As an outpatient, you will be here for a consultation, test or scan and won’t need to stay overnight. This will often be to see a consultant after a GP referral. We offer a range of outpatient services with consultants who are experts in a wide variety of specialties.
For your appointment, it is a good idea to bring:
- Any medications you are taking
- Glasses or prescriptions for ophthalmology appointments
- Notes about your symptoms, condition and any questions you may have
If you are here for a consultation, your appointment will take place in one of our consulting rooms. Your consultant will discuss your medical history and tests or scans you’ve had before. Or, if you don’t yet have a diagnosis, they might recommend tests and scans to help them assess your condition. If so, your consultant will explain:
- Why the tests and/or scans are needed
- When they can be performed – you may need to come back another time
- What your healthcare package includes and any additional costs
- When you will receive the results
Once you’ve had any necessary tests and scans, your consultant will:
- Discuss the results with you
- Explain what your results mean
- If appropriate, begin to discuss your treatment options. This may be at another out-patient consultation or over the phone – depending on the situation
What happens next?
After you’ve been diagnosed, your consultant will:
- Discuss a treatment and recovery plan that’s tailored to your specific needs
- Ask about your lifestyle, your goals and your previous medical history to ensure you get the most appropriate treatment and aftercare plan for you
- Explain the next steps and arrange a follow-up appointment for your treatment to begin
If your treatment involves an operation as an inpatient, you’ll be given advice about preparing for surgery and an information pack to take home with you.