medborger_i_danmark_engelsk.pdf - Ny i Danmark

116At the hospitalHEALTH AND SICKNESSFree choice of hospitalYou may be admitted to a hospital as aresult of an acute condition or injury, oryour doctor may refer you to a hospitalfor treatment.In Denmark, you have a free choice ofhospital. Some patients may wish to beadmitted to a specific hospital.This couldbe because it is close to where their familylives – or because it has a shorter waitinglist for treatment. You must tell yourdoctor which is your preferred hospital forexamination or admission.Ward rooms in Danish hospitals aredesigned to accommodate between oneand four patients. Men and women are inseparate ward rooms.Doctors and nurses do daily rounds. Thedoctor checks the patient, schedulesexaminations and medical treatment, andanswers questions from the patient.Food and visiting rulesAll hospitals have fixed visiting hours. Butsince patients are expected to have peaceand quiet, you should ask at the wardoffice how many visitors are welcome atNumber of beds inward roomsDoctors’ roundsPeace and quiet – alsoduring visiting hours