Tarka's Quick Guide To The Hospital
For some
people, coming into Hospital can be a daunting prospect.
So, we have prepared a short and consise guide to help
you and your relatives prepare for coming to the Hospital.
Before
you come into Hospital.
If possible, please arrange for a relative or friend to
bring you into hospital, and to take you home when you
are discharged. If you have difficulty arranging
transport, your GP may be able to help.
What
to bring
The items listed may not apply to everyone. Please use
the list as a guide-
Your admission letter
Night clothes including dressing gown and slippers
Underwear
Soap, two flannels, hand and bath towel
Toothbrush, toothpaste/denture cleaner
Brush/comb
Shaving equipment (adaptors are available for electric
razors)
Paper handkerchiefs/box of tissues
Tampons/sanitry towels if needed
Spectacles
Hearing or walking aid if needed
Books/magazines
Address book, writing paper, envelopes, stamps
Small change for telephone, newspapers and shop items
Medicines
Please bring any medicines or tablets you are taking.
This is important as the medical and nursing staff
looking after you will need to know the names and dosages
of any drugs prescribed for you.
What
not to bring
Please to not bring large amounts of money or valuables
with you, as the hospital cannot accept any
responsibility for loss or damage to property.
Alcohol -We do not allow patients to drink
alcohol because it can interfere with treatment.
Tobacco/Cigarettes -The Hospital Trust has a no
smoking policy, not only for health reasons, but also
because of the fire risk involved. Smoking is not allowed
in the hospital buildings.
The
Day You Come Into Hospital
Please telephone the ward on the day you are expecting to
come in to check a bed is available. The telephone number
is written on your admission letter.
Your admission letter will tell you what time to arrive
onthe ward. If you need help getting to the ward, please
ask staff in the Admissions Office near the main entrance.
Enquiries
(From Relatives And Friends)
Relatives and friends may telephone to leave messages or
to ask about your condition or progress. Please give them
the direct telephone number of the ward, which is written
on your admission letter. It is helpful if only one
family member makes regular contact with the ward,
passing information on to others. Please ring after
9am.
Visiting
Visiting times vary from ward to ward. The purpose of
your stay is to give you the treatment or rest you need
to aid your recovery. Most patients find that short
visits by small numbers of people are less exhausting.
*This guide
is an edited version of the freely available 'Information
for Patients' booklet.
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