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What to Expect

Your Care Pathway from Consultation to Complete Recovery

Knowing what happens next reduces anxiety and speeds up healing. We have structured a seamless patient journey that covers administrative, clinical, and home recovery support.

01

Pre-Admission Counseling & Guidance

Our patient relationship executives discuss proposed schedules, financial estimates, and hospital logistics. This includes initiating pre-anesthetic checkups (PAC), organizing medication adjustments, and verifying insurance approvals beforehand to avoid delays.

02

Outpatient & Diagnostic Review

Upon arrival, patients undergo diagnostic evaluations in our radiology or pathology wings. Digital reports are synced immediately, and senior consultants conduct initial reviews. Any specialized multi-departmental inputs are lined up at this stage.

03

Inpatient Care & Clinical Management

For surgical patients, admissions are processed seamlessly into our ward or room categories. Inpatient care is supervised by the leading senior consultant, backed by round-the-clock intensive care physicians and nursing teams executing recovery guidelines.

04

Discharge Protocol & Care Education

On the day of discharge, a comprehensive medical summary is prepared. We provide direct consultation covering take-home medications, wound management guidelines, dietary instructions, and emergency contact details, ensuring you feel confident returning home.

05

Post-Discharge Rehabilitation & Recovery Support

Our care continues at home. We arrange scheduled physical therapy visits, tele-monitoring check-ins from our nursing station, and set up your follow-up appointments with the senior consultant to verify recovery progress.

Hassle-Free TPA & Cashless Insurance Approvals

NHS Hospital Jalandhar is empaneled with major Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) and public/private health insurance providers to support cashless treatments.

Our dedicated TPA Desk coordinates pre-authorization requests, queries, and settlement approvals directly with your insurance provider, reducing your out-of-pocket stress.

  • Cashless treatment verification within hours
  • Assistance with reimbursement documentation
  • Coverage guidance for robotic joint surgeries

TPA Help Desk Contact

Need to verify if your policy covers robotic joint surgery or neurosurgery at NHS?

Direct Helpline 0181 - 4707700

Alternatively, email your policy card and doctor's recommendation to info@nhshospital.in for quick review.

Planning an Admission?

Connect with our admission desk to clarify procedures, verify insurance coverage, or resolve diagnostic prep requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to key questions regarding the admission, hospitalization, and recovery process.

For a planned admission, the steps include: 1. Pre-admission counseling and diagnostic checks; 2. Submission of medical history; 3. Room allotment; and 4. Pre-operative clinical evaluation by our senior consultants.
Upon admission, submit your insurance card and identity documents to our Cashless Desk. Our coordinators will compile the clinical files and submit them to your TPA for approval, usually completed within 2-4 hours.
On the day of discharge, your consultant reviews your condition, coordinates with the nursing desk to compile your medical summary, processes the final TPA billing approval, and guides you through take-home medicines.
We provide a personalized discharge folder containing detailed dietary guidelines, physiotherapy routines, and scheduled follow-up dates to ensure a safe, guided rehabilitation phase at home.