B1: Range of Settings - Hospitals Flashcards
What 2 types of services do hospitals provide?
provide both inpatient and outpatient services
What do outpatient services include?
- regular clinics
- day surgery
- other specialist care that can be access by those not requiring a stay in hospital
What are inpatient services?
inpatient services are treatments for those that require around the clock care and 24 hour specialist support
Who will usually refer you to a hospital?
if you need to visit a hospital for treatment, the referral will usually be made by your GP
What do you have the right to do when you are referred to hospital for treatment?
when you are referred to hospital for treatment, you have the right to choose which hospital you want to attend and, where possible, the option of consultants
How are clinical departments organised in hospitals?
in hospitals, clinical departments are organised according to medical specialityq
What department do some hospitals have?
some hospitals have A&E departments, which individuals can use to access directly for emergency treatments
What are some of the different hospital departments?
- geriatric = the frail elderly
- paediatric = children
- oncology = people with cancer
- cardiology = people with heart problems
- psychiatry = mental health
- orthopaedic = people with bone disorders
- radiology = diagnosis and treatment using x-rays
