WINDS OF CHANGE

DSCI offers top facilities on a par with private hospitals
At the first look, it does not look like a typical government hospital - filthy, crowded and run-down. With its swanky looks and state-of-the-art facilities, the Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI) at Dilshad Garden is an example of the beginning of the change that is happening in government hospitals. 

Located inside the Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital complex, it has won the hearts of many with its excellent services to all the classes of the society. Prof R K Grover, director and CEO of the hospital, has taken utmost care to maintain the hospital well and show concern for the people. 

BS Vohra, a resident of Krishna Nagar, whose father was treated here, said, "My father was detected with cancer and it was in the third stage when we got to know about it. We were running all over the city to find the best hospital with best facilities. Obviously, the private hospitals are very expensive. But when I got to know about this hospital, it was a surprise for us. It did not charge anything for admission and the facilities were quite satisfactory." 

The staff and the surroundings of the hospital are welcoming and overwhelming. The hospital is spread over a wide area to accommodate a large number of patients and staff. 

The hospital was inaugurated by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on August 26, 2006 in the presence of area councillors, area MLAs and MPs. 

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The Institute has latest facilities for imaging, laboratories, external radiotherapy, LDR manual brachytherapy and chemotherapy. However, it does not have HDR brachytherapy, surgical facilities, ICU, bone marrow transplant, endoscopy and nuclear medicine facilities. 

HDR brachytherapy, surgical facilities, ICU and endoscopy facilities are expected to be commissioned by December this year while the nuclear medicine and bone marrow transplant facilities are expected to commence by June 2012. 

There are different rooms for kids and other deluxe rooms for those who can afford to pay and stay in a more luxurious environment. 

Gunjan Mehta, a resident of Laxmi Nagar who got her mother treated in this hospital, said, "This hospital is improving day by day. I got my mother operated two years back but now when I come here, I see this hospital getting more and more developed with new machines, techniques and staff." Prof Grover explained his aim for the hospital. "To establish a 'centre of excellence' as a national resource facility in the capital that would provide state-of-the-art diagnostic, early detection and management facilities for patients with various types of cancers. Secondly, to establish and maintain an ultra-modern super specialty hospital to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, interventional and related facilities under one-roof for patients suffering from various types of cancers. These are just minor objectives that we are looking forward to but this hospital is just like my child and I want to develop it by giving it the best facilities in the world. We will strive towards a better future making it the world's cleanest and best government hospital."

The institute has facilities for general and private wards, semi-private wards and deluxe suites depending upon the patient's choice. Facilities in general OPD and general ward are free for all, while in private OPD and wards, the patient will have to pay as per prescribed rates. There is no difference, as far as medical care is concerned, in the treatment of patients, irrespective of their paying capacity. 

The institute is in the process of obtaining formal empanelment with various government/ PSU organis-ations such as CGHS, DGHS, ESI, DDA, Railways and medical insurance agencies, etc., for the conven-ience of patients who may be eligible for medical reimbu-rsement.

  —Priyanka Narula  - City Plus - Dainik Jagran

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