Patient guidance
Your visit,
step by step.
What to expect when you come to HSSCC for an OPD consultation, a hospital admission or discharge.
Flow charts
How it works at HSSCC.
Steps can vary slightly by department and situation. For fees, timings or documents for your specific visit, call reception on +91 95418 77114.
OPD registration
Outpatient consultation
- 1Arrive at Reception
Come to the reception / registration counter at the main entrance. Staff will guide you to the right place.
- 2Register
New patients: give your name, age, address and a working phone number. Returning patients: show your earlier OPD card or file number. Please carry a valid photo ID.
- 3Collect your OPD slip
Complete any fee formalities at the counter and collect your OPD slip for the department you need.
- 4Preliminary check
A nurse may record your weight, pulse and blood pressure before you see the doctor.
- 5Consult the doctor
Describe your symptoms and show earlier reports, scans and prescriptions.
- 6Tests, treatment or medicines
If advised: laboratory or radiology tests, procedures, and medicines from the pharmacy (open 24/7).
- 7Follow-up
Note your follow-up advice and call reception to book your next visit.
Admission
Being admitted to hospital
- 1Doctor advises admission
Admission may be advised after an OPD consultation or an emergency visit.
- 2Go to the admission desk
Complete the admission form and consent. Give your ID and the contact details of an attendant.
- 3Confirm payment or Ayushman PM-JAY
Patients using Ayushman PM-JAY (dialysis, urology, general medicine, general surgery, cancer chemotherapy) should show their PM-JAY card and photo ID at this step.
- 4Bed allotment
You are shifted to the ward or the appropriate unit.
- 5Treatment and daily care
Doctors’ rounds and nursing care continue through your stay. Please follow ward and visitor guidelines.
- 6Updates for your family
Doctors and nurses keep the attendant informed about progress and any decisions.
Discharge
Going home after treatment
- 1Doctor decides on discharge
Discharge follows your doctor’s assessment of your recovery.
- 2Discharge summary prepared
Your treatment summary, prescription and advice are prepared.
- 3Billing and paperwork
Settle the final bill. Paperwork for Ayushman PM-JAY patients is completed at this stage.
- 4Nursing guidance
Staff explain your medicines, wound care, diet, activity and the warning signs to watch for.
- 5Collect documents and medicines
Take your discharge summary, reports and prescriptions; collect medicines from the pharmacy.
- 6Follow-up appointment
Note the date and who to call if you have a problem after going home.
Emergency
Need urgent help or transport?
Call the ALS ambulance on +91 95418 77114 / +91 70063 65066. In a medical emergency do not wait for an appointment.
Ayushman PM-JAY
Using PM-JAY?
Ayushman PM-JAY is available for Dialysis, Urology, General Medicine, General Surgery and Cancer Chemotherapy. Bring your PM-JAY card and a valid photo ID.
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