Actions for this page Listen Print. Summary Read the full fact sheet. Planned admission If your hospital admission is planned, how you are admitted depends on whether you are going to a public or private hospital, what kind of treatment you are receiving and how urgent your treatment is. Unplanned urgent admission You may arrive at hospital in your own transport or in an ambulance. Choosing to be a public or private patient You may choose to be a public or private patient when you go into hospital.
Questions to ask before starting hospital treatment It is important to ask your doctor the right questions about your medical treatment so you can make informed choices when the time comes to go into hospital. When you are talking with your doctor, be sure to ask: Can I choose my specialist and if so, who will it be? Which hospital am I going to? How long am I likely to be there? What are my treatment options and the benefits and risks of each option? What are the likely consequences of not having treatment?
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You can then either log in to the system yourself to make a selection, or simply use your research to ask your GP questions so they can help narrow down your choice.
There are exceptions those serving in the armed forces, for example. Find out which health insurers are rated most highly by Which?
Researching your doctor or hospital. Advice from the experts we spoke to, as well as the experiences of Which? When we surveyed Which? If your primary concern is which consultant you will have, as was the case with private patients we surveyed, you can find information about them on the website of the society or registry for their specialty — such as the National Joint Registry NJR or Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery SCTS. One measure to look at is how many operations like yours a consultant has carried out.
Research has found there is a correlation between the number of surgeries performed each year and complications. One Canadian study found that surgeons who had performed 35 or fewer hip replacements a year were more likely to have a higher rate of dislocations or patients who needed further hip surgery. The stats can be disheartening, as referral to treatment times regularly exceed 18 weeks — but bear in mind that these figures are at a department, rather than operation-specific, level and are often out of date.
Reports are publicly available and there are links to them at NHS. The experts we spoke to said they would be hesitant about choosing a hospital that required improvement, but went on to say it was worth finding out where the hospital was falling down as it might not be in an area related to your treatment. If a hospital has a higher-than-expected infection rate, ask why — it could be justified by the hospital treating more at-risk groups. For some elective surgeries, some hospitals pre-screen for the superbug MRSA.
Read more about NHS services. It allows you to choose from different hospitals and clinics across England including some private hospitals. If you're unsure about which hospital or clinic to choose, your GP can advise you on what might be the best choice for you.
Find hospitals is the most sophisticated hospital comparison system in the UK. It allows you to compare hospitals using a wide range of factors, including:. There are some exceptions that may limit your choice — for example, not all hospitals are able to treat every condition, and a hospital must meet NHS conditions on standards and costs.
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