Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health and Neuro and Allied Sciences
October 18, 2023
Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health and Neuro and Allied Sciences (VIMHANS) is a mental healthcare institution in South Delhi. It was founded in 1987 as a tribute to the Indian psychiatrist Vidya Sagar.
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Geography
Location
No. 1, Institutional Area, Nehru Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, India
Rehabilitation: The hospital runs Mental Health and Neuro Rehabilitation Units for Children and Adults.
Mind Body Services in Specialties like: Hypnotherapy, Yoga, NLP, Dietetics and Nutrition
Allied Specialties- Orthopedics, Int Medicine, General & Minimal Invasive Surgery, etc.
Special emphasis on the care of the elderly: Ranging from Acute to Chronic and Home Care as well.
The training programmes at VIMHANS include:
Internship programmes for undergraduates and post graduates, and exposure in Creative Therapy
DNB Psychiatry Programme since 2004
Train the Trainer Programmes: Regular workshops with school counselors since 2000
Internship and Exposure in Dietetics and Nutrition
VIMHANS is the only non-government institution that runs an in-patient facility for persons with mental illness. VIMHANS, also supports community outreach centres in Mehrauli, Delhi and Rohtak, Haryana. The hospital conducts free medical camps in various disciplines in various slums and villages in the National Capital Region.
Controversy and criticismEdit
North India’s first multiple sclerosis treatment centre at VIMHANSEdit
New Delhi's first specialised multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment centre was inaugurated by the Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit at VIMHANS in the presence of the patients, caregivers and doctors. The MS center at VIMHANS would reportedly be North India's first dedicated MS-care centre where patients will get comprehensive management by a team of experts, including neurologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, physical and occupational therapists, urologists, and radiologists, all under the same roof. [1]
Absence of Free Treatment for Poor PatientsEdit
In 2001, Times of India reported that VIMHANS was in violation with an agreement by the Delhi Government. The agreement stipulated that the hospital has to provide free treatment to 70 percent of its admitted patients. VIMHANS ignored this stipulation, and then stated it would provide free treatment to 40 percent of its admitted patients. The latter promise was neither followed through by the trust operating the hospital.[2]
Medical Negligence of Female PatientEdit
In 2005, VIMHANS treated a 43-year-old female patient. The patient suffered a partial paralysis and was admitted to the hospital. During the treatment, the hospital staff mistakenly administered a high dose of steroids into the right arm of the patient. The arm immediately began swelling, the doctors advised that it wasn't dangerous. Eventually, the arm had to be amputated. She was transferred to AIIMS.[3]
Treatment of Gitanjali NagpalEdit
In 2007, under a court order, VIMHANS provided treatment to a well known model named Gitanjali Nagpal.
Treatment of Syd Kid (assumed name)Edit
In 2016, for medical detoxification and supervision, S. Kid checked in voluntarily but, was delayed 48 hours as the beds were unavailable. The patient then, checked in 48 hours later. By that time, the withdrawal symptoms were gone, but he was still taken to the hospital and stays there till date despite the symptoms going away before admission. The patient stays there till date as advised by the doctor.[4][5][6]
ReferencesEdit
^"Health News - Latest Healthcare Industry News Updates".
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^. articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 4 November 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
^. articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 4 November 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
^. articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 4 November 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
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Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health and Neuro and Allied Sciences VIMHANS is a mental healthcare institution in South Delhi It was founded in 1987 as a tribute to the Indian psychiatrist Vidya Sagar Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health Neuro and Allied Sciences GeographyLocationNo 1 Institutional Area Nehru Nagar New Delhi Delhi IndiaServicesHistoryOpened1987LinksWebsitevimhans wbr comListsHospitals in India Contents 1 Healthcare Functions 2 Controversy and criticism 2 1 North India s first multiple sclerosis treatment centre at VIMHANS 2 2 Absence of Free Treatment for Poor Patients 2 3 Medical Negligence of Female Patient 2 4 Treatment of Gitanjali Nagpal 2 5 Treatment of Syd Kid assumed name 3 References 4 External linksHealthcare Functions EditThe focus areas at VIMHANS are Mental Health Psychiatry Psychology Creative Therapies Neurosciences Neurosurgery Neurology Interventional Neuro Radiology Rehabilitation The hospital runs Mental Health and Neuro Rehabilitation Units for Children and Adults Mind Body Services in Specialties like Hypnotherapy Yoga NLP Dietetics and Nutrition Allied Specialties Orthopedics Int Medicine General amp Minimal Invasive Surgery etc Special emphasis on the care of the elderly Ranging from Acute to Chronic and Home Care as well The training programmes at VIMHANS include Internship programmes for undergraduates and post graduates and exposure in Creative Therapy DNB Psychiatry Programme since 2004 Train the Trainer Programmes Regular workshops with school counselors since 2000 Internship and Exposure in Dietetics and NutritionVIMHANS is the only non government institution that runs an in patient facility for persons with mental illness VIMHANS also supports community outreach centres in Mehrauli Delhi and Rohtak Haryana The hospital conducts free medical camps in various disciplines in various slums and villages in the National Capital Region Controversy and criticism EditNorth India s first multiple sclerosis treatment centre at VIMHANS Edit New Delhi s first specialised multiple sclerosis MS treatment centre was inaugurated by the Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit at VIMHANS in the presence of the patients caregivers and doctors The MS center at VIMHANS would reportedly be North India s first dedicated MS care centre where patients will get comprehensive management by a team of experts including neurologists psychologists psychiatrists physical and occupational therapists urologists and radiologists all under the same roof 1 Absence of Free Treatment for Poor Patients Edit In 2001 Times of India reported that VIMHANS was in violation with an agreement by the Delhi Government The agreement stipulated that the hospital has to provide free treatment to 70 percent of its admitted patients VIMHANS ignored this stipulation and then stated it would provide free treatment to 40 percent of its admitted patients The latter promise was neither followed through by the trust operating the hospital 2 Medical Negligence of Female Patient Edit In 2005 VIMHANS treated a 43 year old female patient The patient suffered a partial paralysis and was admitted to the hospital During the treatment the hospital staff mistakenly administered a high dose of steroids into the right arm of the patient The arm immediately began swelling the doctors advised that it wasn t dangerous Eventually the arm had to be amputated She was transferred to AIIMS 3 Treatment of Gitanjali Nagpal Edit In 2007 under a court order VIMHANS provided treatment to a well known model named Gitanjali Nagpal Treatment of Syd Kid assumed name Edit In 2016 for medical detoxification and supervision S Kid checked in voluntarily but was delayed 48 hours as the beds were unavailable The patient then checked in 48 hours later By that time the withdrawal symptoms were gone but he was still taken to the hospital and stays there till date despite the symptoms going away before admission The patient stays there till date as advised by the doctor 4 5 6 References Edit Health News Latest Healthcare Industry News Updates At Vimhans the poor get just a discount Times of India articles timesofindia indiatimes com Archived from the original on 4 November 2013 Retrieved 17 January 2022 Woman loses hand as Vimhans goofs Times of India articles timesofindia indiatimes com Archived from the original on 4 November 2013 Retrieved 17 January 2022 Delhi Commission for Women to re launch Geetanjali Nagpal Times of India articles timesofindia indiatimes com Archived from the original on 4 November 2013 Retrieved 17 January 2022 Gitanjali had to be sedated Vimhans Times of India articles timesofindia indiatimes com Archived from the original on 4 November 2013 Retrieved 17 January 2022 3 more weeks for Gitanjali in Vimhans Times of India articles timesofindia indiatimes com Archived from the original on 4 November 2013 Retrieved 17 January 2022 External links EditOfficial website28 34 9 4 N 77 15 3 E 28 569278 N 77 25083 E 28 569278 77 25083 Retrieved from 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