A patient's hospital visit is accompanied by the doctor's written advice on a prescription and or recommendation of a medical test and precautions. The document or paper used for this purpose highlights the information regarding the diagnosing doctor along with the hospital where he is practicing ensuring that the next time the review of same will help in the analysis of the improvement in the patient's condition. Not only the initial but at each stage of the treatment various kinds of Hospital stationery are utilized as per the need which emphasizes its significance. A wisely chosen hospital stationery makes the day to day working run with more efficiency and flexibility with minimal problems. So it is quite advisable to be very cautious while making a decision in this regard. Let's study this vital part of the hospital environment further.
What are the types of Hospital stationery?
Some type of the stationery that is commonly used in hospitals now a days is as follows:-
- Prescription Pads any doctor practicing privately or from the hospital always use prescription pads bearing their details which is the representation of their identity and so should be presented professionally to promote the brand.
- Letterheads is a document used for official correspondence by any hospital. It is a means of communication bearing the hospital logo with postal address as the footer.
- Reporting Papers carry the information of patients right from the admission to the premises, medical details, x-ray and pathology reports, discharge details and medication along with precautions to be carried out.
- Pathology Envelopes are provided by the pathology laboratory for careful handling of important pathology and diagnostic reports. Envelopes having an attractive background or pattern provide for colorful identification of a particular pathology laboratory or may be used for different types of reports like blood test, urine test, x ray reports, CT Scan, MRI Scan etc. Plain or transparent envelopes also serve the purpose as per the client's preference.
- Pathology Reporting Letterheads are essential for recording the significant details of the medical facts of the patient which forms the basis for further treatment or diagnosis.
What type and quality of materials are used for Hospital stationery?
Paper and plastic are the basic material used in the printing of hospital stationery. Let's look at the factors contributing to it's quality.
Paper
- GSM stands for Grams per Square Meter which measures the weight of the paper. The more gsm the more the weight and thickness.
Paper with a reasonable thickness of 100 GSM gives better durability and reliability on the patient's part depending on the fact that the records may be required to be maintained for a longer period of time depending upon the patient's condition and treatment. - The thickness and weight of the paper along with the glossy ness affects the printing done on it. The mostly non glossy paper provides a better writing option as the ink is absorbed very well compared to the glossy one.
- For letterheads and prescription pads, the length and breadth of the paper are measured as per International standards and termed as A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, and A8 size. A standard A4 size paper measures 8.3" ×11.7" that is most commonly used. For envelopes the cheque size envelopes are also known as the standard size of 9.5"×4.5" or a larger ie. an A4 size of 10"×12" is available for large size documents.
- A water resistant variant is quite useful during the rainy season or overall avoiding damage in case of getting wet due to any accidental issues.
- Paper in white colour makes a good impression when it comes to a clear understanding of the content written however multicolored printed options with customized designs can be used as per the client's preferences.
Plastic
Nowadays plastic sheets prove to be a good option for printing envelopes.
- Non tearable preferably water resistant material of plastic is a great choice for envelopes that gives better protection.
- It can come in attractive unique designs with eye catching colours or preferably be transparent to catch the glimpse of the inside documents.
- Plastic is supposed to be quite cost effective and economical in comparison to paper material.
- Being lightweight but sturdy quality approved material serves the purpose of protection and durability for a longer period.
MJM Prints excel in providing timely delivery of budget friendly solutions for your Hospital stationery requirements anywhere in India that too within a minimum of time period. So, do visit our website www.mjmprints.com for experiencing a printing process executed by professionals.
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