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Himachal approves geriatric medicine departments at three medical colleges

Shimla, Nov 15 (UNI)The Himachal Pradesh government has approved the establishment of dedicated Departments of Geriatric Medicine at three government medical colleges in the state to strengthen specialised healthcare facilities for senior citizens.
The departments will be set up at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla, Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College (RPGMC), Tanda in Kangra district, and Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College (SLBSGMC), Nerchowk in Mandi district. The government has also approved the creation and filling up of requisite posts of Assistant Professors and Senior Residents for these departments.
The initiative aims to provide specialised medical care to elderly people, particularly those suffering from age-related diseases, multiple health conditions and other complications associated with ageing.
Geriatric medicine is a specialised branch of medical science dealing with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases among elderly people. It also focuses on addressing physical and mental health challenges arising from the ageing process, with an emphasis on maintaining functional independence and improving the quality of life of senior citizens.
Unlike conventional medical specialities that generally concentrate on individual organs or organ systems, geriatric medicine adopts a comprehensive approach to patient care. It takes into account the overall health, functional abilities, psychological well-being and social requirements of elderly patients.
The speciality also helps distinguish between medical conditions and the normal effects of ageing, enabling appropriate treatment, early diagnosis and prevention of age-related disabilities.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the state government was committed to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and ensuring accessible, quality and specialised medical services for all sections of society, particularly senior citizens.
He said the elderly population required special attention and comprehensive healthcare facilities to address the medical and psychological challenges associated with ageing.
The Chief Minister said the establishment of dedicated Departments of Geriatric Medicine at the three medical colleges would facilitate specialised diagnosis and treatment for elderly patients and help them lead healthier and more dignified lives.
He said the government was according priority to strengthening medical education institutions and expanding specialised healthcare services across Himachal Pradesh.
The new departments would provide an institutional framework for geriatric healthcare while also creating opportunities for specialised medical training and developing expertise in the field, he added.
Sukhu said the initiative would help ensure comprehensive, compassionate and patient-centric healthcare for senior citizens in the state.
The move is aimed at addressing the specialised healthcare requirements of an ageing population through dedicated medical facilities and trained professionals at three major government medical institutions.
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