Lively OPD area for pediatric cancer patients at Tata Memorial Hospital

MUMBAI: The newly renovated outpatient department of pediatric surgical oncology division of Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel has recently been inaugurated to make the treatment area more lively.

When the words 'hospital' and 'cancer' could bring tremendous misery even to well grown adults, its plight in children needs no description. When their peers spend time in schools and playgrounds, these children spend their days in hospital. In the task of providing healthcare to children, an important component of mental health is mostly forgotten.

The pediatric oncology department has made the OPD more lively and colourful. The colorful wards along with a dedicated play section have given the inpatients an opportunity to deal with the ailment better. The walls now adorn drawings of famous cartoon characters. Doctors believe that this atmosphere will make much difference where children spend many hours in OPD. Parents also will find easier to manage children during their waiting time.

The inauguration of the renovated outpatient department was held on January 4.