KRIMS Health Care

Here are some tips that have resonated from discussions I have held with academic leaders and students about responding to COVID-19: Manage your expectations This is unlikely to be the writer’s retreat that you have long dreamt of. The suggestion that periods of quarantine might bring unprecedented productivity implies we should raise the bar, rather than lower it. Do not underestimate the cognitive and emotional load that this pandemic brings, or the impact it will have on your productivity, at least in the short term. Difficulty concentrating, low motivation and a state of distraction are to be expected. Adaptation will take time. Go easy on yourself. As we settle into this new rhythm of remote work and isolation, we need to be realistic in the goals we set, both for ourselves and others in our charge. Proactively manage your stress threshold Try to lay a solid foundation for your mental health and well-being by prioritizing your sleep, and practise good sleep hygiene (fo...

The Union Health Ministry had on March 27 urged people to take advantage of telemedicine services during the ongoing lockdown. Since then, online doctor consultation has shown a big boost of approximately 60 per cent. Many health and wellness apps have witnessed over 60% increase in doctor consultation on their platform in the backdrop of lockdown throughout the country on account of the Coronavirus crisis. It is highly appreciable that people are staying indoors and turning to online doctor consultation platforms for their healthcare needs. People can consult doctors from the multispeciality hospital in Nagpur on the health and wellness app across specialities, letting hospitals attend more serious patients. Following the suit, KRIMS group of hospitals has also started using telemedicine to treat patients so that they do not risk the infection in the times of pandemic. As the COVID-19 virus wreaks havoc with the healthcare system, telemedicine is stepping up into the spotlight...