and communications, to the

extent provided by law.(5) Participate in decisions about their care and provide

informed consent.(6) Be informed of the estimated costs of proposed

treatment.(7) Access to information contained in the Medical Record

in the form of a Medical Report / Discharge Summary.(8) Voice their concerns and complaints with the Patient

Advocacy Cell of the Medical Superintendents Office. (Ph.:0416-2282626).

(9) Have the appropriate family member eligible to all theabove rights, in case the patient is unable to meaningfullyparticipate in his / her care.

Responsibilities of Patients:

49 50Blood donation is not dangerous to your health Most diarrhoeas do not need antibiotics

and Postage Stamps sold

2. Registration, Parcels,Money Orders 10 am to 4 pm 10 am to 3 pmand Insurance

3. Savings Bank andCertificates, 10 am to 3 pm 10 am to 4 pmIndian Postal Orders issued

4. S.T.D. 6 am to 12 hrs 6 am to 12 hrs(and on all holidays)

5. Speed Service 10.00 a.m. - 17.00 hours

Value Payable parcel booking service is available in deliverypost offices only i.e. at Vellore Fort Post Office.

Incoming Letters and Telegrams

All forms of communication addressed to patients arepassed on promptly.

a) For in-patients: Letters received by ordinary post aredelivered at the bedside by the ward staff.Registeredletters, money orders and telegrams are delivered by thepostman by the bedside.

b) For all others: Those names that are not in the currentinpatient list, letters and telegrams will be sent to theMedical Records Department, where every effort will bemade to trace the addresses. If this is not possible, thearticle will be redirected to the known address, or returnedto the sender or to the Post Office. However, on manyoccasions it becomes extremely difficult or even

impossible to identify the persons, due to inadequatename and address. Therefore, in your own interest pleasegive your correct and detailed address to all thosewho may wish to contact you.

i) If you are admitted as an in-patient, please give your name

as entered in the CMC records, your registration number,ward identification, and bed number.

ii) If you are staying in the CMC Annexe, the words “CMCAnnexe” and your room number should be given in theaddress.

iii) If you are an out-patient, please give your local residentialaddress and receive your communications there.However, if you wish, you can arrange to receive yourcommunication, care of the Public Relations Office. The ad-dress is “C/o Public Relations Officer, C.M.C. (towncampus), Vellore-632 004”, Tamilnadu. Letters received atthis address will be retained in the Public Relations Officeand it will be your responsibility to collect yourcommunications from this office.

The telegraphic code for C.M.C. is “MISSIONHOS, Vellore”. ForCMC Annexe, the code is “Annexe, MISSIONHOS, Vellore”.

TELEPHONES

1) Incoming telephone calls for in-patients are connected tothe phone nearest to the patient’s bed.

2) All other patients/relatives/visitors are requested tocontact the Sub Post Office for S.T.D./local calls.

3) There is a Public Telephone booth next to the SecurityOffice and a local call coin box next to Main Reception .

4) To contact any particular extension number you may dialthe same prefixing 228 to it.

DID (Direct Inward Dialing) facility Through thisfacility the main Hospital, College Campus and theSchell Hospital can be directly accessed by dialing228 followed by the extension number Those who donot know the extension number can dial 2282400 /2282500 / 3072500 / 3072400 for operator assis-tance. The caller will not be charged, if the extensionhappens to be busy or the call is unanswered. Someof the important extensions are given below:

51 52East or West, 'Immunization' is the best A yearly check up could save your life

Accident & Emergency Medicine Services - 3111Annexe (Hospital) - 2007Blood Bank - 2538Main Reception - 2040 / 2629OPD Reception - 2865ISSCC - 3220ACCESS - 3429 / 3430Chaplaincy - 2016Ophthalmology Department - 1201Medical Records - 2558Mental Health Centre - 4485Public Relations Office - 2014Rehabilitation - 4302Transport Department - 2022Well Baby Clinic - 3214

BANKING SERVICESBranches of various nationalised banks are located on IdaScudder Road opposite to the main campus. They are theCentral Bank of India, State Bank of India (Vellore Town Branch)Code 1618 and the State Bank of Travancore. A branch of theCentral Bank of India operates in the main campus. When youare in CMC you may require additional money which you wouldlike to bring from your home town. Take an uncrossedDemand Draft in favour of your attendant Payable at SBI,Vellore Town or Central Bank of India, Vellore. If the amountexceeds Rs.20,000, your D/D will automatically becomeaccount payee. If you require an introduction to open anaccount for encashing the Demand Draft, kindly contact thePublic Relations Officer. ATM facility is available for SBI andCBI inside the campus.FOREIGN CURRENCY (Remittance from abroad)1. ACCOUNT NAME : CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE

VELLORE ASSOCIATION2. CURRENT ACCOUNT NUMBER: 104041582493. BANK NAME & ADDRESS :

STATE BANK OF INDIAVELLORE TOWN BRANCHBRANCH CODE : 1618IDA SCUDDER ROAD, VELLORE-632 004.TAMIL NADU, INDIA

SWIFT NUMBER : SBININBB473SBI FAX NO.0416-2222188SBI TELEPHONE NO.0416-2220770 / 2221538

Please mention the patient's name and hospital number.PERSONAL EXPENSES

DEMAND DRAFT (NOT ACCOUNT PAYEE)In favour of : "Patient's Attendant" payable at State Bank ofIndia / Vellore Town Branch (1618).Smaller amounts upto Rs.20,000/-Contact PRO for introduction and opening of account.

MONEY TRANSFER (Within India for Hospital Expenses only)I. FEDERAL BANK1. ACCOUNT NAME : CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE

VELLORE ASSOCIATION2. ACCOUNT NUMBER : CMC SB a/c : 11920100034111Please mention the patient's name and hospital number.II. SBI1. ACCOUNT NAME : CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE

VELLORE ASSOCIATION2. CURRENT ACCOUNT NUMBER : 104041582383. BANK NAME & ADDRESS : STATE BANK OF INDIA

VELLORE TOWN BRANCH BRANCH CODE : 1618 IDA SCUDDER ROAD, VELLORE-632 004.

TAMIL NADU, INDIA.IFSC CODE : SBIN0001618

SBI FAX NO.0416-2222188 SBI TELEPHONE NO.0416-2220770 / 2221538

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Please mention the patient's name and hospital number.

III. ICICI BANK1. ACCOUNT NAME : CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE

VELLORE ASSOCIATION2. SAVINGS ACCOUNT NUMBER : 6143010126133. BANK NAME & ADDRESS :

ICICI BANK LtdVELLORE BRANCHOFFICERS LINEVELLORE-632 004.TAMIL NADU, INDIA.

ICICI PHONE NUMBER : 0416 - 2221334Please mention the patient's name and hospital number.

FOR HOSPITAL EXPENSESDemand Draft (a/c payee)In favour of : CMC VELLOREPayable at : State Bank of India / Central Bank of India / AnyBank in Vellore.

Timings :On Weekdays 10.00 am to 01.30 pm

02.00 pm to 03.30 pmSaturdays 10.00 am to 12.30 pm

FOREIGN NATIONALS REGISTRATION (No.622)The Government has made it mandatory that all foreignnationals coming for treatment be registered with the foreignregistration office and Vellore North Police Station within24 hours of arrival at CMC.Registration forms will be made available at the InternationalRelations Office next to the Public Relations Office. For

in- patients who are directly admitted please ensure that thePRO is informed for assistance.

VISA ExtensionFor extension of VISA, get a letter from the doctor mentioningthe reason for your stay. Contact International RelationsOffice next to the Public Relations Office. Xerox copies ofpassport, dollar exchange certificate, photograph, proof ofresidence (4 copies each in case of 1 month and 6 copieseach for more than one month) are required. VISA exten-sion letter will not be given to those patients whosetreatment is over and 5 days are left for VISA expiry.

TICKET BOOKINGSYou can book train tickets at the Passenger

Reservation System Counter in the Prince Manor Complexnext to CMC out gate.Timings : 8.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.

THE CHAPLAINCYSpiritual and pastoral care are offered to all patients and

their families by Chaplaincy. It is located on the ground floor ofthe main hospital building near the Chapel. CMCbelieves that at the heart of all its health care spiritual healthforms a unity with physical and mental health. Therefore,ministering to the spiritual needs of patients and theirrelatives is seen as an integral part of the healing process.The CMC staff as a whole strive to demonstrate in all theirdaily work the belief that faith is a necessary component ofhealing. The chaplains bear a special responsibility for thisaspect of health care. The chaplains try to visit every patientand offer help, prayer, counselling, etc., according to the need,irrespective of the language and religion. A chaplain can becalled to service at any time either by notifying the ward sisteror contacting the Chaplaincy by phone on 2016 and 3482.Upon the request of the patient the Holy Communion will beadministered at the patient’s bedside. The Chapel which islocated in the centre of the building - immediately inside thefront door, is kept open round the clock inviting patients andvisitors of all faiths to pray and worship at any time and to

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attend services that are being held daily at the followingtimings:

Monday - Saturday : 7:00 am - Morning devotionFirst day of every month : 6:45 am - Holy Communion ServiceSunday Worship : 7:30 am - Tamil

(2nd Sunday Holy Communion): 8.00 am Oriya ISSCC Chapel

(4th Sunday Holy Communion): 8:30 am - Telugu

(3rd Sunday Holy Communion) : 9:00 am - Nepali Service

(Chapel - ISSCC)(4th Sunday Holy Communion)

: 9:30 am - Malayalam(2nd Sunday Holy Communion)

: 10.30 am - Bengali Service: 11.00 am Khasi service ISSCC Chapel

(4th Sunday Holy Communion): 11:30 am - Hindi Service

(4th Sunday Holy Communion): 2:00 pm - Naga Service

(4th Sunday Holy Communion): 3:00 pm - Mizo Service

(4th Sunday Holy Communion) : 6:30 pm - English Service

(1st Sunday Holy Communion) : 6.00 pm - English Service - College

Chapel (1st Sunday Holy Communion): 6.00 pm - Fellowship in English (Tuesday): 4.30 pm - Anointing Service (Thursday): 6.00 pm - Fellowship in Tamil (Thursday): 6.00 pm - Fellowship in Bengali (Friday)

Roman Catholic worship is held daily at 6.00 a.m. in WheelerHall on the first floor of the ASHA Building.

57 58Antibiotics are useless unless taken for the full course Today's prevention is tommorrow's health

After Life ServicesCMC's mission constitutes patient care, education andresearch. We aim at compassionate care right from the time apatient arrives at the doorstep of our hospital till the patientand the family leave us. If a patient dies it is our responsibilityto reach out to the bereaved family and help them. The staffof the Public Relations Department will help the bereavedfamily members in all possible ways to cope with their loss andco-ordinate the after life services. They will assist inobtaining all required documents, in cremation, arranging forburial if needed or make arrangements for transporting thebody home. This service will be made available roundthe clock and we request the family to inform PRO orthe main reception in the event of death.'

BURIAL AND CREMATIONCHRISTIAN BURIAL

The deceased family who wishes to have the burial oftheir loved ones, at the government cemetry may contact theChaplaincy Department for necessary arrangements. Poorchristian patients who are unable to pay for the burial can beburied at the “free” burial ground meant for Christians.

FOR HINDU CREMATION FOR MUSLIM BURIALCare Taker The PriestCremation Ground Mosque, Gandhi Road(Near old Palar Bridge) Vellore 632 004.Vellore

PROCEDURE FOR BODY TO BE TAKEN BY ROAD / BY TRAIN/ BY PLANE(1) Bills for hospitalisation should be settled.(2)To obtain death, embalming, police clearance and

undertaker's sealing certificates which are required, con tactthe ALS staff at the Main Reception.

(3) The ALS staff will help with transport arrangements for thefamily to take the body home.

DONATIONSSome of the patients who are grateful for the care and healingreceived at CMC Vellore make donations to support the workof the College and Hospital. Donations of all sizes arewelcome. Make your cheque or demand draft payable to CMCVellore Association. All donations to CMC are eligible forincome tax exemption, under 80G of the Income Tax Act. Thisallows you to deduct 50% of the donation from your taxableincome, up to 10% of total income for the financial year. Wewill send you a receipt with IT exemption certificate to enableyou to make the claim.Every day thousands of suffering people come to CMC forhealing. Many of them cannot pay for the treatment that theyneed. CMC tries its best to provide concessional or free careto the poor. But our resources are limited and the need ismuch more. Kind friends enable us to do far more than ispossible from our own funds. Some contribute to buyequipment, others give for the special needs in the unit underwhich they were treated. Many people are keen to supportthe care of very poor patients coming for treatment.The Person To Person Fund enables us to give small grantsto several patients, requiring inpatient care. The donor willbe sent a report about the particular patient, chosen to benefitfrom the donation given.The Emergency Fund gives larger grants to people in needof expensive life-saving surgery or medical treatment urgently.The Centenary Endowment Fund invests contributions anduses the interest to provide up to Rs. 1,00,000/- topatients needing expensive cardiac surgery or other similarhi- tech procedures.For further information about CMC and to join the Friends ofCMC Vellore network, please see page 62.Christmas Cheer Fund for gifts to children in the ward,orphans, destitutes, poor and marginalised of Vellore to begiven at Christmas time.Nursing Service Special Fund used for amenities for nurses, in service training and conferences, books etc.Scholarships for students in CMC's Allied Health, Nursingand Medical Training Programme.

LOCATION AND WORKING HOURSLOCATION AND WORKING HOURSLOCATION AND WORKING HOURSLOCATION AND WORKING HOURSLOCATION AND WORKING HOURS

PHARMACY SERVICESPHARMACY SERVICESPHARMACY SERVICESPHARMACY SERVICESPHARMACY SERVICES

1.OPD Pharmacy : (OP Block)1.OPD Pharmacy : (OP Block)1.OPD Pharmacy : (OP Block)1.OPD Pharmacy : (OP Block)1.OPD Pharmacy : (OP Block) For all outpatientsMonday to Friday - 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.Saturday - 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

2.2.2.2.2. SSHS Pharmacy:SSHS Pharmacy:SSHS Pharmacy:SSHS Pharmacy:SSHS Pharmacy: (OPD Block) (OPD Block) (OPD Block) (OPD Block) (OPD Block)for staff, staffdependants, retired staff & dependants

Monday to Friday - 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.Saturday - 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

3.3.3.3.3. Casualty Pharmacy: (Adjacent to Accident &Casualty Pharmacy: (Adjacent to Accident &Casualty Pharmacy: (Adjacent to Accident &Casualty Pharmacy: (Adjacent to Accident &Casualty Pharmacy: (Adjacent to Accident &Emergency Department)Emergency Department)Emergency Department)Emergency Department)Emergency Department) For all Casualty patients

All days including Sundays & holidays - 24 Hours

4.4.4.4.4. ISSCC Pharmacy : (ISSCC Building)ISSCC Pharmacy : (ISSCC Building)ISSCC Pharmacy : (ISSCC Building)ISSCC Pharmacy : (ISSCC Building)ISSCC Pharmacy : (ISSCC Building)All days including Sundays & holidays - 24 Hours

For ISSCC In-patients & Out-patients; PaediatricCasualty, Haematology, RT, Medical Oncology, PMR &Psychiatry Out-Patients.

- A block prescriptions during night (10.00 pm to 8 am)

5. ISSCC ISSCC ISSCC ISSCC ISSCC - OR Pharmacy (ISSCC Building)OR Pharmacy (ISSCC Building)OR Pharmacy (ISSCC Building)OR Pharmacy (ISSCC Building)OR Pharmacy (ISSCC Building)

For ISSCC operation theatres & labour room.

Monday to Friday - 7.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Saturday - 7.00 a.m. to 11.00 am

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A fund that is administered by the Child Health Departmentfor poor patients.A Special fund for the support of the Low Cost Effective Careunit which provides free medical treatment to the local poor,including outpatient and inpatient care.A general fund for poor patients who are not able to behelped by any of these other funds.For details of these and other opportunities for giving to CMCplease contact the Public Relations Office, theDevelopment Office, the ward or departmental sister or yourdoctor. Please give the donation either to the Public Rela-tions Office or in the Development Office, and take a receipt.

YOU CAN DONATE MATERIALS IN KIND for adding topatient comfort and convenience in the ward/ waiting halls etc.Items such as electric fans, folding chairs, and such otherutility items, will always be needed. Assistance and adviceregarding this can be had from the Public Relations Office.

USED STAMPS Indian or Foreign (commemoratives only) forour “stamp project for the differently abled”. Poor patientswho are differently abled and require inpatient care for aconsiderable length of time are able to earn some moneyduring their stay from this project. Used stamps are processedby these patients and are finally sold. Further detailsregarding this can be had from the Public Relations Office.

DONATE BLOODCMC depends entirely on patient's relatives and

volunteers for their blood requirements. When you meetyour doctor discuss the blood requirements for yourtreatment or surgery. Your relatives can donate bloodinto the blood bank at any time, even if it is much beforeyour scheduled date of surgery, Blood Bank will creditit in your patient. However, if unexpected emergenciesarise there might be rare instances where Blood Bankmight not be able to provide blood despite yourdonation. However, maximum effort will be made to seethat this does not happen. Most of the time, unless bloodbank is facing an acute shortage of a particular bloodgroup, donations do not have to be group specific. Bloodbank welcomes volunteer donors at any time.

Leprosy is curable

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Typhoid : high fever, malaise, coated tongue

Measles : high temperature, watering eyes, sore

mouth, temperature subsides with

appearance of skin rash.

Mumps : fever, swelling on both sides in front of

the ears, inability to open the mouth.

Diphtheria : high temperature, sore throat, white

patch in throat.

Heart Attack : sudden severe chest pain, profuse

sweating, difficulty in breathing.

occasionally, a mild discomfort in the

chest may be the only symptom of a

mild heart attack.

Diabetes : excessive hunger, excessive thirst,

excessive urination.

Hypertension

(High Blood : unexplained headache, dizziness

Pressure) vertigo

Cancer : an ulcer that does not heal, irregular

bleeding per vagina, painless or

painful swelling of any size; cough

which does not clear up; hoarseness

of voice; difficulty in swallowing;

alteration in bowel habits.

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6.6.6.6.6. Main Pharmacy : (Main building near N2 ward)Main Pharmacy : (Main building near N2 ward)Main Pharmacy : (Main building near N2 ward)Main Pharmacy : (Main building near N2 ward)Main Pharmacy : (Main building near N2 ward)

All days including Sundays and Holidays - 24 Hours

- All pink prescriptions from all wards in the main building.

- All (private) duplicate prescriptions from all wards in the main building.

- A-Block prescriptions during non-working hours.

- Ward Stock, Departmental Stock, D.D.A., Nephrology- Transplant & Dialysis patients & Staff book.

7. A Block Pharmacy (A1 - A6 wards) A Block Pharmacy (A1 - A6 wards) A Block Pharmacy (A1 - A6 wards) A Block Pharmacy (A1 - A6 wards) A Block Pharmacy (A1 - A6 wards)Monday to Sunday - 8 am to 10 pm

8. A 9 Pharmacy A 9 Pharmacy A 9 Pharmacy A 9 Pharmacy A 9 Pharmacy (A7-A9 wards & BMTU)Monday to Saturday - 8 am to 10 pmSunday - 9 am to 10 pm

9. O.R. Pharmacy: (Main OR)9. O.R. Pharmacy: (Main OR)9. O.R. Pharmacy: (Main OR)9. O.R. Pharmacy: (Main OR)9. O.R. Pharmacy: (Main OR)

Monday to Saturday - 7.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.Sunday - 7.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.

For operation theatres, surgical ICU & emergency drugs.

10. O Block Pharmacy : (Main building, 5th Floor)10. O Block Pharmacy : (Main building, 5th Floor)10. O Block Pharmacy : (Main building, 5th Floor)10. O Block Pharmacy : (Main building, 5th Floor)10. O Block Pharmacy : (Main building, 5th Floor)For private patients in the wards of the Main building.

Monday to Friday -- 9.00 am to 5.30 p.mSaturday -- 9.00 am to 1.00 p.m

SPOT THE SYMPTOMSSPOT THE SYMPTOMSSPOT THE SYMPTOMSSPOT THE SYMPTOMSSPOT THE SYMPTOMS

DISEASEDISEASEDISEASEDISEASEDISEASE S Y M P T O M SS Y M P T O M SS Y M P T O M SS Y M P T O M SS Y M P T O M S

Jaundice : nausea, vomiting, low grade

temperature loss of appetite

Tuberculosis (lung : prolonged cough usually with

expectoration, low grade evening rise

of temperature, loss of appetite, marked loss of weight.

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For further information please contact

Development Office CMC Hospital Vellore 632 004

Email: [email protected]

The following publications are available at the DevelopmentOffice:

1. A DVD showing one day in CMC, entitled Home of aHealing God, produced by a professional team fromAustralia. It is an excellent introduction to CMC.

2. A comprehensive annual report summarizing theimportant aspects of the work of CMC.

3. A brief biography of Dr. Ida Scudder, our Founder, bySheila Smith.

4. Be Thou My Vision, the autobiography of Dr. CarolE. Jameson,

Dr. Scudder’s gynecologist colleague in Vellore.5. Attracive notelet cards showing the CMC Chapel,

with envelops.

Department Email Addresses Department Name Email IdAccounts Department [email protected] Limb Centre [email protected] Unit I [email protected] Unit II [email protected] Unit III [email protected] and Adolescent Psychiatry [email protected] Health Unit I

Paediatric Oncology [email protected] Endocrine

Child Health Unit IIPaediatric Nephrology [email protected]

Child Health Unit III [email protected] Gastroenterology and

Hepatology [email protected] Immunology and

Rheumatology [email protected] Department [email protected] Department [email protected] Paediatrics [email protected] I [email protected] II [email protected] III [email protected] Department [email protected] [email protected] and Leprosy Reconstructive [email protected]

Surgery [email protected] Oncology [email protected] Records Department [email protected] Unit 1 [email protected] Unit II [email protected] Unit III [email protected] [email protected] Unit I [email protected] Unit II [email protected] Unit [email protected] [email protected]

Neurosurgery Unit I [email protected] Unit II [email protected] Medicine [email protected] [email protected] & Gynacology I [email protected] & Gynacology II [email protected] & Gynacology III [email protected] I [email protected] II [email protected] III [email protected] Orthopaedics [email protected] Surgery [email protected] Care Unit [email protected] services [email protected] Medicine and Rehabilitation [email protected] Surgery Department [email protected] Unit I [email protected] Unit II [email protected] Unit III [email protected] Relations Office [email protected] [email protected] I [email protected] Therapy II [email protected] Department [email protected] Medicine Unit [email protected] Medicine [email protected] Unit I [email protected] Unit II [email protected] Unit III [email protected] Unit IV [email protected] Unit V [email protected] Unit VI [email protected] Surgery Unit I [email protected] Surgery Unit II [email protected] Surgery Unit II [email protected] Unit I [email protected] Unit II [email protected]

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Anaesthesia Monday to Speciality IFriday Ist Floor : Anaesthesia Consultant(2-5 pm) OP Block

Room 6 B & 7 B

Pre Anaesthetic Clinic Mon to Sat Room 360 : Anaesthesia Consultant(8-4.30 pm) Just behind

Chaplaincy

Cardiology I Tuesday OP : George Joseph, MD, DM(Card.), FCSIFriday Building : Viji Samuel Thomson, MD, DM (Card)

(Morning) 120 (On leave): Kumar N, MD, DM (Card): M S K Subhendu, MD, DM (Card): Brajesh Kunwar, MD, DM (Card)

Kindly Note: Patients attending Cardiology department can take a card for any consultant. They willhave a preliminary assessment by a doctor following which they will be seen by the Consultant onthe day he / she is available in the OPD along with available preliminary investigation reports.

DEPARTMENT DAY LOCATION CONSULTANT

Cardiology II Monday OP Building : V. Jacob Jose, MD, DM (Card.), FACC, FIAEThursday 120 : Paul V.George, MD, DM (Card) (On leave)(Morning) : Purendra Kumar Pati, MD, DM (Card)

: Alok Sehgal, MD, DM (Card): John J, MD, DM (Card)

Cardiology III Wednesday OP Building : Sunil Chandy, MD, DM, FCSI., FIC(Aus)Saturday 120 : Oommen George, MD, DM

: Anoop Mathew, MD, DM

Heart Failure Clinic Wednesday " : Sunil Chandy, MD DM FCSI., FIC(Aus)Saturday : Sujith Chacko, MD, DM

Cardiology IV Monday OP Builidng : Bobby John, MD, DM (Card), PhD, MAMS(EP Clinic) Wednesday 1st Floor : David Chase, MD, DM (Card)

Friday(2-4 pm)

OUT PATIENT SERVICE SCHEDULE

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Dental Unit I : Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryMonday O.P. Block : Rabin K.Chacko, MDS, FDS, RCPSWednesday 130 : Kaneesh Karthik, MDSFriday : Arun Paul, MDS

General Mon, Wed & : Jesija J.S, BDS, FGD Dentistry Friday : Christinal D.George, BDS, FGD

: Gladwin D.Khanapur, BDS, FGD

Dental Unit II Tues, Thurs & OPD block : General OPD & PCSaturday : Santosh Koshy, MDS

: Jagadish Ebenezer, MDS: Soumya SV, MDS

DEPARTMENT DAY LOCATION CONSULTANT

Dermatology Mon Morning (New) OPD Block : Renu George, MD Venereology Afternoon (Repeat) 220 & Leprosy, Unit I Wed Morning (New)

Afternoon (Repeat) Friday - Repeat

Mon Morning (New) : Nibedita Patro, MD Afternoon (Repeat)Wed Morning (New) Afternoon (Repeat)

Mon Morning (New) : Dependra Timshina, MD Afternoon (Repeat)Friday Morning (New) Afternoon (Repeat)

Hansen's Clinic Tuesday : Special Clinic Registrar(Afternoon)

Paediatric Mon, Wed & OPD Block : Registrar Dermatology Fri (Afternoon) 220 New & Repeat Sat Morning New & Repeat

Wed Morning : Dependra Timshina, MD (New & Repeat)

Friday Morning : Nibedita Patro, MD (New & Repeat)

Sat Morning : Renu George, MD (New & Repeat)

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Dermatology, Tues, Thurs OPD Block : Susanne A.Pulimood, MD (DVL) Venereology & & Sat (Morning) 220 Leprosy Unit II (New & Repeat)

Tues, Thurs : Dincy Peter, MD (DVL) (New & Repeat) Saturday (Repeat)

Tues, Thurs & Sat (New & Repeat) : Leni George, MD (DVL)

Tues, Thurs : Manu Chopra, MD (DVL) (New & Repeat) Saturday (Repeat)

Cosmetology Wed & Sat (Morning) : Dincy Peter Clinic (New & Repeat) : Manu Chopra

: Leni George

ID Clinic Wednesday Urology OPD : Susanne A.Pulimood (Afternoon) 250 : Dincy Peter & (New & Repeat) : Leni George

: Manu Chopra

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Dietetic Monday to O.P.Block 121 : Dietitian M.Sc.Clinic Friday (Nutrition & Dietetics) or

8.00 am-4.00 pm Registered DietitianSaturday8am to 12pm

Developmental Monday ISSCC : Beena Koshy, MD (Paed) (On leave)Paediatrics Thursday 1st Floor : Samuel P.Oommen, MD, DNB(Paed)OP Services Friday (550)

(Private Consultation on Monday &Thursday)

Cortical Visual Impairment Clinic Wednesday

DevelopmentalMonitoring Clinic Wednesday

Developmental Monday DevelopmentalAssessment to Paediatrics Unitand Assistance Friday

DEPARTMENT DAY LOCATION CONSULTANT

ENT-I Monday New & review : Anand Job, DLO., MS., MNAMS Thursday 3rd Floor 320 : Regi Thomas, DLO., DNB

: Lalee Varghese, MS., DLO., DNB: Roshna Rose Paul, MS., DLO

Paeditric ENT-I (PET-I) Monday " : Anand Job, DLO., MS., MNAMS(Review)Thursday : Anand Job, DLO., MS., MNAMS(New & review)

ENT II Tuesday O.P.D.Block 320 : Mary Kurien MS, DLO (On leave)3rd Floor : John Mathew, MS, DLO FRCS (Glasg)

: Mary John, MS, DLO DNB (On leave): George Ani Mathew, MS, DLO: Ramanathan, MS, DLO

Friday " : Mary Kurien, MS, DLO ( On leave): John Mathew, MS, DLO FRCS (Glasg): Ajoy Mathew Varghese MS, DNB: Mary John, MS, DLO, DNB (On leave): George Ani Mathew, MS, DLO: Ramanathan, MS, DLO

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Paed.ENT II Tuesday OPD Block : Mary Kurien MS, DLO (On leave) III floor : John Mathew, MS, DLO FRCS(Glasg)320 : Ajoy Mathew Varghese MS, DNB : George Ani Mathew, MS, DLO

Friday " : Mary Kurien MS, DLO (On leave) : John Mathew, MS, DLO FRCS(Glasg)

: Ajoy Mathew Varghese MS, DNB : Ramanathan, MS, DLO

Voice Clinic -2 Fri (Afternoon) " : Ajoy Mathew Varghese MS, DNBENT III Wednesday OPD Block - 320 : Rajiv Michael, MS,DLO, DOHNS (RCS-ENG)

Saturday & Speciality area : Jareen Ebenezer, MS, DLO 340 : Rupa Vedantam, MS, DLO

: Suma Susan Mathews, MS, DLO(On leave)

Paediatric ENT III Wednesday OPD Block : Rupa Vedantam, MS, DLO& Cochlear Implant Saturday 320ClinicServices Offered Cochlear implants and otoneurology

Endoscopic sinus surgery Head and neck and skull base surgery

Laryngology & Voice disordersLaser SurgeryPaediatric ENT

General ENT

DEPARTMENT DAY LOCATION CONSULTANTENT IV(AVU) Monday 320 : Achamma Balraj, MS, DLO, M.Sc in

3rd Floor Audiological Medicine (London) (New only repeat with permission)

: Anjali Lepcha, MS., (On leave): Sophia, MS, DLO, DNB

Wednes 340 : Achamma Balraj (Repeat)3rd Floor

Friday 320 : Achamma Balraj (New & repeat)3rd Floor : Sophia (New & repeat)

Endocrinology Monday & 111 OP Block : Nihal Thomas, MD, MNAMS, DNB(Endo), Thursday 1st Floor FRACP (Endo) , FRCP (EDIN)

: Simon Rajaratnam, MD, MNAMS, DNB(Endo),FRACP(Endo), PhD(Endo)

: Thomas V.Paul, MD, DNB(Endo), PhD (Endo) : J.Kanakamani, MD, DM(Endo), DNB(Endo) : Kishore Kumar Behera, MD, DNB(Endo)

: H.S.Asha, DNB(General Medicine),DNB(Endo)

Pituitary Clinic Monday & 111Thursday O.P Block : Pituitary Clinic Consultant2 - 5 pm 1st Floor

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DEPARTMENT DAY LOCATION CONSULTANT Menopause Wednes ISSCC Building : Menopause Consultant Clinic 2-5 pm 1st Floor - 520

OG OPD Bone Densitometry Mon to Fri OPD Block : DEXA Technicians

8 am-6.30 pm 1st FloorSaturday 107

8 am - 1 pm Gastroenterology Monday P.C.F. : A.J.Joseph, M.D, D.M. (Gastro)

Thursday

Tuesday P.C.F. : B.S.Ramakrishna, MD,DM, PhD. FAMS,Friday FASc, FNA

: Ebby George Simon, MD., DM (Gastro)

Wednesday P.C.F. : Amit Kumar Dutta, MD, DM(Gastro)Saturday : Sudipta Dhar Chowdhury, MD., DM(Gastro)

Tuesday Speciality 3 : General OPDFriday 110

Hepatology Mon /Tues (Speciality 4) : C.E.Eapen, MD, D.M (Gastro)Thurs/ Fri 600 A : Jeyamani. R, MD, D.M. (Gastro)

: Uday Zachariah, MD, D.M. (Gastro) (On leave): Ashish Goel, MD., D.M. (Gastro): K.G.Sajith, MD., D.M. (Gastro)

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Diabetic Clinic Wednesday 111Saturday OP Block : Diabetic Consultants

9 am - 12 pm 1st Floor

Diabetes Education Mon to Sat " : Diabetes Educators

Integrated Diabetes Tuesday Main building : Endocrine with PMR and Vascular Foot Clinic 1 to 3 pm 2nd floor - 810 Surgery

Endocrine Office (next to L ward)

Adult Young Wednesday " : Diabetologist Diabetes Clinic 9.30 am to 12.30 pm

Foot Procedures Mon, Wed & " : Diabetes Educators Thursday 2.30 - 4.30 pm

High Risk Diabetes Wednesday " : Endocrine with Ophthalmology Eye Clinic 2.30 pm to

4.30 pm

DEPARTMENT DAY LOCATION CONSULTANT

Pancreatico Biliary Tuesday Speciality 3 : A.J.Joseph M.D, D.M. (Gastro) Clinic : Ebby George Simon, MD., DM (Gastro)

IBD Clinic Wednesday Speciality 4 : B.S.Ramakrishna, MD,DM, Ph.D. FAMS, FASc, FNA

Dr.Paul Brand Centre Hand Surgery, Monday OP Block - B40 : Binu Prathap Thomas, D.Ortho, M.S.Orth, Leprosy Wednesday PDFHS(USA) Re-constructive Saturday ,, : Samuel C. Raj Pallapati, D.Orth., DNB (Orth), Surgery & PDFHS(USA) Peripheral Nerve Thursday : Anil Mathew, D.Orth., M.S.Orth., Surgery (Review by appt. only) PDFHS (CMC Vellore)

: Sreekanth R, D.Orth, M.S.Orth, PDFHS (CMC Vellore)

HD Foot Ulcer Hand Therapy & : Binu P Thomas, D.Orth, M.S.Orth., Clinic Leprosy PDFHS (USA)

Physiotherapy : Samuel C. Raj Pallapati, D.Orth., DNB (Orth),Section. PDFHS(USA)Basement of : Anil Mathew, D.Orth., M.S.Orth.PDFHS (CMC)

Emmaus-Suisse : Sreekanth R, D.Orth, M.S.Orth, PDFHS (CMC)Block (Below PMR-OPD)

DEPARTMENT DAY LOCATION CONSULTANT

Clinical Tuesday Haematology : Alok Srivastava, M.D., FRACP, FRCPA, FRCP Haematology Friday Department : Vikram Mathews, M.D, DM.

(Afternoon) (OT Building) : Biju George, MD, DM: Auro Viswabandya, MD, DM (On leave): Aby Abraham, MD, DM.: Rayaz Ahmed, MD, DM

Medicine I & Tuesday O.P.Block : O.C.Abraham ,MD,MPH Infectious Friday (210) : Anand Zachariah, MD, MNAMS Diseases (Morning) : Rajiv Karthik, MD : Alice Joan Mathuram, MD

: Rini B, DNB I.D.Clinic Wednesday OP Block

(Afternoon) (250)

IDRC Tuesday & O.P Block : Priscilla Rupali, MD, DTMHFriday (210) : George M.Varghese, MD, DNB, DTMH

I.D.Referral Clinic Monday PCF Area : O.C.Abraham, MD, MPHThursday : Priscilla Rupali, MD, DTMH3 - 4.00 : George M.Varghese, MD, DNB, DTMH

Saturday 11 to 12 noon

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Medicine II Monday O.P.Block : Kurien Thomas, M.D., M.Sc (Canada)Thursday (210) : Thambu David, MD(Morning) : Anugrah Chrispal, M.D (On study leave)

: Sudha Jasmine, M.D: S.Samantha, M.D: Ronald Carey, M.D: L.Ravali Hickson, M.D: J.V.Punitha, M.D: Joseph Vimal Rajadoss, Dip NB

Medicine III Wednesday O.P.Block : George John, MD, FRACP, FJFICM, FCICM& Medical ICU Saturday (210) : Kishore Pichamuthu, MD, Dip. NB (Medicine)

: Sowmya Sathyendra, MD: J.V.Peter, MD, Dip NB(Medicine), FRACPM,

FJFICM, FCICM: Binila Chacko, MD, Dip NB(Medicine): Ramya.I, MD, Dip NB, MRCP: Shilpa D'Sa, MD

Diabetic Clinic Friday No.600 : General Clinic Afternoon Ground Floor

Geriatrics Tues (2 p.m) " : General Clinic Wednesday O.P. Block : Prasad Mathews.K, MD, FRACP (Geriatrics) Saturday (210) : Surekha.V, MD

: K.G.Gopinath, MD (Geriatrics) (On leave): Benny Paul Wilson, MD (Geriatrics)

DEPARTMENT DAY LOCATION CONSULTANT

Clinical Immunology & Mon & Thurs PCF (Pvt) : Debashish Danda, MD., D.M.(ClinicalRheumatology (GRH) Immunology), FRCP

: John Mathew, MD., DNB 600 (Main

building) (Gen)

Early Arthritis Tuesday PCF : John Mathew, MD, DNBClinic (EAC) 2-5 pm : Vishad Viswanath, MD, DM

: Ajit Kumar Surin, MD, PDF (Clinical Immunology & Rhematology)

Lupus & Vasculitic Wednesday PCF : Debashish DandaClinic (LVAS) 2-5 pm : Sandhya.P, MD, PDF (Clinical

Immunology & Rhematology): Ruchika Goel, MD, PDF (Clinical

Immunology & Rhematology)

Peadiatric Friday CH-OPD : Sathish Kumar, MD, DCHRheumatology 2-5 pm (Gen & Pvt)Clinic (PRH)

Spondyloarthritis & Saturday PCF : Debashish DandaCrystal Arthritis 10-1 pm : Sandhya.PClinic (SCA) : Vishad Viswanath

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DEPARTMENT DAY LOCATION CONSULTANTNeonatology Tuesday ISSCC : Kurien Anil Kuruvilla, MD, DCHHRIC (Afternoon) Ist Floor : AK Jana, MD, DCH

: Niranjan Thomas, MD, DCH: Sridhar S, DCH, DNB: Manish Kumar, MD

Nephrology I Monday O.P.Block : V.Tamilarasi, BA, MD, DCH, DM Thursday (340) : Vinoi George David, MD, DM

(Afternoon) : Suceena Alexander, MD, DMNephrology II Tuesday O.P.Block : Chakko Korula Jacob, MD, DM, MNAMS

Friday 340 : Santosh Varughese, MD, DM (On leave)(Afternoon) : G.Basu, MD, DM

: Anjali Mohapatra, MD, DM: Anna T Valson, MD, DM

Neurosurgery I Mon, Wed PCF : Ari G.Chacko, M.Ch (Neuro)& Sat : Krishna Prabhu, M.Ch (Neuro)Mon (Afternoon) O.P. Block : General OPD

Neurosurgery II Tuesday P.C.F. : V.Rajshekhar, M.Ch(Neuro)Thursday " : Vivek Joseph B.M.Ch.(Neuro)Friday ” : Ranjith K.Moorthy, M.Ch.(Neuro)Thursday 110 : General OPD

(Afternoon)

DEPARTMENT DAY LOCATION CONSULTANTClinical Nuclear Monday & Nuclear : Regi Oommen,MD,DMRT, DRMMedicine Thursday Medicine Dept : Nylla Shanthly, DRM 11 am Room - 8 : Julie Hephzibah, MD, DNB(RT), DNB(NM)

: Santhi Bhushan Murari, DNB(NM)Paed. Neurology Monday & 110 : Maya Thomas, D.Ch.,M.D.(Paed),

Thursday D.M.(Neuro)

Neurology 110 : Vivek Mathew, M.D.(Gen.Med),D.M.(Neuro)Dip.N.B.,

101 : Sanjith Aaron, M.D.(Gen.Med).D.M.(Neuro) 110 : General Neurology

Epilepsy Clinic Wed (Afternoon) 110

Stroke Clinic " PMR

Neuro Muscular Thurs (Afternoon) PMR

Mon, Wed, Thurs Neurology 101 : Anil Kumar B.Patil, M.D (Gen.Med), (Afternoon) D.M (Neuro)

Tues & Fri Neurology 101 : Mathew Alexander, M.D (Gen Med), D.M.(Neuro)

: Ajith Sivadasan, M.D., (Gen.Med).,D.M. (Neuro)

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Obst. & Gynae.I Monday ISSCC : Alice George, M.D., DGO.Thursday 510 (only Gynaecology cases)

: Abraham Peedicayil, MD, FRCOG (onlyGynaecology cases)

: Rachel Chandy, MD, DGO(both Obst. & Gynae. cases)

: Anitha Thomas, MD, DGO, DNB (onlyGynaecology cases)

Obst.& Gynae.II Tues & Fri ISSCC : Aruna N. Kekre, MD.(Morning) 515 : Lilly Varghese, MD

Female Continence Wednesday " : OG, Colorectal, Urology and Physiotherapy

Obst. & Gynae.III Wednesday ISSCC : Annie Regi, MD, DGOSaturday (510) : Jessie Lionel, M.D., DGO., Dip NB (FM)(Morning) : Elsy Thomas, MD, DGO

Combined Care Clinic Wednesday : Annie Regi, MD, DGO(Afternoon)

DEPARTMENT DAY LOCATION CONSULTANT

Obst. & Gynae.IV Tues & Fri ISSCC : Ruby Jose, MD, DGO(Morning) (510) : Reeta Vijayaselvi, MD, DGO

: Vinotha Thomas, DNB, DGO

Perinatal Medicine Wednesday ISSCC : Obst. & Gynae and Neonatalogy & Genetics Clinic (Afternoon) 510

Obst. & Gynae. V Monday ISSCC : Jiji Elizabeth Mathews, MD DGO (OnlyThursday 510 Obstetrics cases)

: Santhosh Benjamin, MD, DGO ( OnlyObstetrics cases)

Ophthalmology I Monday to Schell Eye : Andrew Braganza, M.S.,Saturday Hospital : Anika Amritanand, M.S

: Anupriya Arthur, M.S. D.O.: Arathi Simha, M.S. D.O.: Jeyanth Rose, MS: Lekha Abraham, D.O. Dip NB: Pradhan Zia Sultan, Dip NB: Sanita Korah, M.S., DO: Smitha Jasper, MS: Thomas Kuriakose,D.O, Dip NB,FRCS(Edn)

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Ophthalmology II Tuesday : Deepa John, M.S., D.O.Thursday : Pushpa Jacob, DO, DNB, FRCSSaturday : Padma Paul, MS, DO

: Renu Raju, M.S, D.O.: Sarada David, M.S,D.O.: Sheeja Susan John, M.S, D.O, FRCS: Saban Horo, M.S.: Swetha Philip, M.S. D.O.: Jayanthi Peter, M.S, D.O, DNB: Sathish Solomon, M.S, D.O

Orthopaedics I Monday O.P.Block : V. N. Lee, M.S.Orth.,M.Ch.Orth(L’Pool) Thursday B 20 : Vinoo Mathew Cherian,MS Orth., Dip.N.B.,

(Morning) : Manasseh Nithyananth, D.Orth, M.S.Orth. : Gopi Shankar, D.Orth.M.S.Orth : Alfred Cyril Roy, D.Orth., M.S.Orth

: Dan Barnabas Inja, D.Orth., M.S.Orth

Fracture Clinic I " " : Referral Clinic

Spinal Disorders Monday O.P Block : Kenny S.David, M.S. Orth.Surgery Unit Thursday B 20 : K.Venkatesh, D.Orth., D.N.B., (SPINE) : Rohit Amritanand, M.S.Orth, MAMS

DEPARTMENT DAY LOCATION CONSULTANTOrthopaedics II Tuesday O.P. Block : Anil Oommen, M.S.Orth, Dip.N.B. (Orth)

Friday : Justin Arockiaraj S.V., D.Orth, M.S. Ortho : Kiran Sasi, D.Orth, M.S.Orth, Dip.N.B Orth

: Korula Mani Jacob, M.S.Ortho : Pradeep M.Poonoose, D.Orth, M.S.Ortho, Dip. NB(Orth), Dip. NB (PMR), Dip PMR (RCP) : V.T.K.Titus, D.Orth.,M.S.Orth., Dip N.B.Orth., : Vinu Mathew George, D.Orth, M.S.Orth.

Paediatric Tuesday OPD Block : Abhay Gahukamble, D.Orth, M.S Orth,Orthopaedics Friday DNB Orth (On leave)

: Thomas Palocaren, D.Orth, M.S Orth : Vrisha Madhuri, D.Orth, M.S Orth,

M.Ch Orth : Vivek Dutt, D.Orth, M.S. Orth

Club Foot Clinic Tues & Fri (B20) : Paediatric Orthopaedics Consultant 8.00 am : Paediatric Orthopaedics Fellows,Registrar,

(Morning) Physiotherapist, Occupational TherapistCerebral Palsy Clinic Friday (B40) Multi Disciplinary Clinic with, Paediatric Ortho,(Referral Clinic) 2.30 pm Developmental Paediatrics, Physical Medicine and

Rehabilitation, Child and adolescent PsychiatryPaediatric Orthopaedic clinic accepts all patients with orthopaedic problems who are under 18 years ofage. Registration for Paediatric Orthopaedic Clinic: Direct Registration on Tuesday and Friday andReferral Patients on all days. Review patients of Paediatric Orthopaedics with clubfoot, with plasters orthose who need to be seen in the morning can register for Club foot clinic at 8.00 am on Tuesday andFriday.

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DEPARTMENT DAY LOCATION CONSULTANTOrthopaedics III Wednesday O.P.Block : Alfred J.Daniel, D.Ortho, DNB, M.S. Ortho

Saturday (B20) : Thilak Jepegnanam, D.Ortho, M.S. Ortho : Thomas Mathai, D.Ortho., M.S.Ortho : Ravichand Ismavel, D.Ortho, MS Ortho : Sumant Samuel, M.S. Ortho

Paediatric I Monday ISSCC : Anna Simon, MD, DCHThursday 1st Floor : Leni Mathew, MD, DCH, MRCPCH(Morning) (530 & 540) : Valsan Verghese, MD (Paed), DCH

: Sarah Mathai, Dip.NB(Paed),DCH

Well Baby and Monday to ISSCC - 450 : Leni MathewImmunization Clinic Saturday Ground Floor : Rajeev Zachariah

Paediatric Mon & Thurs ISSCC : Anna Simon MD,DCHEndocrinology (Afternoon) 1st Floor : Sarah Mathai, Dip.NB(Paed),DCH

530 & 540 Wednesday " : Sarah Mathai, Dip.NB(Paed),DCH

Paediatric Oncology Tuesday ISSCC 1st Floor : Leni Mathew, MD, DCH, MRCPCH Thursday 530 & 540

(Afternoon)Paediatric Infectious Wednesday OP Block : Valsan Verghese, MD (Pead.) DCHDiseases (Afternoon) 1st Floor 120

DEPARTMENT DAY LOCATION CONSULTANT

Paediatric II Wednesday ISSCC : Indira Agarwal, MDSaturday 1st Floor : T. Sathish Kumar, MD, DCH

520 & 530 : Muthulakshmi, MD, DCH

Paediatric Nephrology Wednesday ISSCC : Indira Agarwal, MD (Morning) 1st Floor : Leni Kumar Joseph, MD

Friday 520 & 530 (Afternoon)

Saturday(Morning)

Paediatric CRF Clinic Saturday ISSCC : Indira Agarwal, MD(Morning) 1st Floor : Leni Kumar Joseph, MD

520 & 530

Paediatric Wednesday ISSCC : T.Sathish Kumar, MD, DCHRheumatology (Morning) 1st Floor

Friday 520 & 530(Afternoon)Saturday(Morning)

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DEPARTMENT DAY LOCATION CONSULTANTPaediatric III Tuesday & ISSCC : Prabhakar D. Moses, MD, MRCP (UK),

Friday 1st Floor FRCP (E), FCAMS(Morning) 530 & 540 : Sneha Varkki, Dip.NB, DCH

: Mona Basker, MD, DCH: Rakhi Jain, MD

Paediatric Monday ISSCC : Sneha Varkki, Dip.NB, DCHRespiratory Clinic 11a.m - 2.p.m 530 & 540 (1st Floor) Friday (Afternoon)Paediatric Tues, Thurs ISSCC : Sudipta Sen,M.S.(Gen.Sur.), M.Ch.(Paed. Sur.)Surgery I & Saturday (520) : Reju Joseph Thomas, MS, DNB(Gen.Sur.), M.Ch.

Morning (Paed.Sur), DNB (Paed.Sur), MMAS(Laparoscopy Sur): Arindam Dastidar, DNB(Gen.Sur),M.Ch (Paed.Sur): Sundeep Kisku, MS (Gen.Sur), M.Ch.(Paed Sur)

Paediatric Monday ISSCC : Sampath Karl, MS(Gen.Sur), M.Ch(Paed.Sur)Surgery II Wednesday (520) : John Mathai, M.S(Gen.Sur), DNB (Gen.Sur),

Friday M.Ch(Paed.Sur)Morning : Ravi Kishore, M.S(Gen.Sur), M.Ch(Paed.Sur)

Physical Medicine & Tuesday & PMR : Judy Ann John, MD, DNB (PMR)Rehabilitation Unit I Friday OPD : Bobeena Rachel Chandy, MD, DNB(PMR)

: Ahana Chatterjee, MD, DNB (PMR): Shiela Mary Varghese, MD (PMR)

DEPARTMENT DAY LOCATION CONSULTANT

Physical Medicine Monday & P.M.R. : George Tharion,D.Ortho.,DPMR,MD, DNB (PMR)& Rehabilitation Thursday O.P.D : Raji Thomas, DPMR., MD, DNB (PMR)Unit II : Jacob George, MNAMS, MD, DNB(PMR)

: Henry Prakash, DPMR, MD, DNB(PMR) (On leave)

: Apurba Barman, MD, DNB (PMR)ClinicsAmputee Clinic Monday PMR OPD : George Tharion(PMR) (Afternoon) Room 13 : Apurba Barman

Diabetic Foot Clinic Tuesday Endo : Nihal Thomas(Endocrinology, (Afternoon) Office : Sunil AgarwalVascular Surgery II Conference : Edwin Stephenand PMR) Room : Judy Ann John

: Bobeena Rachel Chandy: Ahana Chatterjee: Shiela Mary Varghese

Back School Clinic Tuesday SSHS : Henry Kirubakaran(For CMC staff) 4.00 p.m : Judy Ann JohnPMR & SSHS : Ahana Chatterjee

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DEPARTMENT DAY LOCATION CONSULTANTBrain Injury Clinic Wednesday PMR OPD : Mathew Joseph(Neuro-Surgery, (Afternoon) Room 5,7,10 : Raji Thomas& PMR) 11, 12, 13 : Judy Ann John

: Bobeena Rachel Chandy: Apurba Barman: Ahana Chatterjee: Shiela Mary Varghese

Stroke Clinic Wednesday PMR OPD : Sanjith Aaron(Neurology & PMR) (Afternoon) Room 9 : Vivek Mathew

: Krishna Balagopal: Jacob George: Judy Ann John: Bobeena Rachel Chandy: Ahana Chatterjee: Shiela Mary Varghese

Haemophilia Clinic Thursday Haemat OPD : Alok Srivastava(Haematology, (Afternoon) (Room 11) : Vikram MathewsOrtho I & PMR) : Aby Abraham

: Manasseh Nithyananth: Judy Ann John: Shiela Mary Varghese: Ahana Chatterjee: Bobeena Rachel Chandy

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Neuromuscular Clinic Thursday PMR OPD : Mathew Alexander(Neurology & PMR) (Afternoon) (Room 9) : Ajith

: George Tharion: Jacob George: Apurba Barman

Pain Clinic Friday PMR OPD : Judy Ann John(Psychiatry II & PMR) (Afternoon) (Room 9) : Soumil Dhalokia

: Ahana Chatterjee: Bobeena Rachel Chandy: Shiela Mary Varghese

NN Clinic Thursday Nambikai : Judy Ann John(Afternoon) Nilayam : Bobeena Rachel Chandy

: Ahana Chatterjee: Shiela Mary Varghese

Anbu Illam Clinic Tuesday Anbu Illam : Jacob George

CHAD Clinic Friday CHAD : Jacob George

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CP Clinic Friday HLRS OPD : Vrisha Madhuri(Paed. Ortho, PMR, 4.00 p.m Room B-31 : Abhay GahukambleDev.Paed and : Vivek DuttNambikkai Nilayam) : Beena Koshy

: Samuel P.Oommen: Priya Mammen: Judy Ann John: Shiela Mary Varghese

Community Based 3rd : Bobeena Rachel ChandyRehabilitation Clinic Wednesday Community : Sushil (LCECU)

: Multidisciplinary team

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Plastic Surgery Unit I Tuesday O.P.Block : M.Kingsly Paul, MS, M.Ch(Plastic)(Plastic & Reconst. Friday 3rd Floor : Elvino Barreto, MS, M.Ch(Plastic)Surgery, Cosmetic (2-4 pm) 310Surgery, Microsurgery,Cranio-MaxillofacialSurgery and Burns)

Plastic Surgery II " " : Ashish Kumar Gupta, MS, M.Ch(Plastic): Shashank Lamba, MS, M.Ch (Plastic)

PSYCHIATRY CLINICSPSYCHIATRY UNIT I Tuesday OPD : Suja Kurian, MD, DPM.

(Main Campus) : P.Thangadurai,Dip NB., DPM

Thursday : Anju Kuruvilla, MD: Rajesh Gopalakrishnan, MD

Friday : K.S.Jacob, MD

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PSYCHIATRY UNIT II Monday ISSCC : Saumil Dholakia, MD2-4 pm 520 : Ravi Kumar, DPM, MD

Wednesday " : Namrata Charles, DPM, MD2-4 pm : Deepa Braganza, DPM, MD

Friday 2-4 pm " : Namrata Charles, DPM, MD: Prasanna Jebaraj, DPM, MD

* Availability of named consultant may vary depending on other responsibilities in the department. However,there will always be a qualified consultant available.PSYCHIATRY UNIT III Monday & Bagayam : Anna Tharyan, MBBS., DPM., MD.,

Wednesday MRCPsych: Naveen Thomas, MBBS, DPM., MD., DNB

(on leave till 2012): Geeta Soohinda, MBBS, DNB (Psy)

CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY UNITConsultation : Liaison Clinic : For emotional and behavioural disorders, psychosomatic disorders, develop-mental disabilities and disorders, educational guidance, counselling. Tuesday Child Health : R.P.S.S.Russell, MD, DPM, DNB

2-4 pm O.P (530) : Satya Raj, MD, DPM, DNB

Friday Child Health : Priya Mammen, DPM, DNB2-4 pm O.P - 530

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Department of Psychiatry, CMC Campus, Bagayam

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry : For emotional and behavioural disorders.

Monday, Wednesday, Saturday New consultations8-11 a.mMonday, Wednesday (2-4 pm) Reconsultations

NAMBIKKAI NILAYAM : For developmental disabilities

Monday to Saturday (8-4 pm) New consultations : by appointment only

Ph: 2284307 /2284507Monday, Wednesday (2-4 pm) Reconsultations

Autism Clinic: Special cliniic for autismFriday (2-4 pm) New consultations : by appointment only Ph: 2284307 / 2284507Pulmonary Medicine Mon & Thurs PCF 101 : Resp. Consultant(Respiratory Medicine) (Forenoon)

Tues & Friday 111 : D.J.Christopher, B.Sc.DTCD, Dip NB, FRCP (Glasg)FCCP (USA)

: Richa Gupta, MD : T.Barney Isaac, DNB

Wednesday 600 : Balamugesh, MD, DM, FCCP (USA)Fri (Afternoon) " : Prince James, MDSat (Morning) "

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DEPARTMENT DAY LOCATION CONSULTANTAsthma Clinic Wednesday OPD Extn (600)

2 pm - 4 pm Saturday 8 am - 10 am

Palliative Care Tuesday PCF Extension : Reena George, MD.,D.N.B.,Dip.Pall. Med., Friday 1st Floor OPD Building

R.No.5,6,7

Radiation Oncology Monday R.T.Block (G1) : P.N.Viswanathan, MDUnit I Wednesday : Simon Pavamani, MD

Friday : Thomas Samuel Ram, MD : Balu Krishna S., MD, DNB, DMRT : Sindhu Paul, MD, DMRT : Sunitha Susan Varghese, MD, DMRT

New patients Tuesday, PCF Ist Floor : P.N.Viswanathan, MDBy appointment, Thursday By appt from : Simon Pavamani, MDRT I Office RT - I Office : Thomas Samuel Ram, MD

Saturday : Balu Krishna S., MD, DNB, DMRT Morning : Sindhu Paul, MD, DMRT

: Sunitha Susan Varghese, MD, DMRT

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Radiation Oncology Monday PCF (101) : Subhashini John, DMRT, MD, MAMSUnit II Tuesday RT OP (G1) : Rajesh I, DMRT, MD

Thursday " : Saikat Das, DMRT, MD, DNBSaturday "

Tuesday RT OP (G1) : Selvamani B, MD, DNBWednesday PCF (101) : Rajesh B, MD, DNBThursday RT OP (G1) : Patricia Solomon, DMRT, MDSaturday "

Tuesday RT OP (G1) : RT II General OPThursday "Saturday "

Medical Oncology Monday Speciality III : Raju Titus Chacko, MDWednesday 110 OPD Bldg : Abraham Samuel, MDFriday 1st Floor

Reproductive Tuesday ISSCC : Aleyamma T.K., MD, DGO, DNB, FellowMedicine (Infertility) Friday 510 : Mohan S Kamath, MS, DNB, Fellow

(Afternoon)

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Surgery I Mon Morning Paul Brand : John C.Muthusami, M.S., FRCS (Edin)General Surgery & Thursday Building : Pranay Gaikwad, DNB, MNAMSHead and Neck (Afternoon) II Floor : Rajini Kanth.J, MS, MRCS, DNBSurgery : Amit Jiwan Tirkey, MS

: Cecil Thankachan Thomas, MS: Siddhartha Chakravarthy.N, MS

General Surgery II Tuesday : Benjamin Perakath, MS, FRCS(G)(Colorectal) Friday : Mark Ranjan Jesudason,MS, DNB, MRCS

(Morning) : Rohin Mittal, MS, DNB, MRCS: Gigi Varghese, MS: Rajat Raghunath, MS

Vascular Surgery Tuesday : Deepak Selvaraj, MS, MRCS (On leave) Friday : Edwin Stephen, MS

: Prabhu Premkumar, MS (On leave): Sunil Agarwal, MS (On leave)

Surgery III Wednesday OPD Building : B.Sudhakar Chandran, MS (On leave)(General Surgery & (8.00 am) 3rd Floor : Inian Samarasam.M.S., FRCS, FRACSUpper GI Surgery) Saturday : Vijay Abraham, MS, DNB (On leave)

(8.00 a.m) : Sam Varghese George, MS : Myla Yacob, MS, DNB, MNAMS

: Gayatri A.Deshpande, MS

Hepatic Pancreatic Monday OPD Bldg : Frederick L.Vyas, MS, MRCSand Biliary (HPB) (Morning) III floor (310) : Philip Joseph, MSSurgery Thursday : Ravish Sanghi Raju, MS, DNB

(Morning) : V.Sitaram, MS, FRCS

Surgery IV Monday : Sukria Nayak, MS(Abdominal Wall & Thursday " : Suchita Chase, MSIntestinal Surgery) : Dhiraj John Sombare, MS

: Albert Abhinay Kota, MS

Endocrine Surgery Wednesday : Deepak Thomas Abraham, MS Saturday : M.J.Paul, MS, DNB

: Pooja Ramakant, MS, M.Ch

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Thoracic Mon to Private 3 - 4.30 pm : Madhu Andrew Philip, Dip.NB, M.Ch (Thor)Surgery I Friday General 8 - 9 am & : Korah T Kuruvila, M.S., M.Ch. (Thor)

3 - 4.30 pm : Lalit Choudhry, M.S., M.Ch. (Thor)

Thoracic " " : Vinayak Shukla, M.S., Dip NB,Surgery II M.Ch.(Thor),

: Alpha Mathew Kavunkal, M.S, M.Ch(Thor) (On study leave): Vinay M.Rao, M.S., M.Ch.(Thor)

Thoracic " " : Roy Thankachen, M.S, M.Ch(Thor)Surgery III : Birla Roy Gnanamuthu, M.S., M.Ch(Thor)

: Ravi Shankar,M.S, M.Ch(Thor)(On leave)

Urology I Monday O.P.Block : Antony Devasia, M.S., FRCSEd,M.Ch.(Uro) Thursday 250 FRCS(Urol) (Morning) : Chandra Singh, MS., M.Ch (On leave)

: Lionel Gnanaraj, M.S., M.Ch.(Uro) : John Samuel Banerji, MS, M.Ch.(Uro) : Arabind Panda, MS, M.Ch (Urol)

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Urology II Tuesday O.P.Block : Nitin S.Kekre, M.S. DNB(Uro) Friday 250 : Santosh Kumar, MS, M.Ch (study leave)

: R.Shanmugasundaram, MS, M.Ch : Rajiv Paul Mukha, MS, M.Ch : Nirmal T.J, MS, M.Ch : Pradeep, MS, M.Ch

LUTS & Prostate Mon, Tues, OP BlockClinic Thurs & Fri 250

Andrology Clinic Wednesday " 10 am -12 pm

Transplant OPD Mon & Fri "

Urban T.B.Clinic Mon to Fri O.P Block : D.J.Christopher, DTCD, DNB(DOTS) 8 - 4 pm G 41 FRCP(glasg) FCCP(USA) Sat 8 - 1 pm

Wednesday : TB Clinic 2 - 4.30 pm

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