This Office Memorandum from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, dated 10 December 2018, revises the rules for consultation and treatment at CGHS empanelled private hospitals. Key changes: a referral from a CGHS doctor is valid for 30 days in the same hospital, for up to 3 consultations, and for up to 3 different specialists in a single visit. Advice for listed investigations is valid for 30 days and for listed treatment procedures for 3 months. Urgent investigations certified as emergencies can be done at the same hospital, and referrals can be issued by computer or manually with the doctor’s stamp. Read the full memorandum for complete details.
