World's First Awake Cardiac Bypass and Valve Surgery in India
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The Wockhardt Hospital Heart Care is the pioneer of the world's First Awake Bypass surgery .Dr Vivek Jawali,Chief Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon had performed this surgery first in 2005 and had set a benchmark by successfully performing an Awake Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Repair Surgery (AMIHVRS) on a 49-year-old woman .This surgery was conducted without using general anesthesia or ventilator support, while the patient was on a heart lung machine.
While the patient had multifaceted medical complications, including an aortic valve disorder. Her lung condition did not permit the use of a ventilator and she was at high risk for general anesthesia.
Though the patient had been advised aortic valve replacement surgery,The cardiac care team at Wockhardt had devised a surgical procedure to repair, rather than replace the aortic valve through a minimal incision, while using the technique of high thoracic epidural analgesia.
Read more about this Pioneering Awake Bypass Heart Surgery here
Vishal Bali on His "Budget Wishlist"for the Indian Healthcare Sector
Monday, June 29, 2009
The Annual 2009 Indian budget promises to pave way for some big ticket economic reforms. While the Industry is expecting the finance minister to give a pep pill to the Indian Economy by accelerating Government Spending in Infrastructure ,the Indian Healthcare Industry needs some urgent reforms to take care of its large population and their healthcare needs.
Here is Vishal Bali,CEO Wockhardt Hospitals who lists out his "Budget Wishlist" to improve the "Wellness Index of India"
Here is Vishal Bali,CEO Wockhardt Hospitals who lists out his "Budget Wishlist" to improve the "Wellness Index of India"
- India has 16% of the world’s population ,18% of the world’s mortality, 20% of the worlds morbidity and healthcare expenditure in the country is a miniscule 1% of Global expenditure.As one of the fastest growing economy’s in the world we cannot afford to rank 171 out of 175 amongst countries surveyed by WHO in terms of percentage of GDP spent in public sector on healthcare.
- In the same survey India ranks 17th in terms of private sector spending on health which now contributes 4.3% of the GDP spent on healthcare in the country.Amongst the BRIC countries India ranks the lowest with a 5.2% of GDP spent on healthcare while Brazil spends 7.6%,Russia 6.1% and China 5.4%.
- It is therefore time that India drives its economy on the fundamentals of growth in the healthcare sector and Budget 2009 should provide the necessary impetus for this growth.
- Give Infrastructure or National Priority sector status to the sector to support and improve the overall investment in the sector both at the urban and rural level.
- Govt spending on healthcare must increase to 2% of GDP from the current 0.9% to provide higher outlay for healthcare infrastructure expansion and provision.Public and Private healthcare combined spending should target 7% of GDP
- Reallocation of resources of Govt spending on healthcare, higher outlay towards health insurance coverage schemes to widen affordability and accessibility.
- A National Disease Surveillance Authority to be set up under the Ministry Of Health to consistently map,monitor and survey the prevalence of disease segments amongst the population in the country.
- Provide immediate impetus to grow the health insurance sector.Table and pass the Insurance reform bill to increase FDI in health insurance cos; to 49%. Move towards compulsory health insurance coverage.
- Introduce Healthcare Investment Zones to provide Medical Technology cos; and consumable manufacturers subsidized real estate and 10 year tax holiday to help local growth of this industry.
- Introduce a Wellness Tax Incentive for employers towards implementation of preventive and wellness initiatives for employees and their families.
- Reform Medical Education system to enable higher private sector participation.
Happy Doctors Day Greetings from Wockhardt Hospitals
Singapore Healthcare Travel Congress 2009: Towards Globalisation of Healthcare
Friday, June 26, 2009
Around 30 Heathcare professionals and international healthcare leaders are due to speak in Singapore at the Healthcare Travel Congress 2009 , organised by Informa Life Sciences from 29 to 30 June 2009. These leading medical and healthcare experts will share their vision and insights on medical tourism, with topics varying from cross-border marketing, patient care and safety, medical insurance, strategic partnerships,telemedecine initiatives and quality accreditation.
Ruben Toral, President, International Medical Travel Association, will open the Healthcare Travel Congress 2009 at Fairmont Hotel, Singapore. The congress theme, The Globalisation of Healthcare, underscores the need to address areas crucial to the expansion and sustainability of the booming medical tourism businesses in Asia.
Speakers at the Singapore Healthcare Travel Congress 2009 includes:
- Brent Phillips, International Administrator, Mayo Clinic, USA
- Josef Woodman, Author, Patients without Borders, USA
- Prof. Tan Ser Kiat, Group CEO, Singhealth, Singapore
- Vishal Bali, CEO, Wockhardt Hospitals Group, India
- Anil Maini, President-Corporate Strategy, Apollo Hospitals Group, India
- Dr. Claudia Mika, President, Telemedicine for the Mobile Society (TEMOS), Germany
- Dr. Tyrone Goh, Executive Director, National Healthcare Group, Singapore
- Dr. Jason Yap, Director (Marketing), Raffles Hospital of the Raffles
- Medical Group, Singapore
- Ruben Toral, President, International Medical Travel Association (IMTA)
- Kenneth Mays, Director of Marketing, Bumrungrad International, Thailand
- Ori Karev, CEO, United Health International, USA
Some of the healthcare topics to be covered includes
- US Payer Insight: What Payers want from International Providers
- Promoting Physicians To Attract Local and Global Patients
- Riding On The New Online Marketing Platform
- Leveraging On Telemedicine Technologies To Enhance Post Operative Care
- Dealing with Malpractice and Liabilities: Protection Strategies for the
- Providers
- Developing and Managing International Patient Centres (IPCs)
- Effective International Preferred Provider Organization (IPPO)
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Foot Care For Diabetic Patients
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Proper foot care for diabetic patients is very important. Poor foot care with diabetes can lead to serious health problems, including Foot ulceration, sepsis, and amputation are known and feared by almost every person who has diabetes diagnosed. Yet these are potentially the most preventable of all diabetic complications by the simplest techniques of education and care.
A person with diabetes, is more vulnerable to foot problems Every 30 seconds a leg is lost to diabetes somewhere in the worldbecause diabetes can damage your nerves and reduce blood flow to your feet. The American Diabetes Association estimates that one in five people with diabetes who seek hospital care do so for foot problems. By taking proper care of your feet, most serious health problems associated with diabetes can be prevented.
However some people have very low risk while some have very high risk. Grading the risk helps the individuals and the health professionals to take appropriate measures without being too relaxed or too strict. This is not only good for the individuals, it also helps to direct valuable health care resources to people who need it. Patients at low risk only need general advice. Patients at high risk need detailed, specific and practical footcare instruction.
The overall risk of an individual developing a diabetic foot ulcer is determined by a combination of factors. In general, the risk is higher if:
- Neuropathy is more severe (because more sensation is lost)
- Peripheral vascular disease is more severe (because there is less circulation to bring enough oxygen to repair tissue damage)
- There are coexisting abnormalities of the shape of the foot which make the local effects of neuropathy or vascular disease more severe (because it increases local pressure and callus)
- The person is unable to practise reasonable self care to maintain general condition of the feet and to prevent trauma (because there are more chances of damaging the feet)
- The diabetic control is very poor (because of susceptibility to infection and poor wound healing)
- There is a past history of foot ulceration due to diabetes (because the above factors often persist)
Here are some diabetes foot care tips to follow.
- Wash and Dry Your Feet Daily
- Use mild soaps.
- Use warm water
- Pat your skin dry; do not rub. Thoroughly dry your feet.
- After washing, use lotion on your feet to prevent cracking. Do not put lotion between your toes.
Examine Your Feet Each Day
- Check the tops and bottoms of your feet. Have someone else look at your feet if you cannot see them.
- Check for dry, cracked skin.
- Look for blisters, cuts, scratches, or other sores.
- Check for redness, increased warmth, or tenderness when touching any area of your feet.
- Check for ingrown toenails, corns, and calluses.
- If you get a blister or sore from your shoes, do not "pop" it. Apply a bandage and wear a different pair of shoes.
Take Care of Your Toenails
- Cut toenails after bathing, when they are soft.
- Cut toenails straight across and smooth with a nail file.
- Avoid cutting into the corners of toes.
- You may want a podiatrist (foot doctor) to cut your toenails.
Be Careful When Exercising
- Walk and exercise in comfortable shoes.
- Do not exercise when you have open sores on your feet.
- Protect Your Feet With Shoes and Socks
- Never go barefoot. Always protect your feet by wearing shoes or hard-soled slippers or footwear.
- Avoid shoes with high heels and pointed toes.
- Avoid shoes that expose your toes or heels (such as open-toed shoes or sandals). These types of shoes increase your risk for injury and potential infections.
- Try on new footwear with the type of socks you usually wear.
- Do not wear new shoes for more than an hour at a time.
- Look and feel inside your shoes before putting them on to make sure there are no foreign objects or rough areas.
- Avoid tight socks.
- Wear natural-fiber socks (cotton, wool, or a cotton-wool blend).
- Wear special shoes if your health care provider recommends them.
- Wear shoes/boots that will protect your feet from various weather conditions (cold, moisture, etc.).
- Make sure your shoes fit properly. If you have neuropathy (nerve damage), you may not notice that your shoes are too tight. Perform the "footwear test" described below.
To schedule an health check or a diabetic check ,please email to enquiries@wockhardthospitals.net
courtesy:
Diabetic Foot Diseases
Webmd.com
courtesy:
Diabetic Foot Diseases
Webmd.com
Wockhardt Hospitals Telemedecine Initiatives
Patients in rural India are finally being able to get expert advice from a specialist in a metro or even from a doctor from India's top corporate Hospitals like Wockhardt Hospitals without having to move out of their environs which was unthinkable in the past,but is a growing reality today.
The healthcare industry seems to be venturing into telemedicine in a big way with hospital groups trying to `virtually' expand their reach.
Telemedecine has provided Healthcare Companies the opportunity to have the tie-ups by creating linkages among smaller hospitals and larger super-speciality healthcare centers within the group, connecting with hospitals overseas as well as educational institutions.
Telemedicine may be as simple as two health professionals discussing a case over the telephone, or as complex as using satellite technology and video-conferencing equipment to conduct a real-time consultation between medical specialists in two different countries.
Wockhardt Hospitals have already put in place 2 tele-medicine centres - one in Chitradurga in Karnataka and the second one at Erode in Tamil Nadu. Both these centres are catering to rural / semi urban patients and are linked to the state of the art tertiary care hospital at our Hospital at Bannerghatta Road in Bangalore. Through this network, patients are in a position to utilize the services of specialist doctors at the Wockhardt Hospitals which in the normal course would not have been accessible to them on account of both affordability and distance. Tele consultations are provided free of cost to all patients.
A third centre is expected to be commissioned by July 2009 in the Coorg district of Karnataka - which again is an area that is severely under served in terms of healthcare facilities. Over the next one year, the Company expects to put in place tele medicine centres in the Konkan areas of Maharashtra as well as in some North Eastern States.
The healthcare industry seems to be venturing into telemedicine in a big way with hospital groups trying to `virtually' expand their reach.
Telemedecine has provided Healthcare Companies the opportunity to have the tie-ups by creating linkages among smaller hospitals and larger super-speciality healthcare centers within the group, connecting with hospitals overseas as well as educational institutions.
Telemedicine may be as simple as two health professionals discussing a case over the telephone, or as complex as using satellite technology and video-conferencing equipment to conduct a real-time consultation between medical specialists in two different countries.
Wockhardt Hospitals have already put in place 2 tele-medicine centres - one in Chitradurga in Karnataka and the second one at Erode in Tamil Nadu. Both these centres are catering to rural / semi urban patients and are linked to the state of the art tertiary care hospital at our Hospital at Bannerghatta Road in Bangalore. Through this network, patients are in a position to utilize the services of specialist doctors at the Wockhardt Hospitals which in the normal course would not have been accessible to them on account of both affordability and distance. Tele consultations are provided free of cost to all patients.
A third centre is expected to be commissioned by July 2009 in the Coorg district of Karnataka - which again is an area that is severely under served in terms of healthcare facilities. Over the next one year, the Company expects to put in place tele medicine centres in the Konkan areas of Maharashtra as well as in some North Eastern States.
The Nest Birthing Services at Bangerghatta Road,Bangalore
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
The NEST birthing suites at Bannerghata Road Center at Wockhardt Hospitals,fulfills two big concerns during pregnancy and delivery,safety and comfort. Today's women juggles between her career demands and family’s needs. With more and more nuclear families on the rise, the support system that a woman earlier was used to is no longer there.
With increasing responsibilities at work besides managing home, she has barely has time to look after herself. A lot of questions that a pregnant woman looks forward remains unanswered. and is left to the hands of the caregiver . The Nest Birthing Services is an one stop destination for Women for the next nine months.
The Nest is a part of Wockhardt Hospitals Woman Care that derives its safety standards from Harvard Medical International ( HMI)
The” Nest Birthing center is backed by Wockhardt clinical specialties. with a wide choice of eminent obstetricians and gynecologists and specialties from other disciplines. Along with a team of highly trained nurses and paramedics our excellence in clinical care is complemented by the latest technology in terms of investigations, diagnosis and treatments. Our state of the art Neonatal Intensive Clinic Unit (NICU), blood bank and emergency service stand by as a guard against surprises in the last moment.
For nine months the Nest offers you superlative care in a homely and caring environment. Our ante –natal program prepares you and your spouse both physically and emotionally for the birth of your baby. Our (Labor Delivery Postpartum) LDRP and elegant birthing suites are designed to make your stay during your delivery memorable and pleasant. We emphasis on natural birthing and provide you support services like Lamaze and ante natal classes. We give you the option of comfortable natural birthing with painless delivery techniques. Pregnancy is something to look forward to at the “ Nest Birthing Center.
Wockhardt Hospitals “Nest TLC Package” (Tender Loving Care)For Pregnant Women
The baby in the womb goes through the same emotions as you do. The Nest TLC privilege package monitors your health and after your delivery, your babies health. This special TLC package performs all ante-natal tests, routine investigations and support services like Lamaze and yoga and of course plenty of Tender Loving and Care.
Details of the TLC Package for Pregnant Women
With increasing responsibilities at work besides managing home, she has barely has time to look after herself. A lot of questions that a pregnant woman looks forward remains unanswered. and is left to the hands of the caregiver . The Nest Birthing Services is an one stop destination for Women for the next nine months.
The Nest is a part of Wockhardt Hospitals Woman Care that derives its safety standards from Harvard Medical International ( HMI)
The” Nest Birthing center is backed by Wockhardt clinical specialties. with a wide choice of eminent obstetricians and gynecologists and specialties from other disciplines. Along with a team of highly trained nurses and paramedics our excellence in clinical care is complemented by the latest technology in terms of investigations, diagnosis and treatments. Our state of the art Neonatal Intensive Clinic Unit (NICU), blood bank and emergency service stand by as a guard against surprises in the last moment.
For nine months the Nest offers you superlative care in a homely and caring environment. Our ante –natal program prepares you and your spouse both physically and emotionally for the birth of your baby. Our (Labor Delivery Postpartum) LDRP and elegant birthing suites are designed to make your stay during your delivery memorable and pleasant. We emphasis on natural birthing and provide you support services like Lamaze and ante natal classes. We give you the option of comfortable natural birthing with painless delivery techniques. Pregnancy is something to look forward to at the “ Nest Birthing Center.
Wockhardt Hospitals “Nest TLC Package” (Tender Loving Care)For Pregnant Women
The baby in the womb goes through the same emotions as you do. The Nest TLC privilege package monitors your health and after your delivery, your babies health. This special TLC package performs all ante-natal tests, routine investigations and support services like Lamaze and yoga and of course plenty of Tender Loving and Care.
Details of the TLC Package for Pregnant Women
- Gynecologists consultations from second trisemester onwards till delivery(12-14 consultations)
- Pediatrician consultation for post delivery -3 visits ( 1 month to 3 months)
- All standard lab tests from second trisemester (13th week ) upto delivery 92-4 times as per doctors recommendation.
- Tetanus Injections (2-3 times ) s per doctors recommendation
- The Lamaze classes ( on registration )
- nte-Natal education
- Physiotherapists counseling ( for C –Section)
- Newborn screening tests
- All requirements for the baby (diaper clothes, tie cloths etc are taken care by the hospital during the stay (3 days for normal and 5 days for C section )
- Operation Theatre Charges
- Consumables, disposables and medicines used during delivery
- Antibiotics used for C Section
- Diet/Dietician counseling
- NST Charges
- 24 hours nursing care
Extra Value Added Services Provided in the TLC Package
- Welcome Kit
- Wockhardt pregnancy Guide Book
- Gift hamper at the time of discharge
- Baby Album
- Baby Name Book
- Wockhardt Birth Certificate
- Photo Frame with Photo
Lab tests included along with the TLC Package are
- *CBC
- VDRL
- HBSAG
- Urine Routine
- Blood Sugar
- HB
- TSH
- Blood Grouping
- Platelet Count
- HIV 1& 2
- RBS
- Post Prandial blood Sugar
- OGCT ( if history of diabetes
- TSH
- New Born Screening Tests
Ultrasound Included are
- NT Scan
- Anomalies Scan
- BPS Scan for bio- physical profile(3rd trisemester)
- This Package does not Include
- Any stay in the hospital beyond the delivery period package ( 3 days in case of normal delivery and 5 days in case of C-Section )
- NICU or ICU stay
The Following are not a part of standard charges
Consumables over the limit
Cost of certain drugs and medicines used under special circumstances
Visit of consultants of other specialties like a urologist
Vaccine cost for the baby
Any additional physiotherapy sessions
Investigations, medication and treatments for any pre-existing diseases
Additional investigation lab tests in addition to the regular pregnancy tests in case of any complications
3D/4D Scan
Cost for epidural Analgesia
Triple Market tests
For consulatations and enquiries email us at enquiries@wockhardthospitas.net
Consumables over the limit
Cost of certain drugs and medicines used under special circumstances
Visit of consultants of other specialties like a urologist
Vaccine cost for the baby
Any additional physiotherapy sessions
Investigations, medication and treatments for any pre-existing diseases
Additional investigation lab tests in addition to the regular pregnancy tests in case of any complications
3D/4D Scan
Cost for epidural Analgesia
Triple Market tests
For consulatations and enquiries email us at enquiries@wockhardthospitas.net
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