RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC) will provide outpatient department (OPD) consultations only to patients with prior appointments from November 1, aiming to reduce waiting times and improve patient management.
According to a statement issued by the institute, patients have been advised to confirm their appointments by telephone before visiting the hospital to avoid inconvenience. Under the new system, walk-in consultations will no longer be available.
Patients can book appointments by calling (051) 9281111 on extensions 1180, 1181, 1182 or 1183. They have also been advised to arrive at their scheduled time and consult the doctor assigned to them.
The institute had earlier announced the change on its official Instagram account, asking patients to book their slots in advance. The hospital is located on Rawal Road in Rawalpindi
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RIC is a specialised public-sector cardiac hospital that treats patients from Rawalpindi division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir and other parts of the country. The institute has also taken steps in recent years to improve patient services and expand its OPD facilities.
