OPD is the front door of a hospital. Long queues and repeated data entry here set the mood for the whole visit.
The ideal OPD flow
- Search the patient by mobile number or UHID; register once if new.
- Choose the doctor; the consultation fee fills automatically.
- Take payment and issue the OPD card with a token.
- Record vitals before consultation.
- Doctor consults; prescription and orders are saved to the record.
- Follow-up date and fee rules apply on the next visit.
Where time is lost
| Problem | Software fix |
|---|---|
| Re-typing the same patient | Unique patient ID with search by mobile |
| Wrong doctor fee | Doctor-wise fee and follow-up rules |
| Crowded waiting area | Token queue and display board |
| Cash handling errors | Cash, UPI, card and split payment with receipts |
| Lost paper cards | Digital record and printable card |
Numbers to watch
- Average registration time
- Average wait before consultation
- Share of follow-up visits
- Collection by doctor and payment mode
Small changes that cut waiting time
- Separate counters or tokens for new and follow-up patients.
- Record vitals while patients wait, not in the consultation room.
- Display the token board in the waiting area.
- Offer appointment slots for patients who can plan, and keep a walk-in queue for the rest.
- Review peak hours and add staff at the desk in those hours.
Note: NexoraHMS includes patient registration with UHID and ABHA fields, token queue, vitals, follow-up validity and a token board for the waiting area.
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