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PGH to admit only referred COVID-19 patients, other emergency cases
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) has announced a new policy limiting admissions to patients who have already tested positive for COVID-19.
This decision aims to prioritize and focus resources on individuals confirmed to have the virus, specifically those with moderate to severe cases.
PGH will no longer accept Persons Under Investigation (PUIs) to ensure its 130 beds are dedicated to COVID-19 positive patients.
Patients seeking admission to PGH must now have a referral from the Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (RESU), and walk-in admissions for PUIs at the Padre Faura triage will be discontinued.
However, PGH will continue to admit non-COVID-19 patients with life-threatening emergencies, including heart attacks, strokes, bleeding, and imminent deliveries.
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