Penning Thoughts On Hospital Designing

Dr Shakti Gupta, Medical Superintendent, Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences of AIIMS, New Delhi, is ready with his fourth book- Modern Trends in Planning and Designing of Hospitals Principles & Practice. The book is co-authored by Dr Sunil Kant, Joint Medical Director (Personnel), Office of DG AFMS, New Delhi and Dr R Chandrashekhar, Senior Architect, DGHS, New Delhi. The book provides a comprehensive and holistic view of the existing and futuristic concepts in planning and designing of hospitals. "Globally, healthcare systems are experiencing increasing fiscal, demographic and consumer pressure. The planning, design and the final architectural expression in the healthcare is reflective of the gradual shift in outlook of healthcare institutions from merely treating the sick to a concerted approach to harness healthy living," says Dr Gupta.

The book discusses existing and emerging planning concepts and trends encompassing integrated healthcare facilities, value-added services, green hospitals, healing architecture, life-enhancing designs, assisted living facilities, patient-focused architecture, humanising environment and seismic buildings.