Kamla Nehru Hospital (KNH) is a tertiary teaching hospital located on the Gandhi Medical College campus in Bhopal. It is a public teaching/tertiary care unit that houses several key departments including pediatric services, burns & plastic surgery, radiodiagnosis and central pathology facilities. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
🚨 Emergency & Immediate Help
For mass-casualty / Bhopal Gas Tragedy follow-up clinics and specialized care units (historically maintained at KNH), contact the hospital casualty or the Gandhi Medical College administrative desk for current directions. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
🏥 Hospital Services & Departments
Core Departments
- Pediatric Medicine & Pediatric Surgery.
- Burns & Plastic Surgery (major burns care).
- Ophthalmology (temporarily shifted arrangements at times).
Diagnostics & Support
- Radio-diagnosis (X-ray, CT, Ultrasound), Radiotherapy services.
- Central Pathology Laboratory (hematology, biochemistry, microbiology).
Public / Teaching Role
- Teaching & training (affiliated to Gandhi Medical College) and tertiary referral care for the region. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Pediatrics & Pediatric Surgery
Burns & Plastic Surgery
Radio-diagnosis & Pathology
🗓️ Appointments & OPD
OPD & Consultant Clinics
- OPD schedules vary by department and consultant — check with the hospital OPD reception or official Gandhi Medical College / hospital desk for current timings. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Walk-in and emergency patients are seen via casualty; elective OPD visits usually require registration at OPD counters.
Teleconsultation & Follow-up
- Check with the hospital administration or college portals for teleconsult facilities and follow-up clinics.
Booking & Enquiries
- Contact the hospital switchboard / OPD reception for appointments and departmental contact numbers. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
🛏️ Inpatient / Admission
Admission Process
- Emergency admissions via Casualty; planned admissions via Admissions / Bed Allocation office.
- Carry valid photo ID, prior records and insurance documents (if applicable).
Room Types & Billing
- Public teaching hospitals typically provide general wards, semi-private & private options; billing & subsidies follow government / institutional policy — confirm at Billing/Accounts. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Discharge & Follow-up
- Discharge summary, prescriptions & follow-up instructions are provided at discharge; request additional copies if needed.
💳 Insurance & Payments
KNH / Gandhi Medical College adheres to government schemes and empanelled insurance/TPA arrangements where applicable. For cashless pre-authorisation, claims support and TPA enquiries, contact the hospital billing / insurance desk on arrival. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
🧭 Patient & Visitor Facilities
Visiting Hours
- Visiting hours differ by ward & ICU — confirm at the ward nursing station on arrival.
Cafeteria & Food
- On-site cafeteria / visitor vending options available; patient diets maintained per clinical orders.
Pharmacy & Blood Bank
- In-house or campus pharmacies and blood bank services are available for patient needs; after-hours arrangements may be coordinated via casualty. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
♿ Accessibility & Comfort
- Wheelchair access, ramps and lifts to clinical floors; assistance available at Helpdesk / Admissions.
- Language assistance commonly available in Hindi & English; request help if needed.
🛟 Support Services
- Medical Records: Obtain discharge summaries & investigation reports from Medical Records / Registration counter.
- Lab Reports: Collect at Diagnostics counter; digital reports may be available through college/hospital portals where implemented. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
- Second Opinions / Referrals: Request referral or second opinion clinics via the relevant department or OPD reception.
📍 Nearby Essentials
Pharmacies
- Multiple pharmacies and medical stores serve the Gandhi Medical College / Fatehgarh area — ask reception for nearest 24×7 outlet.
Accommodation
- Guest houses, lodges and hotels are available in Bhopal city; Patient Relations or local directories can advise options by budget & proximity.
Transport
- Local taxis, app-cabs and public transport serve the campus; nearest major rail/air hubs are in Bhopal city.
📝 Feedback & Grievances
- Helpdesk / Information: Main helpdesk at hospital / campus entrance.
- Patient Grievance Redressal: Use the institute grievance cell or contact details available on the Gandhi Medical College / hospital citizen charter pages. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
- Lost & Found: Report at Security/Helpdesk with item details, ward/area & approximate time.
🧑💻 Official Links & Further Reading
Kamla Nehru Hospital — Bhopal is a public teaching tertiary hospital serving the Gandhi Medical College campus and regional referral needs. For urgent referrals, casualty admissions or mass-casualty follow-up coordination, contact the emergency/casualty number listed above. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
🔎 Quick Actions
📍 Address & Map
Kamla Nehru Hospital
Gandhi Medical College campus, Fatehgarh / Royal Market area, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
