Home Care & Tele-consult in Bharuch — Samarth Chest Hospital & ICU

About this service

Comprehensive DOTS-aligned management of pulmonary and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis, including drug-resistant TB — with adherence support and side-effect monitoring throughout therapy.

Free linkage with the national TB programme
Baseline and follow-up sputum, LFT, RFT
Drug-resistance workup and second-line therapy
Counselling for the patient and family

About Home Care & Tele-Consultation at Samarth Chest Hospital, Bharuch

For stable follow-up, prescription refills, report discussion and home-oxygen or BiPAP guidance, our tele-consultation and home-care service brings the pulmonologist to you. Video consults are ideal for elderly, immunocompromised or geographically distant patients who do not need a hands-on examination on that visit.

Who typically needs this

Stable asthma/COPD follow-up and refills
Report discussion after PFT, HRCT or blood tests
Post-discharge review after admission or ICU
Home oxygen or BiPAP titration & compliance check
Second-opinion review for out-of-town patients

How to prepare

Keep all reports as PDF or clear photos ready
Note current medication list and doses
Check phone/video, mic and stable internet
Have blood-pressure and SpO₂ readings if a home device is available

What to expect

Scheduled 15–20 minute video slot
Structured symptom and medication review
Digital prescription and next-step plan
Home-visit arrangement when clinically indicated

After the visit

Prescription and advice sent digitally
Pharmacy delivery can be coordinated in Bharuch city
Clear plan on when a physical review is next needed

Why patients in Bharuch choose Samarth Chest Hospital

Consultation directly with the treating pulmonologist
Continuity with your in-clinic records
Safe alternative for elderly and immunocompromised patients
Structured escalation to the clinic or RICU if needed

Frequently asked questions

Which conditions are suitable for tele-consultation?

Stable follow-up of asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, post-COVID recovery, report review and prescription refills. New chest pain, breathlessness at rest or bleeding must be evaluated in person.

How do I book a video consult?

WhatsApp the clinic on +91 90161 12968 with your name and preferred time; a scheduled video link is shared once the slot is confirmed.

Is a home visit possible?

Home visits are arranged for select bed-bound or post-ICU patients within Bharuch city, based on clinical need and availability.

Do I get a valid prescription?

Yes — a digital prescription signed by the pulmonologist is shared after the consultation and is accepted at our in-house and most external pharmacies.

Can family members join the call?

Yes. We encourage a family member to be present for elderly patients, especially when discussing reports and long-term plans.

The information above is educational and does not replace an in-person consultation. For a personalised plan, book with Dr Saurabh Bhatt (MD Pulmonology) at Samarth Chest Hospital & ICU, 4th Floor, RK Casta, Bharuch — call +91 90161 12968 or WhatsApp us.