Press Release Summary = 50% Lifelong Discount on all Medical Procedures & Tests. Unique Plan for Comprehensive Ongoing Care of Diabetic Patients under One Roof
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Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India, Thursday, December 7, 2006 : Oxford Hospital, Chandigarh, launched the DIABETES PLATINUM CLUB (DPC) here today, a special initiative for Diabetic Patients the first time in the history of medicine. This unique scheme offers 50% LIFELONG Discount on all the Medical Procedures & Tests required for the Comprehensive Ongoing Care of Diabetic Patients under a single roof provided by a specialized team of Doctors including Endocrinologist, Internist, Cardiologist, Ophthalmologist and Dietician. This was announced by the DIABETES PLATINUM CLUB (DPC) team of doctors including Dr Deepak Kaura (Cardiologist), Dr S K Mathur (Endocrinologist & Diabetologist), Dr Alok Sharma (Physician & Chest Specialist), Dr Rajan Chugh (Eye Surgeon & Laser Specialist) and Dietician Shivani.
Registration for DPC at the Oxford Hospital, Chandigarh will begin from December 7, 2006. A total of 500 patients on first come first serve basis will be registered. The registration fee for LIFELONG membership is just Rs. 500/-. All patients will be issued Diabetes Platinum Card on registration. There is no bar of age or sex etc. for getting oneself registered for the DPC. This kind of a facility is being presented for the first time in the history of medical world.
Diabetes, one of the most prevalent of human disorders, is taking epidemic proportion all over the world. It is believed that by 2015 India will be the world leader in this devastating epidemic. Our Country already has nearly 33 million people suffering from diabetes and it is estimated that larger number may also be on the verge of developing diabetes, a condition called pre-diabetic. The increased incidence of obesity has been the key factor in development of Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol etc. The advent of junk food has led to significant increase in childhood obesity and as a result there is increased incidence of diabetes in children.
A diabetic patient in his lifetime may suffer from multiple complications pertaining to various organs of our body including Eye, Heart, Brain, Nerves and Kidneys. The cost of diabetes care is prohibitive for the common man. Since it is a multi system disorder, Diabetes causes damage to most of the human organs/systems.
Speaking at the launch of DIABETES PLATINUM CLUB, Dr Deepak Kaura, CEO, Oxford Hospital, said, "At Oxford we understand the plight of a Diabetic Patient. A diabetic patient faces multiple complications, requires regular visits to the doctor, frequent lab tests and may have to undergo other medical procedures. Cost becomes a major factor for the common man. It is our endeavor to provide a life long solution for them via the DIABETES PLATINUM CLUB. Hence, our aim to provide comprehensive and cost effective care to the patients by the specialists working under one roof, has been the reason of setting up of DPC."
Patients registered with the DPC will avail 50% concession on any Diabetes related medical requirements during their lifetime including Outdoor Consultations, Indoor Admissions, Laboratory Investigations, Operations / Surgery of any kind, Special tests including Angiography, Angioplasty, Dialysis etc. However, cost of Drugs and Consumables like Stents etc. are not included in this special scheme.
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