Discharge
Discharge
Overview
There are certain rules that are observed with regards to patient discharge at Kothari Medical Centre. This ensures that the process is hassle free and timely. Given below are the rules pertaining to the discharge process at the hospital.
- Discharge is advised by the treating consultant after the clinical round.
- Routine discharges normally take place between 3.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m.
- However for Corporate patients & TPA patients, discharges continue till 8.00 p.m.
- No change in medical record is entertained at the time of discharge.
- If any reason, you need to release your patient from the Hospital on your own (without Doctor’s advice), you can do so only after signing Risk Bond form available at the Nursing Station of the concerned floor.
- Complete process takes 2-3 hours. However TPA (Cashless) patients may need longer time.
- The discharge papers are sent to the pharmacy for clearance and then to the billing department.
- Before leaving the ward, patient is handed over with detailed discharge summary, which includes doctor's advice on their further follow-up treatment, daily routine diet, and medical prescription.
- In case the patient needs a medical certificate, he/she has to inform the doctor or nurse in advance so that it can be prepared before the patient leaves. Medical certificates are issued from Dept. of Medical Administration.
- Discharge clearance - "No Dues Certificate" has to be collected from the Discharge Counter after completing the payment formalities.
- "No Dues Certificate" is to be handed over to the Ward-in-Charge before leaving the ward.
- The Ward-in-Charge shall explain the discharge summary along with post - discharge advises specially medication, diet, next follow-up date etc.
