Emergency

Discharge & Follow-up Care

Your discharge from hospital is an important step towards returning to everyday life. Your doctor and the nursing staff will work with you to prepare for this carefully. This way, you’ll know what to expect after you leave hospital, which medicines you’ll need and who to contact if you have any questions.

Following an outpatient procedure

Support until discharge

Following the procedure, our nursing staff will look after you until you are discharged. You will be given something to drink as soon as possible. Whilst you are recovering, you can read magazines or listen to music.

After the procedure, your relatives or the person accompanying you can contact the nursing staff to enquire about how you are feeling and when you will be discharged: T 041 399 11 11.

Time of discharge

You will usually be able to leave the hospital on the day of the procedure. In exceptional cases, you may need to stay with us overnight. Please bear in mind that you must not drive for 24 hours after having had anaesthesia. For more information, see ‘Preparation’.

Following an in-patient stay

Time of discharge

Your attending doctor will determine the time of your discharge. The standard discharge time is 10.00 am. If you wish to leave the hospital earlier, against medical advice, you will be solely responsible for any associated risks and must confirm this in writing (see Rights & Obligations).

The discharge interview: What happens next?

Before you go home, your treating doctor and the nursing staff will discuss with you in detail what happens next. Depending on your treatment, this will include:

  • Medicines you need to take
  • Positioning, dressings and wound care
  • Advice on eating, drinking and personal hygiene
  • Further treatment, check-ups and your next doctor’s appointment

Your doctor will send the documents required for your ongoing treatment to your GP. If you do not agree to this, please make this clear to your doctor.

 

Journey home

Please check before you leave that you have packed all your personal belongings. If you need a transport service or a taxi for your journey home, your care worker or the staff at the information desk will be happy to help.

 

At home: If you experience any symptoms

It is important to us that your initial period at home and your ongoing recovery go smoothly. If you experience any health problems, please contact your GP straight away. If your GP is unavailable, you can reach us on +41 41 399 11 11. In a life-threatening emergency, dial 144.

Further information

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When can I go home after a stay in hospital?

Your attending doctor will decide when you are to be discharged. The standard discharge time is 10.00 am.

Can I go home on the same day after an outpatient operation?

Generally speaking, yes. In exceptional cases, you may need to stay in hospital overnight. After having had anaesthesia, you must not drive for 24 hours. You should therefore arrange for someone to accompany you or book a transport service for the journey home.

Will my GP receive a report?

Yes. Your treating doctor will send the documents required for your further treatment to your GP. If you do not agree to this, please let us know explicitly.

Who should I contact if I have any complaints after leaving?

Contact your GP immediately. If they are unavailable, you can reach us on T 041 399 11 11. In a life-threatening emergency, dial 144.