AIIMS Delhi Prioritizes Serious Cases, Urges Minor Ailments to Local Hospitals

• AIIMS Delhi implements new rules prioritizing treatment for serious and complex diseases, urging patients with minor ailments like cold, cough, or fever to seek local care.
• Director Dr. M. Srinivas states AIIMS is a tertiary care center for severe illnesses, not common seasonal ailments, to optimize limited resources.
• Patients with online appointments, referred cases, and those with serious conditions will receive priority treatment.
• The online system is being strengthened with a dashboard for information; manual processes will be phased out by April 1st for better organization.
• AIIMS offers facilities like Vishram Sadan (1500 beds with NCI Jhajjar, ₹20/day) and free e-shuttle services for patients and families.

Why It Matters: AIIMS Delhi shifts focus to critical care, prioritizing serious patients and online appointments for efficient service.