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New Delhi: AIIMS Delhi revealed on Wednesday its plans to expand the implementation of the AIIMS Smart Card from a pilot phase in specific departments to a comprehensive rollout across all sections by March 31, allowing for diverse payment functionalities. The statement clarified that following this, cash payments will only be accepted at the designated 'AIIMS Smart Card' top-up counters. These counters, operationalized at various locations, will function around the clock on a 24x7 basis. AIIMS specified that, apart from electronic payment methods such as UPI, debit cards, and credit cards, the exclusive mode for payments for all investigations and procedures will be through the AIIMS Smart Card. Dr. M. Srinivas, the Director, made reference to a issued office memorandum dated November 17, 2022, advising the commencement of the 'AIIMS Smart Card' facility for patients and attendants in collaboration with SBI Bank, effective from April 15, 2023. The order mentioned that the transition to digital payment methods aimed to enhance patient convenience by eliminating the need for queuing to make payments for investigations, procedures, snacks, or cafeteria purchases. The statement noted a recent news report, emphasizing that at another comparable institution, an outsourced service provider had manipulated the final discharge bills of patients, resulting in overcharging and causing financial loss and mental distress to the individuals concerned. The office order underscored the imperative of transitioning to a 100% integrated digital payment system at AIIMS, Delhi. This move is crucial not only to prevent potential exploitation of patients but also to ensure a thorough end-to-end auditability of the Institute's financial records. The order recommended the implementation of the AIIMS Smart Card, initially introduced on a pilot basis in specific areas, to be extended across all departments of AIIMS New Delhi for various payments, with the target completion date set for March 31, 2024. Payments will be accepted at the nearest payment end points to the patient's location, and patients or their attendants will not be required to visit central registration counters for any payment transactions.
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In a landmark achievement, doctors at the Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai announced the successful Total Knee Replacement (TKR) procedure on a 72-year-old American man, weighing a remarkable 193 kg. This groundbreaking surgery marks a significant milestone as the heaviest patient ever to undergo such a procedure globally. TKR stands as a transformative intervention for individuals grappling with excruciating knee pain, offering them renewed mobility and an improved quality of life. However, for overweight individuals, accessing this treatment presents formidable challenges due to heightened surgical risks and technical intricacies.
According to the surgical team, led by Dr. Rajesh Nawalkar, Senior Consultant in Orthopaedics, every patient's unique circumstances demand a tailored approach to surgery. By meticulously customizing their techniques and collaborating closely with fellow medical professionals, they successfully navigated the complexities posed by the patient's weight, culminating in a triumphant outcome. Among the foremost hurdles encountered in TKR for overweight patients are the elevated risks associated with anesthesia and the heightened potential for embolism. This underscores the importance of precision and vigilance in addressing the specific needs of each patient to ensure optimal results and minimize complications.
Furthermore, the conventional use of a tourniquet, a standard protocol in TKR surgeries, presents technical challenges due to the patient's larger thigh circumference, heightening the risk of tissue damage and post-operative complications. In response to these challenges, Dr. Nawalkar collaborated closely with instrument manufacturers to devise specialized instruments tailored to accommodate the patient's unique anatomy, thereby ensuring optimal surgical outcomes. Additionally, meticulous preoperative assessments and consultations were conducted to ascertain the patient's readiness and obtain informed consent.
Richard Koszarek, the patient, underwent the surgery on January 7, 2024, with no reported complications during the procedure. However, the path to recovery was equally crucial, with rehabilitation playing a pivotal role in achieving successful outcomes. Despite facing reluctance from numerous doctors in India and abroad due to his weight, Richard expressed gratitude to the surgical team for their unwavering commitment and skillful intervention, which enabled him to regain mobility and resume an active lifestyle.
New Delhi: In Pune, doctors have successfully saved the life of a four-year-old boy named Sankalp through a complex surgery to address Midgut Volvulus, a serious condition characterized by the twisting of the intestines.
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