Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health and Neuro and Allied Sciences explained

Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health, Neuro and Allied Sciences)
Address:	No. 1, Institutional Area, Nehru Nagar
Region:	New Delhi
State:	Delhi
Country:	India
Speciality:	Psychiatry, Neurosciences
Founded:	1987

Sagar Institute of Mental Health and Neuro and Allied Sciences (VIMHANS) is a mental healthcare institution in South Delhi. It was founded in 1987 as a tribute to the Indian psychiatrist Vidya Sagar.

Healthcare Functions

The focus areas at VIMHANS are:

• Mental Health- Psychiatry, Psychology, Creative Therapies
• Neurosciences- Neurosurgery, Neurology, Interventional Neuro Radiology
• Rehabilitation: The hospital runs Mental Health and Neuro Rehabilitation Units for Children and Adults.
• Mind Body Services in Specialties like: Hypnotherapy, Yoga, NLP, Dietetics and Nutrition
• Allied Specialties- Orthopedics, Int Medicine, General & Minimal Invasive Surgery, etc.
• Special emphasis on the care of the elderly: Ranging from Acute to Chronic and Home Care as well.

The training programmes at VIMHANS include:

• Internship programmes for undergraduates and post graduates, and exposure in Creative Therapy
• DNB Psychiatry Programme since 2004
• Train the Trainer Programmes: Regular workshops with school counselors since 2000
• Internship and Exposure in Dietetics and Nutrition

VIMHANS is the only non-government institution that runs an in-patient facility for persons with mental illness. VIMHANS, also supports community outreach centres in Mehrauli, Delhi and Rohtak, Haryana. The hospital conducts free medical camps in various disciplines in various slums and villages in the National Capital Region.

Controversy and criticism

North India’s first multiple sclerosis treatment centre at VIMHANS

New Delhi's first specialised multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment centre was inaugurated by the Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit at VIMHANS in the presence of the patients, caregivers and doctors.The MS center at VIMHANS would reportedly be North India's first dedicated MS-care centre where patients will get comprehensive management by a team of experts, including neurologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, physical and occupational therapists, urologists, and radiologists, all under the same roof.^[1]

Absence of Free Treatment for Poor Patients

In 2001, Times of India reported that VIMHANS was in violation with an agreement by the Delhi Government. The agreement stipulated that the hospital has to provide free treatment to 70 percent of its admitted patients. VIMHANS ignored this stipulation, and then stated it would provide free treatment to 40 percent of its admitted patients. The latter promise was neither followed through by the trust operating the hospital.^[2]

Medical Negligence of Female Patient

In 2005, VIMHANS treated a 43-year-old female patient. The patient suffered a partial paralysis and was admitted to the hospital. During the treatment, the hospital staff mistakenly administered a high dose of steroids into the right arm of the patient. The arm immediately began swelling, the doctors advised that it wasn't dangerous. Eventually, the arm had to be amputated. She was transferred to AIIMS.^[3]

Treatment of Gitanjali Nagpal

In 2007, under a court order, VIMHANS provided treatment to a well known model named Gitanjali Nagpal.

Treatment of Syd Kid (assumed name)

In 2016, for medical detoxification and supervision, S. Kid checked in voluntarily but, was delayed 48 hours as the beds were unavailable. The patient then, checked in 48 hours later. By that time, the withdrawal symptoms were gone, but he was still taken to the hospital and stays there till date despite the symptoms going away before admission. The patient stays there till date as advised by the doctor.^{[4] [5] [6]}

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Health News - Latest Healthcare Industry News Updates .
2. Web site: At Vimhans, the poor get just a discount - Times of India . articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com . 17 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131104071402/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2001-09-17/delhi/27219918_1_free-treatment-free-patients-hospital . 4 November 2013 . dead.
3. Web site: Woman loses hand as Vimhans 'goofs' - Times of India . articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com . 17 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131104070045/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2005-02-09/delhi/27848703_1_vimhans-nursing-staff-emergency-ward . 4 November 2013 . dead.
4. Web site: Delhi Commission for Women to re-launch Geetanjali Nagpal - Times of India . articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com . 17 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131104071319/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-10-30/india/27961492_1_geetanjali-nagpal-vimhans-hospital-ramp-model . 4 November 2013 . dead.
5. Web site: Gitanjali had to be sedated: Vimhans - Times of India . articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com . 17 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131104070305/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-09-05/india/27952192_1_hospital-staff-drug-addicts-psychotropic-drugs . 4 November 2013 . dead.
6. Web site: 3 more weeks for Gitanjali in Vimhans - Times of India . articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com . 17 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131104065710/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-10-06/delhi/27984006_1_santosh-nagpal-barkha-singh-insulin-doses . 4 November 2013 . dead.