Updated On: 21 December, 2023 07:11 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Move will help keep crowds under control, result in faster consultations; circular calls for stricter attendance system

Patients from suburbs and across state opt for the four hospitals as they provide quality care at affordable rates. Representation pic
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has instructed the four civic-run medical college hospitals to open out-patient department (OPD) registrations at 7 am to prevent overcrowding.
“Delays in opening the OPD are resulting in long waiting periods for patients,” said Dr Sudhakar Shinde, additional municipal commissioner (health). A circular to this effect was released on Tuesday, directing Sion, KEM, Nair and Cooper hospitals to open their OPDs promptly at 8 am.