The Division of General Medicine at Guwahati Metro Hospital has a group of specialist doctors and allied health staff who are dedicated in providing patient-centred, evidence-based medical care in a clinical environment supported by education and research. This division embodies the mission to bring healthcare of national standards within the reach of every individual by achieving high standards of clinical care by integrated clinical practice, education and research.
The range of diseases managed by the Department includes – general sickness to the management of chronic and complex diseases. Some of the services rendered at the Department are given as below:
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Primary care, including routine check-ups
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Emergency care
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Diabetes management
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Pain management
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Musculoskeletal services
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Mental health assessment
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Education programs
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Women’s preventive health care
Department of General Medicine plays a pivotal role in managing and coordinating the management of cases in Guwahati Metro Hospital. It caters to the needs of variety of patients from around the country with curative, preventive, rehabilitative and palliative care. Doctors focus on diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the body as well as internal organs such as fever, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. They have a wide exposure and knowledge of the entire body. They are also best suited to diagnose patients and guide them to appropriate specialists for further treatment.