Following the decision to initiate COVID-19 Testing inside the Dr. LH Hiranandani Hospital, as reported by ‘The Watchdog News’ on 26 March 2020, the private hospital has become the 53rd Coronavirus testing centre in the country. A source inside the hospital has informed this publication that, nine coronavirus patients have been housed inside the hospitals newly developed COVID-19 Ward.
A senior medical professional working with Hiranandani Hospital has told ‘The Watchdog News’ that patients will be required to purchase a mandatory protective suit and sign a declaration absolving the Hospital management of any legal liability should they contract the virus. “We currently have approximately nine Patients who have been tested positive of COVID-19.”
Speaking to ‘The Watchdog News’ about these developments, the source said, “COVID-19 patients are being housed on the hospitals’ fourth floor, that is where we have established the ward. Patients coming to seek any form of medical assistance will have to purchase a protective medical suit (Hazmat suit) worth rupees 1,400, which has to be to be worn throughout their hospital visit. Furthermore, patients will be asked to sign a mandatory declaration absolving the hospital management of any liability should a patient contract the coronavirus.
“It is my personal advice that resident only come to seek treatment only if it is an absolute emergency. The hospital is not responsible if a patient unintentionally contracts corona while seeking medical treatment. These are desperate times and requires everyone in the community to exercise caution and only venture out if absolutely required.” Added the doctor.
