Know an awesome pediatrician in Bangalore?
Practicing in Bangalore? If you know a good pediatrician and can recommend him/her highly, please share the info here in the comments section.
I have been quite disappointed with the ones we have been to. Especially when we went for our son’s 2nd year physical check up. He is going to be 2.5 yrs soon. He is due for another physical now and how I miss our earlier pediatrician at Sunnyvale. I have said it before, and I cannot help but say it again. Dr. Kaye would spend as much time as was needed with us. We would go over milestones, height and weight gained, things to watch out for, what activities can we start doing with him to enable his development etc. Anyway, with our boy’s 2 year physical, we had none of those. There was no accurate measuring of the height. We didn’t go over his milestones. We definitely were not encouraged to ask questions. The pediatrician may be bored with all the intricacies, but this is our boy and no, we don’t find anything boring! Anyway, this was the doc that came with a lot of recommendation! So, here I am asking my readers from Bangalore for recommendations. For a physical, I don’t mind going anywhere in town to see a good doc. The interaction with the doc during physicals matters to me, a lot! For fevers and other small things, I don’t mind going to the guys in the neighborhood.
What I would have liked is for one office to keep tab on the kids. But, I don’t know if any doc’s office does that. Like for example with Dr. Kaye, once he took us in, everything was taken care of from the day the child was born! Emergencies were attended to. Nurses were on call 24/7. If you had a child, and had good insurance plan, you were taken care of. Period. And at times, when he was not in town, we could meet anybody else from the Camino Medical group. I have not heard of offices here taking you in, as in keeping your child’s medical records, tracking his/her progress, maintaining a vaccination record, etc. Do any docs here do that? This pediatrician here didn’t even tell us that the next physical was at 2.5 yrs. We know this only because we have an older child!
I have been told how every doc has way too many patients here, be it a pediatrician, cardiologist, oncologist, dentist, anybody. Nobody has too much time for one patient. They have that many patients coming to them every single day! So, I guess individual attention is going to be pretty limited. Please share your pediatric visit experiences in Bangalore and your observations. It will be beneficial to us and some of the readers here too. Thanks in advance.
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Apr 24 2008 - Many thanks to all of you who have referred your pediatricians in the comments. 
We chose Dr. Arvind Shenoi and I have written about our visit here. Hope this will help those of you who are seeking info about him.
Filed under: medical care, Pediatrician, Docs, Children, R2I, Bangalore
Chitra, I took my kids to Dr. D.G. Benakappa (his son, Naveen, practises as well) for their general check-ups. He sees kids at home. We found him to be an excellent doctor, not prone to prescribing anti-biotics, very low key and down to earth. We were very comfortable with him. He is aware of the names of the medications in the US so it was that much easier to converse with him.
He practices at Bangalore Hospital and if you are interested, you can get his number from them.
Dr Vasudev Dhananjay in Basavanagudi
dr Srinivas Kashi in South end circle Jayanagar.
Two of them i have heard great reviews.
hey, while I was visting India with my baby, I consulted two doctors (one for general physical checkup and the other for vaccination)dr H R Gopalakrishna from Indira Clinic in Malleshwaram 9th cross and Dr Arvind Shenoy at Perinatal Clinic , Sadashivnagar. I do not have their phone numbers handy…but I’m sure u can call Just Dial (23333333) and get the clinic details…
both doctors do a good job of keeping records..albeit not on computer systems ala CMG
hope that helps,
Oh I will be watching this comment space closely. I like the Dr we go to but I miss Camino Medical Group myself
nags said…
Not sure about this one, not in this situation myself, but I would try Manipal Hospital on Airport road. I believe they have good doctors (pediatricians) practising there. I have interacted with some of the doctors (not pediatricians) there and the records are maintained in the doctor’s office and they are ready to give a copy of the records, if/when requested.
my 2 cents (paise).
- nags
Dr Subash in Mahalakshmi Layout, very close to the main bus stand (near the swimming pool) seems to be good. Took my nephew when he was in India.
Weren’t you born and brought up in India and then didn’t you go to US? I have serious doubts if you have India-amnesia! Let me remind you that this is the way the medical system is in India. Just trust me and take my word; you seem to have forgotten completely.
Ganapathy said…
Oh!! I’m so tired of hearing such stuff as “.. weren’t you born in India or didn’t you grow up in India”.
Dude- just because you were used to going about things in one way, doesn’t mean that one should not wish for better.
Agreed, that that’s how Indian system *used* to work. Doesn’t mean that it should not (or would not) change.
I know of so many good doctors who are not the crappy kinds that you used to get 15 years back - where you had to accept everything they say and should not question. There are quite a few sensible ones who encourage you to ask questions, read up and take charge of your health. Unfortunately - none of them or pediatricians.
Bottomline - grow up Speakingmymind!!
Dr.Nalini shenoy. She visits Malathi Hospital in Jayanagar 9th block and has her own practice in Jayanagar 3rd/4th/5th block (I forget which one) near telephone exchange. She is quite used to NRI kids I guess. In fact when I first mentioned to her that I am relocating, she asked me to bring the yellow immunization record so she can update the vaccines and give the extra ones that are required in India. She knows about the equivalent Us medicines and can prescribe either. My daughter is asthmatic so I end up at the doctor’s office a lot. She is quite strict with you (a la your mom) and doesn’t shy away from chiding you if you mess up. At the same time she takes the time to explain what is happening and why she’s doing what she’s doing. She is quite popular so the wait line seems more like an assembly line (the next kid gets undressed, weight checked etc by the nurse while you are still talking to her) but the doctor herself doesn’t hurry you and is patient in answering questions. Her treatment is extremely effective as well and is not overdosed with antibiotics or otherwise
Sujatha, Smitha1, Smitha2, Nags, Nalini, Vidya, thanks for all your inputs. I will probably get the contacts of all the suggested docs and put it up in a post. It may help the others.
Poppins, I hope one of these docs will work out for you.
SpeakingMyMind, welcome to my blog. Hey, thanks for the free ‘diagnosis’!
Ganapathy, welcome back. Haven’t seen you in a while around here.
keep up the good work, its very helpful to folks like me who will (hopefully) turn up in bangalore soon
Dr Arvind Shenoy is most famous ped in Bangalore, has a clinic in Indra nagar and sits in Manipal too.But he is very very busy ..so I dont wish to try him.
We visit Dr Bhaskar Shenoy , visiting consultant in manipal hospital. He has a clinic in Basavnagar. Issue is he comes to manipal , only twice a week and on working days and Basavnagar is tooo far for me..so there is a problem in case of an emergency.
See if this helps you
Dropped in (blog) here couple of days back but did not have much to comment as me too was googling out for a good pediatrician for my 14 days young non-NRI baby girl.
My search seems to have ended with Dr. Sachin who visits GreenView Hospital (http://www.gvhconline.com/contactus.html) in HSR layout. (Wish they used my service for their website development) He has his own clinic somewhere near Forum Mall.
I did find some ‘good renowned pediatricians’ earlier, but then they (or their staff) are not easily available during emergencies off-visiting hours.
Hi
Try Dr. Rajeev. He practices at Indiranagar and also at St.Philomena’s. We went through exactly the same problem with our son till we found Dr. Rajeev. With him, I find that he spends about half an hour with us for a regular check up, more of there is a health issue. Very patient and warm. The only problem is that you can see him in his clinic only in the evenings and that too on prior appointments. Otherwise, I strongly recommend Dr.Rajeev. Dr.Sachin is also very good.
This is what is meant by brain drain -all the best doctors leave India. Not blaming them- the salaries in India vis a vis other jobs are very low, while the cost of medical education is very high compared to other colleges.
The govt. must:
1)Ban doctors from leaving for at least five years after graduation. If the really want to leave, they must refudn the cost of medical education
2)Pay doctors a living wage at least i govt hospitals. The cost of this is far less than the revenue loss of due to tax sops to businessmen
Hi…
We too returned from the bay area a couple of years ago, and had a tough time getting a good pedia.., i know ur frustration.
Our Pediatrician is Dr. Anuradha H.S, she visits a number of places in Jayanagar/Banashankari area. (Garden City Hospital 26646202). She is so sweet, our kids hug her everytime they meet her. ihope this helps, Gowri
Chitra, I think you have forgotten the days of your childhood in India. Certain things in India haven’t changed much at all, in all these years. You and me might be returned NRIs and expect the level of facilities and care as we’ve seen abroad, but trust me, in India, one goes to see a doc only when sick. The kind of stuff you are talking about simply does not exist. Period.
I think, it might come up somewhere in the far future, if enough Indian doctors return to India and choose to practice like they did in the US or elsewhere.
At this point in time, your best bet is going online and googling the stuff you want to know about your kid’s growth.
First, let me congratulate you for the excellent blog, it is really commendable that you can take the time to share your experiences with us.
I think a very simple solution to the medical record problem in India would be to scan all your medical records in an electronic format (such as PDF) and then take notes in India and add to the records every time you see something significant. You can always get copies of medical tests etc, and scan them in. When you go for the annual physical, you can just carry a laptop or a smaller device that lets you read the pdf. The doctor can look at any records he/she needs to. And, you can add to it at your convenience.
Frankly, the medical record keeping system in the US bothers me a lot, with all their privacy laws, sometimes, I have a hard time finding out my own test results, only the doctor gets them directly!
Good Luck, I hope you find a good pediatrician soon!
hats India for you, welcome to my blog. Unfortunately, I do not think I agree with you. I think there are good doctors just that I have to ask around enough to find them. Like here for example, we have about 15 ped recommendations. If I had not asked, would I have got them? Also, I am sure these recos are going to help a lot of Bangalore parents who are looking up for good peds.
Anon, thanks for your kind words. Welcome to my blog. Thanks for your suggestion. I will incorporate it in a future post where I plan to provide the contact details of all the recommended pediatricians. It is always wonderful to get valuable suggestions from the readers, especially innovative ways of handling situations on hand. Thanks again.
-Chitra
Dr. Benakappa has been around for a long time and yes as Sujatha mentions takes time and a lot of interest…
Fortunately didn’t have the problem with Nikhil once we came back because the FIL is a doctor (a retired old school physician)..
Chitra,
You might have got a ton on reco’s here, but I can guarantee you that not one of them will be like the US ones providing you with milestones and keeping track of progress, etc.
All the best to you anyways, and do let us know if you find such a doctor!
thats inida for you, I am not sure if you read the comments, but some of the parents here mentioned how their docs spend time with them at appointments and are good with ‘physicals’. Some of these parents have returned from the US too.
I can see where you are coming from, but I believe in doing what it takes. And if at the end, I get a good doc that I like and if he doesn’t keep records, then I will do what the last ‘Anon’ suggested - to maintain soft copies of the records myself.
PS: Thanks for coming back and responding.
Namvor, thanks!
Swati, thanks for the suggestion.
Navin Viegas, thanks!
Anon, Dr. Rajeev sounds really good. Thanks for the suggestion.
Gowri, thanks! Your ped sounds great.
Vijay, thanks! Dr. Benakappa sounds really good.
Thanks again people for taking the time to jot the names of your preferred peds. Much appreciated.
Your welcome Chitra, I’m glad u got in touch with her.
i’m glad i cud be of help, gowri
we go to dr arvind shenoi - he has a clinic in indiranagar and one in vyalikaval. i have a 4 year old and a 2 year old. and have been going to him throughout.
he is supposed to be one of the best paed’s in blore. and i think he is excellent.
here are the pros and cons:
1. yes, he is very very busy and it is extremely difficult to get an appointment (we dont have that problem coz we have been regulars for the past 4 years)
2. he is nice and friendly - but may not encourage a lot of questions - of course he will answer whatever you have to ask.
the way to overcome point no 1 is that whenever there is an emergency we can go to the paeadiatric emergency at manipal. there are very friendly and nice docs and nurses there, 24 hours, and i just have to say arvind shenoi’s patient - they will call him up and check with him what to do etc.
his office does maintain records on the computer, and they do fill a chart for us especially about the next vaccines due etc., but they will not proactively call / send reminders or any such thing.
i go to him because while all the other things are ‘nice to have’, he has the one thing that i REALLY ‘need to have’ in a paediatrician - if he makes a diagnosis i can trust it one thousand per cent. from that point of view he is the best doctor ever.
he also never medicates unless absolutely necessary and that suits me too.
hope this helps.
by the way the other popular ones in indiranagar / koramangala are jagdish chinnappa and karthik nagesh.
d, welcome to my blog and thanks for the detailed comment. Much appreciated. Thank you!
Looks like Dr. Arvind Shenoy is highly recommended..! Regarding Dr. Nalini Shenoy, I did not have a great experience with her “aseembly line” policy. Once my daughter “almost” got a vaccination meant for another person’s kid (Ouch) She is efficient and good at diagnosis, but you want more than that from your paed.
Just thought I’d add my two bits
Hi Chitra-
Dr. Srinivas Kasi in Bangalore South is the No.1 Doctor. I Highly recommended Doctor. Many instances I visited him for my daughter and I was very happy. The + point is never gives antibiotics until and unless the medicines do not work and the dosage is minimal.
I am yet to hear back from you Maharishi ashrams programmes for tiny tots
Never Mind I can wait as summer comes again next year
Vinay
You’re most welcome chitra! glad to share info.
the only unfortunate thing is many times one person’s experience doesnt hold good for everyone else, so all this info can be just a starting point. finally you’ll have to check and see what really suits you and what works for you…
d
poppins, thanks for your input.
anna/Vinay, thanks for the ped suggestion. Regarding emailing you, I did - long back. I remember receiving your email. I went to the center for the ph. number etc and emailed it to you.
D, got it. Thanks!
Dr.Suresh Kumar in CMH Road (near qwike’s cofee day)Indira Nagar is a very gud ped. He is to committed.
Rgds
suba.
Chitra- could you again email me the info. maybe the mail landed in junk folder
We have been going to Dr.Seema Misra at Apollo Hospital in Bannerghatta Road. She has been practicing for many years in the US and has just R2Ied few months ago!
We are absolutely thrilled with her. She has the personal approach, knows her patient’s names and history, and more importantly (for people like us, who have been used to the US system for some years) has the same mindset that we are looking for - she will talk to us for as long as we want, encourage to ask questions, explain the problem/medicines etc…
-Gowri
I recommend Dr. Sudeep from Vijayanagar Hospital.. he has a lot of patience, good knowledge / experience and keen observation skills.. he sits with you and explains anything n everything. I loved him for my ped!
i have a 3 yr old with recuuring cold.I live in north bangalore, so looking for some names from here.Really tired seeing her struggle with a cold every other week.If she goes a month without a cold…thats superb.In any case most docs treat the ailment,no general tips or help.(
Hi all,
We are relocating to OMBR Layout, Banaswadi in May 2008. As with most parents, my biggest concern is getting a trustworthy pediatrician. My sons are currently Dr.Kaye’s patients. Please let me know if you know of good pediatrician’s around Bangalore East.
Thanks,
BK
Hi Gowri,
Could you please give me more details on Dr. Seema Misra ? Is it easy to get appointments with her ? How about immunizations? Does she follow US schedule?
We will be staying in J.P. Nagar 6th phase for a few months, but will be moving to Ramiah Layout at the end of the year. Would be really good to have a pediatrician close to home and Appolo hospital /Wokhardt fits the bill for us.
Would greatly appreciate response.
PS: Just a wild guess. Were you working in Sun Microsystems, here in US ? I am currently an employee there and remember seeing this name on Indians alias.
Thanks and Regards,
Anu
Hi, finally whom did u select? how is your expereience. I am also looking for ped in Bangalore south
sheeba
located right in the building. If you can each cauvery junction you can miss it.
(Sorry for late post)
I take my kid to Dr.Kamat. His clinic is located on the Building opposite to ford showroom next to cauvery theatre( at cauvery junction). There is a Girias next to it and a Baskin & Robbins
In our expereience he is very good. Does not overdose with medication but effective.
One late evening my kid starting vomitting. He was closed, but he gave us a prescription over phone and asked us to contact if anything bad happens. He looked stable and around 11.50 PM he starting getting too bad. We called him. He greed to meet us. We took the kid to his house around 12.15. He attended us with a smile.
He does not maintain records. Butyou have keep tab of all prescriptions and carry them with you.
He works only by appointments. In case of real emergency you can mention it to the receptionist and they will accomodate.
+91 (80) 23619563
Hey,
I am desperately on the lookout for a good pediatrician. Currently i am going to Dr. Hariram at Sagar Apollo but he seems to be quite inaccesible. My 13 month old has fever since two days but i cannot get an appointment for another 4 days. I really really need help with this. I stay at Sarjapura rd. Can anyone recommend a good pediatrician around koramangala or indiranagar? Chitra could you please tell me which doc u finally decided on and which one you wud recommend. I would really appreciate a reply am really worried. Thanks. Gina
Gina and Mohan, I am yet to go to somebody from this list of peds. I hope both of you get the kind of peds you are looking for.
Gina, I hope your baby is doing better now. Whom did you go to?
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Hi All,
Please find below my recommendations…
JP NAGAR/JAYA NAGAR SURROUNDING - DR. JOSEPAUL (CHECK HELP LINE)
KORAMANGALA SURROUNDING - DR. MAHESH BABU (check in Manipal for contact details)
RAJAJI NAGAR/BASHWESHWAR NAGAR SURR - DR. BHASKAR SHENOY
INDIRA NAGAR/AIRPORT - DR.ARVIND SHENOY.
The above doctors are too famous in their locations. Too good on diagnostics.
In response to Vidya’s comments above -
Dr.Nalini shenoy - dont take changes with this one..! she also visits the Diwakars Hospital. I have a very good opinon about the hospital - but have a very poor opinon about the visiting pediatrician. I have had a couple of bad experiences. in addition..my kid had a heart condition that she could not even diagnose. Its by chance that I visited Apollo hospital and discovered it.
The waiting line is because of the hospitals good reputation - but i am sure not many people would want to come back to her after one or two visits.
I also recommend Dr. C.K. Ravi Prakash in Rajajinagar. He has a clinic in Rajajinagar that he’s at everyday. He has a great knowledge of Ayurvedic medicine as well as allopathy which ensures that he gives the least intrusive treatment possible, prescribing antibiotics only when they cannot be avoided. He also has a wonderful manner with the children as well as their parents, being patient, kind and ready to listen. Dr. Ravi Prakash has been our family doctor for more than 10 years and we are delighted with him !!
Hi, for all those people saying you can’t have the kind of care you are used to in UK/USA etc, many of my friends have returned to India (esp. Bangalore) and are struggling and many are succeeding in delivering health care similar to that in the UK/USA, at the same time not succumbing to pressures to get into ‘percentage (to labs/other docs) culture’.
And I think they should be encouraged.
We are launching the portal soon and would really appreciate all the publicity that we can generate
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A A sharing of thoughts by S.Preetham Reddy
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Any organization when automated, transforms its business processes into a near paperless system, controlling costs, saving time and thereby aiding in quick decision making and increasing the efficiency of the total system or organization. This is possible as all the information is available online at any point of time.
For example, if a bank is automated, then one would know the details of the transactions of an account-holder instantly based on the unique account number of the account holder.
Now the question is, when a hospital is automated will the doctor know his in-patient’s condition or progress online, based on his unique identifying number or code and give instructions online? Is the information pertaining to the patient’s previous visits, surgeries, diseases, allergies, lab reports, medication, etc., available at his fingertips for analyzing and providing proper medication?
Though most would say ‘yes’, the fact is, it is not happening in the hospitals in India with an exception of a handful of corporate health care providers who claim that they have almost transformed their hospitals into paperless and film less systems.
Many hospitals are being automated, but the scope of their usage is limited to administrative functions.
Most of the hospitals, which claim that they have computerized their business processes, have only billing, finance and accounts and to a certain extent inventory either fully or partially automated. This means that only administrative staff would be using computers, leaving little or no scope for doctors in using computers for providing quality patient care.
Usage of computers by doctors in developed countries
According to a study conducted by American Medical Association, 94 per cent of the US physicians use computers in their practice, and 79 per cent use the internet or an online network compared to 80 per cent and 61 per cent averages for the 15 countries in the European Union. Cent per cent of doctors in Finland and the Netherlands are reported to use computers and an online network.
According to a survey from Harris Interactive Inc., 26 per cent of America ’s practicing physicians used hand-held devices for professional and personal activities in 2001, up from 15 per cent in 1999. Harris Interactive estimates that 50 per cent of the country’s physicians will be using the devices by 2005. But that could change markedly if insurers, employers, hospitals and other providers mandate physician usage.
Are Indian Doctors averse to Hospital Information Systems (HIS)?
The answer to this is ‘yes’ to a large extent. Recently, an expert from the US , told a leading Australian IT magazine that in IT terms, doctors are practicing the same way they did 75 years ago — with pencils and pieces of paper. One of the reasons is the lack of awareness among the doctors about the potential of using computers for providing quality patient care.
Time is the main constraint for doctors to learn or adopt new technologies emerging around them. Time is money for them. For the time spent to see one patient by an American doctor or a European doctor, an Indian doctor would see around 15 patients though the revenue generated by 15 patients in India may be less than the revenue generated by one in the west.
Key board shyness is another reason. A senior manager of Escorts Heart Institute feels that their vision of a hospital computerized end-to-end, is realized with 250 computers in two buildings with 19 servers, but he mentions that it is the nurses who are making it possible to run the system successfully. Doctors want others to feed the data for them.
Other reasons could be ‘fear of the unknown,’ fear that the computer will make him redundant, lack of doctor friendly interfaces, etc.
Computerization of hospitals in India
Only a handful of state governments in India have taken the initiative of computerizing the government hospitals though they have a long way to go as far as enjoying the fruits of computerization is concerned as, networking of the intended hospitals in the state, training and implementation etc. would take a lot of time. One such example is the initiative of the Andhra Pradesh Health Ministry to computerize all the district hospitals, area hospitals and primary health centers (PHC) in Andhra Pradesh initially.
This would enable the Ministry for making various analysis and take effective measures for better patient care.
In this regard the government has already completed a pilot project by computerizing one 250 bedded district Hospital, one 100 bedded area Hospital and one 30 bedded PHC.
In India , most of the corporate hospitals have either computerized or are in the process of computerizing their hospitals which mainly covers their billing, finance and accounts and to some extent pharmacy. This may not result in improved patient care.
The main benefits of computerization are being enjoyed by the administrators and the management for MIS reports like the hospital occupancy, revenue generated by various departments etc. The support staff use computers for the operations like registration, billing, finance, pharmacy etc whereas the doctors very rarely use computers to see their patients condition/progress online.
When would a doctor appreciate the importance of computers to capture or work with records?
Primary is revenue generation , ( Insurance affiliations, pharma Payoffs and patient payment for services )
Better service and online with the best in the field
Quicker and accurate and more in depth information access
Doctors would definitely appreciate the technology, if they are made to know/understand that adopting computer technology is not cumbersome and tedious. Instead, it is easy to view, store and exchange medical information. Using computers and the internet and share with colleague’s video images of patients before and after treatment.
Doctors should be shown how computers could prevent or minimize medical errors. Doctors should be told how they could save time and earn more. It is interesting to note that according to an estimate in the US, by increasing the speed of patient history gathering, using technology, a doctor can see 30 per cent more patients a day without extending his workday, a net saving of more than Rs150,000 per year.
With a computerized environment, doctors will have the patients’ information at their finger tips.
What the hospital can do?
The hospitals should look at the computerization as a patient care tool rather than a mere accounting and inventory mechanisms. The clinical process and patient information access should be given priority.
‘ Indiana Heart Hospital ’ in US is a $60 million Hospital with 25 percent of the investment going into Information Technology. Its CIO says that there are 795 workstations in the 88-bed facility - nine computers for every bed. Executives are aiming to reduce medical errors by 80 percent or better through the use of physician order entry systems, drug checking databases, and other methods.
What can the government do?
As the government is primarily responsible for effective health care in the country, it is their responsibility to encourage doctors, hospital administrators and other medical staff to imbibe the computer culture in them by automating their operations. It can do so by computerizing all the government hospitals with focus on clinical management.
In medical colleges and the colleges related to medical profession, a few topics related to computers and HIS should be introduced in their curriculum which would enable the professionals to appreciate the potential of IT in medical field.
Like HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) in the US , the government can formulate certain code sets which would streamline the operations of Indian health care providers.
Launch National Health Service like what is planned in UK (to modernize the NHS, which supplies free care to the entire population). This year, England plans to launch one of the largest IT projects in the world - a bid to wire-up the National Health Service and its myriad of hospitals and physician practices. At the same time, the project aims to spur the use of computerized communications, including a standardized ‘national’ electronic health record. Government is aiming to spend œ5.3 billion for next three years.
What the HIS vendors can do?
The main responsibility of HIS vendor is that he should develop the software in such a way that even a computer illiterate doctor can understand with ease. The AMA study findings suggest that technology companies should seek to include office staff in their efforts to educate physicians about the potential benefits of using electronic records to better manage or practice medicine. Vendors also should develop HIS based on the future needs of the hospital and the international trends.
What should we expect?
If the hospitals, the government and the information technology vendors come together with an agreed framework regarding the use of the technology to improve the quality of the patient care, then one can see smiles on the ailing faces, calmness in the working nurses, freshness in the technology savvy doctors, and cash flow fulfillment in the anxious management.
Where do we come into the picture ?
GLOBALMEDICALRECORDS , aims to implement online medical records in tandem /association with doctors /clinics/hospitals , Wherein the doctors,hospitals,clinics,nursing homes get their name and services broadly displayed in the Web Portal at no cost to them rather they get benefited for time spent explaining the benefits of and subscribing their patients to GLOBALMEDICALRECORDS at Rs 50-00 per patient and repetitive each year , hence facilitating regularly keeping in touch with their patients/Clients and they also get additionally their name and contact details at the back of the card , adding to their publicity and enhancing their availability of services to hitherto unknown patients , thus increasing business and Revenue at absolutely no cost .
Questions please ???
What is GMR , and why should I Enroll ..?
What does it contain
A summary is given below
Personal identification, including name and birth date
People to contact in case of emergency
Names, addresses, and phone numbers of your physician, dentist, and specialists
Health insurance information
Living wills, advance directives, or medical power of attorney
Organ donor authorization
A list and dates of significant illnesses and surgical procedures
Current medications and dosages
Immunizations and their dates
Allergies or sensitivities to drugs or materials, such as latex
Important events, dates, and hereditary conditions in your family history
Results from a recent physical examination
Opinions of specialists
Important tests results; eye and dental records
Correspondence between you and your Doctor(s)
Current educational materials (or appropriate web links) relating to your health
Any information you want to include about your health – such as your exercise regimen, any herbal medications you take and any counseling you may receive
Emergency access card containing your username and access details
Step by Step Process of creating your record in GMR
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Don’t feel that you must gather all your health information at once. If you like, the next time you visit the doctor, simply ask for recent records, and do so each time you visit a healthcare provider.
Below are steps for creating your complete GLOBALMEDICALRECORD(GMR) but feel free to create your GMR at your own pace.
STEP 1: Contact your doctors’ offices or the health information management (HIM) or medical records staff at each facility where you have received treatment. Find out if your provider has his or her own plan for helping patients to create GMRs. Ask if your records are in an electronic format that you can access or if you need to request copies. Also, ask your physician or the HIM professional to help you determine which parts of your record you need. If you want medical records kept by your health plan, contact the organization’s customer service department.
What it contains
Identification Sheet – A form originated at the time of registration or admission. This form lists your name, address, telephone number, insurance, and policy number.
Problem List – A list of significant illnesses and operations you have had.
Medication Record – A list of medicines prescribed or given to you. This form often lists any medication allergies you may have.
History and Physical – A document that describes any major illnesses and surgeries you have had, any significant family history of disease, your health habits, and current medications. It also states what the physician found when he or she examined you.
Progress Notes – Notes made by the doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers caring for you that reflect your response to treatment, their observations and plans for continued treatment.
Consultation – An opinion about your condition made by a physician other than your primary care physician. Sometimes a consultation is performed because your physician would like the advice and counsel of another physician.
Physician’s Orders – Your physician’s directions to other members of the healthcare team regarding your medications, tests, diets, and treatments.
Imaging and X-ray Reports – Describe the findings of x-rays, mammograms, ultrasounds, and scans. The actual films are maintained in the radiology or imaging departments or on a computer.
Lab Reports – Describe the results of tests conducted on body fluids. Common examples include a throat culture, urinalysis, cholesterol level, and complete blood count (CBC). Surprisingly, your health record does not usually contain your blood type. Blood typing is not part of routine lab work.
Immunization Record – A form documenting immunizations given for disease such as polio, measles, mumps, rubella, and the flu. Parents should maintain a copy of their children’s immunization records with other important papers.
Consent and Authorization Forms – Copies of consents for admission, treatment, surgery, and release of information.
Additional Reports Common to Hospital Stays or Surgery:
Operative Report – A document that describes surgery performed and gives the names of surgeons and assistants.
Pathology Report – Describes tissue removed during an operation and the diagnosis based on examination of that tissue.
Discharge Summary – A concise summary of a hospital stay, including the reason for admission, significant findings from tests, procedures performed, therapies provided, response to treatment, condition at discharge, and instructions for medications, activity, diet, and follow-up care.
Your records may contain some or all of the forms above. Depending upon your illness or injury, you may use the services of the emergency room, intensive care unit, a physical therapist, or home health nurse. Often these specialized services have unique evaluation, measurement, and progress forms you may also find in your health record
Your health information is scattered across many different providers and facilities. Keeping your own complete, updated and easily accessible health record means you can play a more active role in your healthcare. You wouldn’t write checks without keeping a check register. The same level of responsibility makes sense for your healthcare.
A patient’s own GMR offers a different perspective, showing all your health-related information. It can include any information that you think affects your health, including information that your doctor may not have, such as your exercise routines, dietary habits, or glucose levels if you are diabetic.
Also, the GMR is a critical tool that enables you to partner with your providers. It can reduce or eliminate duplicate procedures or processes, which saves healthcare dollars, your time, and the provider’s time. And the information you gather gives you knowledge that assists your preparation for appointments. With your GMR, you can:
Knowledgably discuss your health with healthcare providers
Provide information to new caregivers
Have easy access to your health information while traveling
Access your information when your doctor’s office is closed
Record your progress toward specific health-related goals
Refer to physician instructions, prescriptions, allergies, medications, insurance claims, and more
Track appointments, vaccinations, and numerous other wellness healthcare serv
Your physical health record belongs to your healthcare provider, but the information in it belongs to you! Understanding what is in your health record helps you:
Make sure it’s correct and complete
Know what is being released when you authorize disclosure of information to others
Provide an accurate health history to all healthcare providers who treat you
Who else has access to your health information?
The law says that anyone can see your health record that needs it in order to provide your treatment, to facilitate payment for healthcare services, and to make sure quality care is being received. Most healthcare organizations have quality assurance departments. People in these departments review patient information in order to monitor and improve the quality of care you receive. Your information may also be used for research and as a legal document in cases where evidence of care is needed. For the most part, anyone who wants to use it for any other purpose needs your permission first.
Hospitals can share information with family members without your authorization if you are unable to consent and a family member (such as spouse, parent, or child) is involved in providing your care. For example, your spouse or child may be involved in caring for you following a hospital stay (by helping you in and out of bed, to bathe, changing bandages, and similar activities). You can simplify things at the time you are admitted to the hospital (or nursing home) by specifying which family member you want to receive information about you.
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Hi,
I have recently arrived sunnyvale Ca, from texas,with a 2 month old. I am desperately looking for a good pediatrician. I looked up for DrKaye as mentioned in first message but he seems to be full at the moment.
So, Please help.
Ankita, try all the peds in Camino Medical group. And subsequently keep checking with Dr. Kaye’s office for openings. Whenever they are open, you can move in under him.
Hi Chitra…… I have taken appt with Dr Jane Chen and will definitely keep checking for Dr Kaye……thank you so much….