Shortage of Doctors in Delhi Hospitals on Cards? Check Reason

If you are planning a visit to one of Delhi's top government hospitals next month, prepare to be cautious. These prestigious hospitals will be operating at half capacity from May 15 to July 16 as many of its renowned faculty members take advantage of their much-deserved summer break. Don't worry, though; we have all the information you need to schedule your hospital trips effectively.

Affected Hospitals and Patient Volume

The famous All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), the esteemed Safdarjung Hospital, the distinguished Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, and the esteemed Lady Hardinge Medical College are among the facilities preparing for this yearly tradition. A total of 50,000 outpatients are helped by these medical wonders every day; AIIMS alone sees about 20,000 patients per day, Safdarjung sees 12,000, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia sees 8,000 patients, and Lady Hardinge sees between 8,000 and 10,000 patients.

Surgical Procedures and Roster Planning

These hospitals offer more than 200 major and minor surgical operations every day in addition to outpatient care. In order to guarantee seamless operations throughout the holiday, the hospital administrations have already begun to make arrangements, carefully creating rosters to provide its respected faculty members with leave in two stages.

Patient Comfort and Information Availability

Acknowledging the possible disruption to patients, the institutions have promised to promptly update their websites with information about individual doctors' leave arrangements. Patients will be able to schedule their appointments more effectively and in accordance with the availability of their chosen healthcare professionals thanks to this proactive approach.

Backup Plans and Recommendations

The remaining 50% of doctors will continue to provide medical care even if half of them will be on well-deserved vacations. Furthermore, during the absence time, serious patients will be smoothly moved to faculty members who are available, minimising any delays to vital treatment.

As you go through the Delhi healthcare in the coming months, remember to be well-informed and most importantly, keep your trust in our respected medical fraternity's devotion and expertise.