Acute Medicine

Acute Medicine specializes in the “Integrated Model of Care” treating a wide range of serious health issues quickly and effectively. Instead of referring patients to multiple specialists for each problem, an acute medicine physician is trained to assess, diagnose, and manage complex, multi-organ medical conditions all at once.

This means if you or your loved one has several overlapping health concerns – for example, breathing difficulty complicated by heart, kidney, or diabetic issues – one “super-specialist” can coordinate all aspects of care. Under Dr. Thakur’s leadership, our Acute Medicine team streamlines treatment from the moment you arrive, ensuring that critical decisions and therapies are not delayed. This approach helps reduce misdiagnoses, avoid unnecessary tests, and minimize the delays that often occur when patients are sent to multiple departments. In short, Acute Medicine offers a one-stop solution for complex medical problems, delivered with speed and precision in a fully coordinated manner.

• Better Outcomes with Coordinated Acute Care: Choosing Acute Medicine means choosing better, safer care – and the results are measurable. Internationally, hospitals that adopted acute medicine models have seen significant improvements in patient outcomes. Studies have found that having a dedicated acute medical unit can shorten hospital stays by up to a couple of days on average, meaning patients get well and return home sooner. More importantly, mortality (death rates) drops when patients receive acute care from specialized teams – research shows that acute medicine units have reduced mortality by several percentage points compared to traditional care. In fact, one large study reported an absolute mortality reduction of up to 8.8% after introducing acute medical specialists. These are not just numbers – they translate to lives saved.
• Lower Mortality Rates: Timely, expert intervention for acute illnesses has been proven to significantly reduce patient mortality. With Dr. Thakur’s methods, the focus is on preventing deaths by eliminating delays and errors – striving towards a goal of zero preventable deaths in our hospital.
• Shorter Hospital Stays: Efficient management and quick decision-making mean you spend less time in a hospital bed. International acute care models show patients treated in an acute medical unit go home up to 0.5–2 days sooner on average without compromising care. A shorter stay is not only more convenient for you, but it also lowers the risk of hospital-acquired complications.
• Fewer Readmissions: Because our team emphasizes proper recovery and close follow-up, patients are less likely to bounce back to the hospital with the same problem. By addressing all aspects of your health and ensuring a safe transition home, we aim to reduce repeat hospital visits. This means greater peace of mind for you and your family after discharge.
• Safe, Coordinated Care (No Conflicting Treatments): Having a single supervising physician like Dr. Thakur means that all your treatments are harmonized. The Acute Medicine team will prioritize the most effective interventions for your situation and avoid any medication overlaps or contradictory therapies. This coordination boosts safety and effectiveness – every test or treatment is deliberate and necessary, focused on what benefits you the most.

These outcome-focused improvements demonstrate why an Acute Medicine department can be life-changing for patients. Our mission is to bring those same benefits to every patient at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital. When you choose our Acute Medicine department, you are choosing a higher standard of care that has been shown to save lives, speed recovery, and reduce complications.

From the moment you walk into the Acute Medicine department, our focus is on you – your concerns, your comfort, and your health goals. We understand that dealing with multiple health problems or an undiagnosed illness can be stressful. Our team is here to make your experience as smooth and reassuring as possible.

During your first visit, you can expect the following:

• A Warm, Thorough Welcome: Our nursing staff will greet you and gather preliminary information about your health history. Unlike in rushed clinic settings, we encourage you to share all your health concerns – even if they seem unrelated – because our aim is to get a complete picture of your health. This holistic understanding is the first step to effective acute medicine care.
• Comprehensive Evaluation by Dr. Thakur and his team: You will meet Dr. Mukesh Thakur and his team, who will personally spend time to listen to your symptoms and medical history in detail. As a compassionate physician, he ensures patients and families feel heard and understood. He will perform a thorough physical examination. Because of his broad expertise, Dr. Thakur and his team knows exactly what to look for in complex cases. For example, he might use on-spot tools like a POCUS ultrasound during the exam to immediately check an organ function, if needed. By the end of this evaluation, he will have a working plan of what the likely issues are.
• Immediate Diagnostic Plan: If further tests (like blood tests, X-rays, scans, etc.) are needed, we strive to arrange many of them the same day through our rapid access service. Our department coordinates with the hospital’s labs and imaging centers to fast-track urgent investigations. This means that instead of scheduling tests days or weeks apart, you may get answers within hours. We know that waiting for results can be anxiety-provoking, so we minimize that wait whenever safely possible.
• Clear Communication and Discussion: Once initial results are in (or after the exam if no further tests are needed), Dr. Thakur and his team will explain the diagnosis and treatment plan in clear, simple language. We avoid medical jargon – our goal is that you and your family completely understand what is happening with your health. Dr. Thakur and his team will outline the next steps, whether it’s starting a treatment immediately, referring you for a specific procedure, or admitting you to the hospital for close monitoring. Throughout this discussion, you are encouraged to ask questions. We believe an informed patient is an empowered patient, so we take the time to address any doubts or fears you may have. By the end of the visit, you will know exactly what to expect in the coming days and whom to contact if any issues arise.
• Coordinated Follow-Up and Support: Before you leave, our team will provide instructions for follow-up. If you require a follow-up appointment in our Acute Medicine clinic or with any other specialist, we will help schedule those and coordinate the information handover. You will also receive advice on symptoms to watch for and guidelines on medications or home care. Our department makes it easy for you to reach out – you’ll have contact information to report any new concerns. We often schedule a post-discharge or post-visit phone call to check on high-risk patients, ensuring that you are recovering well at home. This level of attentive follow-up is part of our patient-centric promise.