Admission Guide
Patients may be admitted anytime throughout the day or night including
public holidays.
Emergency Cases
Medical staff attend to emergency cases immediately and can admit
patients at any time. Treatment is given first priority in the
Emergency Room. Medication can be collected at the Outpatient
Department (OPD) Counter. The patient is responsible for making
payment before discharge.
| What to bring? |
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Address and telephone book; |
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Bedroom slippers, nightgown, brush/comb, cosmetics; |
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Reading material; |
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Spectacles, contact lenses or dentures. |
| What not to bring? |
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Electrical appliances (excluding electric shavers); |
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Television set and Video Cassette Recorder; |
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Pillows and blankets; |
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Personal medication; |
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Cash, jewellery or valuables; |
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Home cooked food or fruits; |
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Other personal items; |
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Weapons. |
Corporate Patients
Certain companies have credit arrangements with the Hospital.
Depending on their policy, employees may be required to bring
a letter of undertaking clearly indicating the recommended ward
facilities. In cases of emergency, it can be submitted the following
day.
Self Paying Patients
Self paying patients can obtain an estimate for cost of treatment
from the Hospital Billing Department. Depending on the length
of stay, patients are required to place a deposit (usually estimated
cost of treatment). The deposit is payable in cash, at the time
of admission.
Telephone and Food Coupons
Private room patients have a bedside telephone. Local calls are
facilitated by the operator and automatically billed to the room.
Food coupons and telephone charges are managed at the telephone
counter.
| Hospital Visiting Hours |
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| General Wards |
1530 - 1730hrs / 2000 - 2100hrs |
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| Private Ward |
Monday - Saturday: 0900 - 2100hrs
Sunday : 1000 - 1100hrs |
Nursery
Only parents are allowed to visit the newborn to minimise risks
of infection.
A family member or guardian is allowed to stay with patients at
all times unless otherwise indicated by the consulting physician
or nurse in-charge. The individual is advised to discuss the patient’s
condition and care requirements with nursing personnel, prior
to providing any patient-related care.
| Visitor Courtesies |
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Children below 12 are not allowed in
patient areas. Patients can meet their children in the Hospital
courtyard; |
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During medical, nursing visits or housekeeping
hours, visitors may be requested to leave the patient’s
room; |
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In certain medical conditions, visits
may be restricted to ensure patients have adequate rest; |
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Patients can choose not to receive
visitors by informing the Reception Desk or nurse-in-charge; |
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Visitors are welcome to use the hospital’s
public facilities but are requested to respect and care
for the property and not spit, smoke, chew paan or litter. |
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