Fortis Malar Hospital and Portea Medical partnership brings post-operative care to homes of patients

Fortis Malar Hospital patients in Chennai will now have access to post-operative care as well as a range of healthcare services delivered at home following a partnership agreement signed by Fortis and Portea Medical (www.portea.com), the country’s leading home medical care provider.

“We are committed to ensuring the well-being of our patients even after they are discharged. It is our aim that all their medical needs are met on an ongoing basis.  Fortis Malar’s partnership with Portea Medical will ensure our patients in Chennai will continue to benefit from the high quality medical care and support that is now being made available to them within the comfort of their own homes,” said Mr. Harish Manian, Facility Director, Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai.

Following the agreement patients discharged from Fortis Malar Hospital can receive post-operative care including physiotherapy as well as other medical care in the comfort of their homes and during pre-agreed time slots. The services are delivered by Portea Medical’s doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and nursing attendants. Also, Portea Medical’s ancillary services such as medical equipment on hire, medicine delivery and collection of lab samples from home, will be made available to patients.

“The benefits of medical care delivered at home are immense. Portea is very pleased to have the opportunity to work closely with Fortis to support the needs of patients whose medical needs can be met in a home care setting. Our ability to effectively care for patients at home ensures that the medical resources of premier healthcare institutions such as Fortis are being utilised for those who require critical care and surgical procedures or specialist consultation,” said Meena Ganesh, Co-Founder & CEO, Portea Medical.

Portea’s services encompassing geriatric care, post-operative care, palliative care and physiotherapy are built around care plans that are specifically developed to cater for needs of individual patients.

EH News Bureau