HMC receives over 1.4 million outpatients in first half of 2024
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Doha, Qatar: In the first half of 2024, the Outpatient Department of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) received more than 1.4 million visits, and its la...
Doha, Qatar: In the first half of 2024, the Outpatient Department of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) received more than 1.4 million visits, and its laboratory conducted over 11 million tests, as reported in statistics.
Since January 2024, HMC has unveiled monthly statistics from across HMC hospitals and services. According to the data, outpatient services and laboratory tests were the most sought services in the first half of 2024.
HMC is the main public healthcare provider in Qatar, managing 12 hospitals — nine specialist hospitals and three community hospitals — as well as the Ambulance Service and home care services.
The Outpatient Department recorded 1,428,627 visits between January and June 2024, and the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DLMP) conducted 11,759,079 tests.
The Center for Patient Experience and Staff Engagement (CPESE) at HMC is implementing a set of system changes to Referral and Booking Management System (RBMS) with the aim to enhance outpatient experience. It includes improving the appointment booking system, reducing waiting time, and ensuring easy access to care.
