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When you are in hospital
It is good to know what happens when you go to hospital.
It is good to know your rights when you are in hospital.
Getting admitted
This is when you must stay in hospital.
You will need to fill in forms.
You can get help to fill in forms.
Being in emergency
This is when you go to hospital in a hurry.
It is hard to plan for this.
You can tell hospital staff you have a disability.
Getting discharged
This is when you leave a hospital.
You get information about what to do at home.
This information will help you get better.
Outpatient care
This is when you come back to hospital for a check up.
Hospital staff will tell you when you have an appointment.
Ask for help
Hospital staff are there to help.
You can tell them you have a disability.
Tell nurses, doctors what you need so they can help you.
Tell hospital staff if you do not understand what they say.
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It is important to know your rights and what to expect when you go to hospital.
Everyone who goes to hospital should know how things are going to work when they are there.
Some things that happen in hospital are:
- Getting . This can include filling in forms and sharing some information about what you need to have a good stay in hospital.
When someone is admitted to hospital, it means they are coming in to stay there for care and get treatment from health professionals like doctors and nurses.
- Being in an Emergency Department. This is when you go to hospital in a hurry. It is hard to plan for this but it is a good idea to tell hospital workers if you feel worried or don't understand what they have said.
- Getting discharged. This is when you leave a hospital with information about what you need to do when you go home to stay healthy.
- Outpatient care. This is when you come back to hospital for appointments or follow up care.
People who work in hospitals are there to help. Telling nurses, doctors and other health professionals about what you need can help them help you.
Tools like communication boards can help you say what you feel and what you want.
Stories
Real people talk about their time in hospital
My hospital experience as a person with a hidden disability
Read Madison's story to learn why having support, clear communication, and easy-to-use healthcare is important.
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