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General Medicine
General Medicine at Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai
The Department of General Medicine at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre provides cross-speciality care for patients with a range of clinical conditions. The department provides treatment and preventive care.
About the Department
The department diagnoses and treats medical conditions, including respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, infectious diseases, endocrine disorders, neurological conditions, renal diseases and haematological disorders.
Physicians in the department assess patients for diagnosis and treatment. Assessment is done for patients with problems such as fever, high blood pressure and diabetes. Diagnostic tests are done based on the patient’s requirements. Patients are referred to a subspecialty when required.
The department also provides preventive care and patient education.
In addition to inpatient care, the department provides outpatient services, including regular check-ups, screenings and follow-up appointments. The department works with other departments in the hospital, including diagnostic imaging and laboratory services, for coordinated patient care.
Services and Approach
- The team includes physicians, nurses and other support staff.
- Services include the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions and preventive care.
- Diagnostic imaging, laboratory services and other technologies are used for diagnosis and treatment.
- Care takes into account each patient’s medical history and current health status.
- Patient education includes written materials and one-on-one counselling on medical conditions and treatment options.
- The department works with other departments in the hospital and with primary care physicians and specialists in the community.
Key Procedures
- Physical examinations
- Diagnostic testing, including blood tests, imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures
- Chronic disease management
- Acute care management
- Medication management services
- Immunization
- Health education and counselling
FAQ’s
Q1. Which conditions are diagnosed and treated by the General Medicine department?
The department diagnoses and treats medical conditions including respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, infectious diseases, endocrine disorders, neurological conditions, renal diseases and haematological disorders.
Q2. Are outpatient services available?
Yes. In addition to inpatient care, the department provides outpatient services, including regular check-ups, screenings and follow-up appointments.
Q3. Are diagnostic tests done for every patient?
Diagnostic tests are done based on the patient’s requirements. Patients are referred to a subspecialty when required.
Q4. Is patient education provided?
Yes. Patient education includes written materials and one-on-one counselling to help patients understand their medical conditions and treatment options.
Q5. Which other services work with the General Medicine department?
The department works with other departments in the hospital, including diagnostic imaging and laboratory services, and with primary care physicians and specialists in the community.
What Differentiates Us
- A multidisciplinary team of medical professionals, including physicians, nurses, and other support staff to provide comprehensive and coordinated care
- A wide range of medical services, including the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions, as well as preventative care
- Advanced medical technology to diagnose and treat patients, including diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and other cutting-edge technologies
- Personalised care to each patient, taking into account the unique needs and preferences of each patient, as well as their medical history and current health status
- Patient education and resources, including written materials and one-on-one counselling to help patients better understand their medical conditions and treatment options
- Active research and innovation, including clinical trials, to advance medical knowledge and improve patient outcomes
- A collaborative approach by working closely with other departments within the hospital, as well as with primary care physicians and specialists in the community
Key Technologies
- Diagnostic imaging technology, such as CT scans, MRI machines and ultrasound machines, to diagnose and monitor medical conditions
- Monitoring equipment, such as EKG machines and blood pressure monitors, to monitor patients in real time and track changes in their health status
- Decision support tools, such as clinical decision support systems and evidence-based practice guidelines, to support decisions about patient care
- Patient portals to access medical information, communicate with healthcare providers and schedule appointments
Key Procedures
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Jaslok Hospital boasts over 300 eminent physicians, many of whom are trailblazers in their specialized domains. Moreover, they have garnered a reputation for devising groundbreaking and inventive clinical protocols.
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