Medical support
Help with admissions, appointments, reports and prescriptions, and with understanding what each procedure involves.
A familiar face on the hardest days in hospital
Spending time in hospital can feel overwhelming. Our patient navigators at Goa Medical College help families with hospital visits, treatment and the emotional weight that comes with them — for children, teenagers and young adults.
How we help on the ward
Ask for one kind of help or all of them, at any point in treatment.
Emotional support
Someone to sit with you, listen without judgment, and connect you with counselling and other families.
Financial support
Help with medicines and tests, and with applying for schemes like Ayushman Bharat and DDSSY.
Informational support
Simple explanations of the diagnosis and treatment plan in your language, and questions to take to the doctor.
Nutritional support
Advice and support so patients can eat well and stay as strong as possible during treatment.
Living support
Travel to treatment, help for the family at home, and small joys on the ward — celebrations, festivals and play.
Find us on the medical oncology ward, Goa Medical College, Bambolim · Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm
What to expect during a hospital stay
You’ll get to know daily routines like meal times, visiting hours and rest periods, and the caring team of doctors, nurses and specialists. You may hear about common procedures such as blood tests, scans or medicine through an IV. Knowing what to expect can make it less stressful.
- Keep reports, prescriptions and contact numbers in one place
- Write questions down before ward rounds
- Plan who can help with meals, childcare and transport
Keep reports, prescriptions and contact numbers in one place