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Consultation or admission - how to prepare yourself

Read these tips to ensure your appointment goes smoothly.
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Roadworks on the Gasthuisberg Campus

Ongoing roadworks on Gasthuisberg campus ring road until the first half of 2026. Currently: (1) Ring Zuid closed between Toegang Oost and the Emergency Dept. (2) Toegang Oost Kiss-and-Ride temporarily relocated. (3) At the Het Teken roundabout, reach the Emergency Dept. via the bus lane. (4) The bus stop doesn't move.

Specifically for consultation or admission

Consultations and functional tests

How should you prepare? Who can accompany you? How do you register? What should you do when you arrive at the hospital? How does a video consultation work?

Admission

What should you bring? What type of room can you choose from? Whom should you inform about your admission? What can you expect during your hospital stay? How is the payment carried out?

Telephone or video consultation

In some cases, a standard consultation may be replaced by a video or telephone consultation. The consultation will then take place over the phone (telephone consultation), or via computer or smartphone (video consultation). How do you prepare?

What should you always prepare?

Do you use medication at home?

Make a list of all the medicines you take. If possible, bring them to the hospital in their original packaging. It is important for your doctor to be aware of the medicines you are already taking in order to avoid dangerous reactions. During your admission, all necessary medication will be provided for you.

Prepare for your conversation

Due to stress or emotions, your conversation with the healthcare provider often turns out differently than you had hoped. Only after leaving the appointment do you realise what you wanted to ask. Preparing well helps you get the right information. Read some tips to help you with this.

Tips to prevent falls

According to statistics, 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 falls on average, and this increases to 1 in 2 people over the age of 80. However, falling is not solely related to age. Both during consultations and hospital admissions, there are points of attention to help avoid falls. The following tips can assist you.

Attestation or prescription needed?

Check whether you need a certificate, such as an absence certificate for your employer or school. Check beforehand if you still have sufficient prescriptions. Ask for your attestation or prescription before you leave the consultation. There may be a charge for this afterwards.

Safety in healthcare

We make every effort to make your hospital visit as safe and of the highest quality as possible.

Read more about quality and safety

News and events

Consultations and function tests limited to 50 procent

7 December 2020
As of Wednesday 4 November all outpatient activities (consultations, function tests ...) reduced to 50 procent of the hospital's capacity. If you're consultation or function test has to be moved, you will be informed by text or phone at least 24 hours in advance.
Last edit: 26 august 2024