Please call before you travel. This was announced in August 2024. We have kept the page because the details are useful, but a clinic that runs weekly can change — ring 0755 450 0400 or 92381 71911 to confirm Thursday consultations are still running and that the timings below still hold.
What was offered
The County Hospital ran a free health consultation every Thursday, open to people who might not otherwise see a doctor about a problem until it had become serious.
During the consultation you would see a qualified doctor who examined you, answered your questions and advised on what to do next.
The two clinics and their timings
General Medicine
A general assessment for adults of any age.
- Thursdays, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
- New patients only
Orthopaedics
Screening for bone, joint and muscle problems.
- Thursdays, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Why the hospital ran it
Two of the commonest reasons people arrive at a hospital later than they should are cost and uncertainty about whether a symptom is worth troubling a doctor with. A free Thursday slot removed the first and gave people a straightforward answer to the second.
It also fits how the hospital is set up. Pathology, digital X-ray and ultrasound are all in the same building, so if a consultation turned up something that needed investigating, it could usually be done the same day rather than at a second appointment somewhere else.
Booking
Places were limited and taken in advance. To ask about the current Thursday clinic, call 0755 450 0400, 92381 71911, 0755 351 1422 or 0755 351 1433, or come to reception at A-13, Vidhya Nagar, Narmadapuram Road, in front of Barkatullah University, Bhopal.
If you would rather book a regular appointment with a named consultant instead, you can request one online at any time.
