JAMMU: In a significant stride towards enhancing healthcare accessibility and collaboration, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Vijaypur (Jammu) is set to commence its tele-consultation services from 27th March. This groundbreaking initiative aims to facilitate doctor-to-doctor tele-consultations, empowering doctors not only from Jammu and Kashmir but also from other states. It will enable them to seek expert opinions from consultants of numerous departments (Speciality & Super-speciality) of AIIMS Jammu. The doctors will be using the e-Sanjeevani platform to get expert opinion from renowned medical professionals of AIIMS Jammu, receiving vital insights and guidance on challenging medical issues. This collaborative approach will foster knowledge exchange and will ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care, regardless of their geographical location. Announcing the commencement, Prof (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta, Executive Director & CEO of AIIMS Vijaypur, emphasized the Institution’s commitment to serve the mankind as a referral hospital and extending its expertise beyond its premises. He stated, “AIIMS Jammu, a referral hospital, aspires to fulfill its duty to provide services to regional doctors. With the introduction of tele-consultation services through the e-Sanjeevani portal, the Institute aims to bridge the gap between healthcare providers and ensure timely access to specialized care. It will add value to patients’ lives by saving their time and money by eliminating the need to travel to hospitals.” The tele-consultation schedule, featuring specialty-wise consultations, will be available on the AIIMS Jammu website – https://www.aiimsjammu.edu.in. Regional doctors may visit the e-Sanjeevani portal for detailed information and to schedule tele-consultation appointments.
