General Health

Factors to Keep in Mind When Choosing a Hospital

The UAE has many hospitals for all types of people, and for any conditions or emergencies, they may have. Whether it’s for convenience or to facilitate a specific kind of medical condition, there is a hospital just right for you. However, sometimes, it may be hard to determine which hospital you want to visit.

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Some specialize in certain types of treatments and patients, while others may be more suitable than the other. With that in mind, it’s always important to identify what you need, and why you should take the time to consider which hospital you may want to go.

Here are a couple of things you should ask yourself before choosing a hospital.

1. What is your main purpose?

This is the first and most obvious choice. Some people go to any hospital that is most convenient for them. It’s really important to do your research and identify what each hospital specialize in.

Whether you are having a routine operation or going into labour within the next couple of months, always consider which hospital can serve you best depending on your specific purpose.

2. Speak with your primary healthcare physician

This should be the first thing you do when you know that you’ll have to administer yourself to a hospital. Instead of assuming the nearest hospital to you is the best, speak with your general health doctor on what is most suitable for you.

Depending on your condition, what treatment you’re after, and if you require a speciality doctor, your general health doctor will know more than you. So whenever in doubt, your primary health care physician is the best way to get you pointed in the right direction.

3. What does your medical insurance cover?

If you do not have private health insurance, chances are your options may be even more limited. Certain hospitals, doctors or treatments may not be covered depending on the insurance policy you are under.

So before you go seeking out your options, make sure your medical insurance can cover it and how much out of pocket costs you may have to incur should insurance not be able to cover it for you. If you don’t have medical insurance yet, shop around for the best options according to your condition.

4. What are your alternatives?

Do you need to visit the hospital? Is there an alternative health care solution for you? Have you visited your doctor already? Some people automatically assume that the hospital is the best or only solution for them.

Whether they are seeking the wrong advice, jumping to conclusions without speaking with a doctor, you should always identify if there are other solutions or approaches as opposed to being treated at a hospital. This could save you time and money. The best place to find out is to visit your general health doctor.

5. Identify the most convenient hospitals for you

This is one of the more obvious factors to consider when looking for a hospital. If you are pregnant or have a condition where you are likely to be administered to a hospital under an emergency, convenient access, and transportation to a hospital can be crucial.

That’s why it’s good to know what hospitals are close by and which of them suit you best. In cases of serious emergencies, you need to know which hospital is best for you without losing crucial time.

6. Are you after a specific doctor or physician?

The hospital you go to is only half the significance of getting treatment. A just as important factor is which doctor will be treating you. Every doctor has their specialities, and each hospital prides their doctor. This is why you need to look around and compare your options before making a decision.

One of the best ways to find a doctor most suitable for your health condition and treatments is to speak with your general health doctor. They are your gateway to the best hospital doctors, physicians, and surgeons available for your specific requirements.

7. Try the Okadoc App

What’s great about the Okadoc app is that you can discover what doctor, which practices and what hospitals are most suitable for you. As opposed to listening to other peoples advice or doing a google search, Okadoc is connected with all the best doctors and practices in the UAE, and you can schedule appointments, seek professional advice as well as gain access to the most up to date news regarding health and lifestyle.

With the Okadoc app, all your health care concerns and needs are in the control of your fingertips. With Okadoc, choosing a hospital or doctor has never been easier!

Head over to the Okadoc app to immediately book an appointment with your health practitioner.