Your practical checklist

  1. 01

    Clinical plan

    Confirm the admitting doctor, department and reason for admission. A website form does not replace clinical assessment.

  2. 02

    Today’s availability

    Ask about the appropriate bed or cabin and when the patient should arrive.

  3. 03

    Documents and money

    Confirm prescriptions, prior reports, identification, consent, deposit and payment methods.

  4. 04

    Cabin and attendant

    Ask what the room includes, current charge, visiting time and how many attendants may stay.

  5. 05

    Medicines and tests

    Clarify what the clinic or admitted-patient pharmacy supplies and which tests are planned.

  6. 06

    Procedure or OT details

    If surgery is planned, confirm the surgeon, anaesthesia, fasting, tests, team and time directly.

  7. 07

    Discharge and follow-up

    Ask who provides the discharge paper, medicine plan, report copies and follow-up date.