Am in Kolkata!

I am currently in Kolkata for medical reasons. Over the last couple of months I observed a localised swelling (not painful) on my right arm. Now, the typical treatment for any cyst is surgical removal. However, due to the hectic academic schedule & the placements week I wasn't getting an opportunity. Immediately after the conclusion of the placement week I took time off to visit Goa with my wife. This time around I decided not to neglect the issue any further.
Yesterday, I went to Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals since I had heard about its quality healthcare facilities & global healthcare standards. Sure enough the consultant physician recommended surgery & I requested him to perform it on the same day. The procedure itself was painless & was over in 10 minutes flat.
At the end of the day, my conclusion about Apollo Gleneagles is that while patients can be totally assured of the best treatment it is certainly beyond the reach of the common man and also a lot needs to be done in terms of cordination between the various facilities e.g. O.T., Emergency & Outpatient Care. If a healthcare provider wishes to provide a comprehensive range of specialized healthcare services under one roof then it needs to invest not only on diagnostic and treatment facilities but also on ensuring coordination between all the departments/facilities.
I'll be returning to JSR tonight. I plan to meet the GMP candidates who have decided to attend the PI @ JSR.