AIIMS launches online OPD appointment facility

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NEW DELHI: Now, patients can take appointment for out-patient department (OPD) services at any of the six branches of the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) online. The facility was launched by the institute on Friday with a view to provide relief to patients who have to wait for hours at end in serpentine queues for their turn for OPD services.

With the launch of this facility anyone can visit http://orf.gov.in or aims.edu and take an appointment for OPD services of the hospitals and avoid standing in the queue. The online appointment facility is expected to drastically cut the rush at the hospitals. It is an initiative taken by Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) under a Central Government’s initiative, Digital India.



One has to click on the link for the website of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare or AIIMS. Once entered the website, the person should select the hospital and the department he/she wants to visit for treatment. Then, one needs to fill in personal details and get a date and time of appointment using their aadhar card or mobile number.



Every time a patient wants to revisit the hospital, he can use the same aadhar or mobile number.



"The idea is to reduce the waiting time in the OPDs and streamline the rush for out-patient consultations. AIIMS Delhi witnesses over 10,000 patients every day seeking OPD services," said an official of the hospital IT Cell.



There is also an option where one can register his/her complaints or problems.



It is noted that patient should bring necessary documents indicating referrals without which appointment shall stand cancelled.

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