As the COVID-19 pandemic sees no control or proven solution even after more than 6 months of its global outbreak, concern regarding the same is continuously rising among the masses. Medical and governmental authorities suggest avoiding human contact and public places to lower the risk of infection. Amid this, people are finding it hard to decide whether they should visit a medical centre for non-COVID cases or not. Read on to find the answers to commonly asked questions.

Is it safe to visit a medical centre amid the spread of coronavirus?

During the global pandemic of COVID-19, all the healthcare organisations and workers have shown incredible dedication and solidarity in serving the public. But as hospitals are more prone to infection currently, HJ Hospitals is taking extra precautionary steps to ensure safety against COVID-19. From infection control to thermal screening at all entrances, from regular sanitisation to maintaining cleanliness, we are striving for a completely healthy complex. Therefore, people can visit HJ Hospitals for seeking treatment across all specialities without worrying about getting infected.

In which medical conditions should one consider rushing to a hospital?

Patients with emergency medical conditions like a stroke, cardiac arrest, labour pain etc., must seek immediate hospitalisation. Similarly, if a patient is undergoing critical treatments such as chemotherapy or dialysis, they should not skip a physical visit. However, in case a person has previously scheduled surgeries or health checkups, they should prefer teleconsultation offered by HJ Hospitals to understand whether there is a need to visit a medical centre or they can postpone it further. Similarly, in cases of minor unidentified symptoms, teleconsulting the doctor will let the patient know if it is possible to treat the symptoms at home through medication or a visit is required. Stepping out to purchase medicines or for pathology tests can also be avoided as we offer doorstep delivery of medicines and sample collection at home to conduct possible pathology tests.

What are the things one should keep in mind while visiting a hospital?

While HJ Hospitals take all the necessary measures to ensure the safety of its patients, visitors and staff, we suggest our visitors should follow certain preventive steps so we can fight against this global pandemic together.

• Only one healthy adult should accompany the patient unless necessary in exceptional cases. This will reduce the risk of infection and prevent overcrowding.
• Patients and visitors need to undergo thermal screening and perform hand hygiene upon arrival.
• All the necessary documents and medical reports should be brought along to avoid another visit.
• Visitors should maintain social distancing and keep their surgical masks on at all times. Patients should also follow the same until required otherwise at the time of diagnosis or treatment.
• Though the hospital premises are completely hygienic, one should sanitise their hands and change clothes and shoes upon reaching their home as there is a chance of contamination during the commute.

The Bottom Line

It must be noted that in no case must one delay diagnosis or treatment. Therefore, if a person is still sceptical about visiting a medical centre, they must consult a doctor over the phone at priority.