Patient Care - What to expect when coming into Fairfield Hospital
If you have never stayed in hospital before you may not know what to expect. Although the process may vary according to specialty and type of procedure, generally the following steps apply:
GP Referral - Your GP will usually carry out an initial diagnosis and provide you with a referral for an Outpatient consultation.
Outpatient Consultation - You will be seen by one of our Consultants at a time that is convenient for you. The Consultant will carry out an examination and may request that you have tests or investigations such as; pathology (blood test), X-ray including MRI or CT scan here on site. The Consultant may also advise clinical treatment, physiotherapy or admission to the hospital.
Prior to Admission - You may be required to attend a pre-admission assessment clinic, or receive a pre-assessment telephone call from a nurse requesting some health details. If admission to hospital is agreed, you will be given an Admission date with details explaining what will happen and what you need to bring into hospital.
Post-Treatment appointment - After treatment your Consultant may request a follow-up appointment to review your progress and outcome of the treatment. This may be arranged during your stay or sent by post.
Some physiotherapy and cosmetic skin treatments may not even require a GP referral, just phone 01744 746425 for an appointment or just for advice.
**Please remember that if you have private medical insurance you must contact your insurer to check that your cover is adequate, and to obtain authorisation**
For outpatient appointment information call 01744 746425 - or email enquiries@fairfield.org.uk
Inpatient/Day Case Care - Information for your stay in at Fairfield Hospital:
- Please bring any medication that you are taking and follow the fasting instructions that are sent to you with your admission letter.
- For security reasons, we request that you do not bring large amounts of cash or any valuables.
- Upon arrival at a separate reception, a nurse escort will take you to your own en-suite room and explain the details relating to your stay.
Your room
- All bedrooms have electronic profiling beds, personal telephones, and digital TV/radio channels. There is also a peaceful landscaped roof garden.
- A selection of Chef prepared meals is available, including an a la carte menu (extra) and provision for special dietary requirements. Please let us know in advance of your stay if you have any food allergies so that we can make sure we satisfy your needs.
Visiting is between 10.00 hrs and 21.00 but as part of our open doors policy, your visitors can come to see you at any time providing you have agreement from the Senior Nurse that it will not interfere with your treatment or recovery.
Care for Children at Fairfield Hospital - Our Paediatric Team will care for your child and a dedicated Paediatric Nurse will be here for the entire duration of their stay.
- Parents are encouraged to stay all day, and a bed will be provided for one parent if your child has to stay overnight.
- We recommend that you speak to one of our Paediatric Nurses prior to your child coming in, and if possible visit in advance with your child.
For any information on admission to Fairfield call 01744 746412, or e-mail the Admissions Team on enquiries@fairfield.org.uk