Frequently asked questions:

What personal belongings should I bring?
During your stay, you will need a few belongings such as personal toiletries, a robe and slippers. We do not advise you to bring valuables or an excessive amount of money with you as the Hospital cannot take responsibility for loss or damage to your possessions.

Should I complete my insurance paperwork?
Getting the insurance paperwork in order will help make your admission quicker and easier. If you are covered by health insurance, please request prior clearance from your company.

What about the physician's instructions?
Check with your consulting physician on any special instructions you need to follow before coming into the hospital; for example, will you need to fast ? etc. Please note that some surgery patients may need to check in by 5 pm the night before surgery.

Should I bring my medicines from home?
Make a list of all medications you normally take at home, and show it to the nurse upon arrival. During your hospitalization, your physician will write orders for any medications you may need, and these will be dispensed by your nurse.

How to I get to the Hospital?
Click here for directions to the hospital and for available parking.

What are the admission formalities?
Before proceeding to your room, you or a family member will be guided to the Admissions Office where you will be asked questions by one of our Officers. This information is necessary in order to establish your hospital file as well as apply for insurance coverage if applicable. We appreciate your cooperation and your thoroughness in responding to the information requested.

What are the types of rooms available?
Trad Hospital offers three types of accommodations: double occupancy, single occupancy, and suites. All of our newly renovated rooms are sunny and spacious, and have private bathrooms. They are equipped with individually controlled heating and air-conditioning systems, an advanced nurse calling system with hands-free communication, televisions, telephones, and state of the art electrical beds.
Depending on your insurance coverage, you may request an upgrade to a single occupancy room or suite at an additional expense to you. Please ask one of our Admissions Officers for further details.

What is the smoking policy?
Trad Hospital is a smoke-free institution. This policy applies to doctors, hospital staff, patients and visitors for the well-being of all. We kindly ask you and your visitors to please refrain from smoking anywhere on the premises.

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Most surgeons
recommend that you do
not eat anything for 8
hours before surgery.

If you eat or drink even
small amounts your
surgeon may cancel
your surgery.

This is for your own
safety. If you have food
in your stomach and you
vomit, some of that food
may enter your lungs.

It is a good idea to eat
a nourishing diet for a
week or two before
surgery.

Consider increasing your vitamin C intake.

Do not go on a strict diet
before your operation.
 

 


Be sure to check with
your surgeon about
the kind of anesthesia
you are to receive and
the preparations he
wishes you to make.

 


If you are to have a
local anesthetic,
you may be allowed
clear liquids.

If you are having an
intravenous local or
a general anesthetic,
you should not eat
or drink six to eight
hours before coming
to the hospital.