Why Wait for Surgery? - Your Health, Your Choice
With the demand in services in healthcare ever increasing,
patients are finding that this is impacting on the amount of time
they have to wait for treatment. More and more people are choosing
to “go private” whenever they need hospital care. However many
people still do not realise how easy it can be to access private
healthcare, or the benefit it can bring.
Private healthcare is available to you whether or not you
have Private Medical Insurance. If your family doctor is referring
you to hospital, simply ask for a private referral. You are advised
to check your policy for insurance cover, or if self funding,
contact Oaks Hospital's Service Advisors for an estimate on
01206 753 245.
No waiting list
When you go private there is no lengthy waiting list – this
means you can get fast access to diagnostic tests, and consultant
specialist advice, as well as early admission to hospital if you
need treatment.
Expert clinical care
Private patient care is led by a consultant specialist, and your
treatment will be delivered by the consultant, rather than a more
junior doctor. The consultant is supported by a friendly, skilled
team of nurses and healthcare professionals, including a doctor on
site 24 hours per day.
Medical facilities
Ramsay Health Care invests in the latest medical technologies so
that your consultant has modern clinical equipment to diagnose and
treat your condition. Due to the increase in patient numbers at
Oaks Hospital, it has undergone a £4.2m development during
2011which means additional facilities are available on-site
including five new consulting/examination rooms, an additional
minor operations room, a fourth theatre and a new 11-bay Ambulatory
unit to assist with an ever growing day case volume. A new
Physiotherapy Gym with eight treatment rooms has also
been ppened. The development means Oaks Hospital will be in a
position to offer even more exceptional care to the local community
and for those patients who continue to choose the Oaks as their
preferred private hospital for their care.
Safety and cleanliness
You can be reassured that the Oaks Hospital has very high
standards of Clinical quality and safety, and is strictly regulated
by the Care Quality Commission. The hospital has effective
infection control measures, with cleanliness a top priority.
Premium Care Benefits - comfort and privacy during your
hospital stay
At Oaks Hospital you can enjoy fast track admission to a
comfortable single room with en-suite facilities, and excellent
hotel services including free TV viewing, newspaper as well as
complimentary Molton Brown toiletries.
Premium Care patients enjoy a healthy a la carte menu, and you
may even order a free glass of wine with dinner, if your condition
allows! You will receive a fast track discharge when you are ready
to go home.
Having your own room means you can have privacy when you want
it, although the Oaks Hospital has open visiting hours, so your
family and friends can see you whenever you want company. The Oaks
Hospital offers free car parking, so there are no worries about
parking charges or penalties.
Day patients have the benefit of efficient day case processes,
in dedicated facilities, which can allow you to go back to the
comfort of your own home within hours.
Caring for you
Independent research shows patient satisfaction levels in Ramsay
Hospitals to be among the top 2% of all UK organisations, and the
latest figure from the first quarter of 2011 rates Oaks’ patient
satisfaction at 94%, with many patients commenting on how well
cared for they have felt during their stay in the Oaks
Hospital.
Outside the NHS
Some procedures such as Cosmetic treatments, and Varicose Vein
surgery may not be freely available to NHS patients, but Oaks
Hospital has expertise in providing these services privately.
Self pay packages – Fixed cost care
If you are waiting for surgery, Oaks Hospital offers self pay
package prices, which are all–inclusive of the surgeon,
anaesthetist and hospital charges. Just like a package holiday, you
will know the costs at the outset. Many operations are less
expensive than you would think.
Please call our Hospital Services Advisors on 01206
753 245 for a price estimate and further advice or
guidance. Full payment is required before you are admitted.
Private medical insurance
If you are insured – we hope you will appreciate the benefit
whenever you need to claim.
Why Wait?
To find out more about treatments and services available at the
Oaks Hospital please contact our Hospital Services
Advisors via our online form or on
01206 753 245.