Patient Information - Inpatients
To assist you with your visit to Dar Al Hekma Hospital, we are providing the following information :

Before you arrive

Confirmation is necessary.
The Pre-Admission Information must be entered in our computer system. We suggest you confirm the day and arrival time with your doctor and check that your insurance fund membership ( if you have any ) is current. (Please bring your private health insurance details with you.)

What to bring to hospital

• Doctor’s letter
• Health insurance details
• Other entitlement cards
• Relevant X-rays/scans, laboratory results
• Current medications in their original packaging and repeat prescriptions.

On arrival

• Please attend admission office where you will complete the admission procedure.
• Following admission you will be escorted to your room.
• Registrar doctor will examine you thoroughly & will document your medical sheet in the computer, he will conduct all your consultant treating doctor orders .
• Nursing staff will advise you of the services available during your stay and the care and treatment you may require after discharge.
• Please inform the nursing staff if you have any special needs or questions.
• Our nursing call is unique, you can call the nurse as well as cleaning services & cafeteria, it is connected to our computer system to allow the charge nurse to enter your medication’s timing into that system , so no medication will be missed or given late.
• Every effort will be made to provide a single room if one has been requested. However, a single room is not always available.

During your stay
During your stay in hospital, you will be under the direct care of your  consultant.

However, your doctor may call upon other  medical practitioners and health professionals to assist with your treatment.

Your doctor will inform you if this is required and will make the necessary arrangements.

At all times Intensive Care Fellows and Medical Fellows are available within the Hospital to assist in your care.

All doctors accredited to Dar Al Hekma Hospital are committed to excellence to ensure you receive the best medical care available.

If you have any concerns about your progress or any other aspect of your care, please consult your doctor.

Nursing care
To ensure optimal care, highly qualified and experienced nurses will coordinate and deliver your care.

Our nurses are able to answer any queries regarding your treatment. They can also advise you of services provided by the Hospital.

 Menus, nutrition and dietetics

• Menus are distributed by Nutrition Assistants who can assist you with selection and completion of your menu.

Discharge
To assist with the transition home, early discharge planning is essential.  Experienced nursing staff are available to assist with planning and arranging for your discharge.

Leaving the hospital
Discharge time is between 8.00 am and 10.00 am. Patients are asked to respect this time frame and there is a demand for beds.  A late discharge fee may be applied.
Before you leave you will be provided with information appointments and discharge instructions as appropriate.