Consultation or admission - how to prepare yourself

How should you prepare? Who may escort you? How do you register? What should you do when you arrive at the hospital? How and when do you have to pay for your consultation?

What should you bring? What type of room do you want? Who should you inform about your admission? What can you expect during your hospital stay? How does the payment work?

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.

As a result of tension or emotions, a conversation with the care provider often proceeds differently than you would have liked. Only once you are outside again, you'll remember what you wanted to ask. Good preparation helps to get the right information. Read some tips to help you.

According to figures, as of the age of 65, an average of 1 in 3 people falls. From 80 years onwards, this is even 1 in 2. But falling is not only related to age. Both during a consultation and a hospital admission, there are points of attention to prevent falls. The following tips can help you.