Before you are admitted to the Hospital the pre-assessment team will contact you to arrange an appointment to take you through a health screening questionnaire and carry out any routine health screening tests required. There may be certain preparations you need to make before your treatment, and you will receive instructions about these during your pre-assessment interview. You will be advised of what to bring with you and of any preparation you need to make such as avoiding food and drink before a general anaesthetic.
In general it is advised that you wear loose casual clothing and do not wear any make-up, nail varnish or jewellery. After your treatment you will be given healthcare advice once you leave hospital. If you have a general anaesthetic, make sure you arrange for someone to collect you as you will not be fit to drive yourself. Details of further appointments if necessary will also be given to you before leaving hospital.
Nuffield Health's policy is to take a credit card imprint for all patients at their hospitals, either as a privately insured patient or as a self-paying patient. This is taken preferably in advance of your arrival at the hospital, or if thisis not possible, at reception on arrival. It is accompanied by the signing of a bank mandate form. This does not cover Consultant fees, but is to cover specific treatment and extra items where appropriate. The imprint is stored in a secure environment, which complies with security standards for data collection, for six months. If we need to use the details, we will notify you in advance 10 working days before any payments are taken.
Coming into the Hospital for your treatment
Please report to main reception on admission. You will be asked to sign an Agreement to Terms and Conditions form and also we will need to take a swipe of a credit card to be held in a safe electronic environment in case of additional fees incurred outside of the agreed price. . One of our receptionists will check your details with you and check you in to the Hospital before you are taken to your room.
Personal Items/Toiletries to bring
The Hospital will provide you with most of the items you will need for your stay with us (fresh linen, food and drink, towels etc). You may like to bring personal toiletries such as wash kit, toothbrush and toothpaste, sanitary wear, slippers etc.
Medication
If you are taking medication either prescribed by your doctor or regularly purchased from your pharmacy, please bring this with you in their original packs at the time of your admission. They will be safely stored in your room’s medication locker. You will need sufficient quantities to cover your stay and for after you leave the Clinic. You may require commonly used painkillers (e.g. paracetamol & ibuprofen) after your operation, so please make sure you have adequate supplies of them at home. Please ensure you follow any instructions given to you by your Consultant. If you are unsure, or wish to clarify anything, please contact us on the working day prior to your admission. One of our nurses will be able to advise you of the estimated time of your operation and any instructions you need to follow.
