You may be asked to return to the clinic. The hospital specialist will send your GP a report advising of any treatment, or further investigations needed. You may be asked to return to the clinic for further treatment or investigations. If you are told you need a further appointment please visit the outpatient reception to arrange the appointment before leaving the hospital. Ask if there is written information available that you may take away with you to read at your own leisure. Hospedia is available as an option to patients on some of our wards. This Bedside TV and Phone Service lets you make and receive phone calls from your bedside. Family and friends can call you directly at your bedside, using your personal Hospedia number. If you have to move to a different ward during your stay, your Hospedia account moves with you. Patients attending some clinics at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary now have the option of receiving a text (SMS) reminder of their appointment. Full details are available in this patient information sheet(pdf).

It is important you bring with you a list ofallyour current medications(both prescribed and over the counter). It is most important that your rheumatologist knows this. Your course co-ordinator will be able to liaise with the department manager to organise your placement. I am a qualified Prosthetist/Orthotist and considering a move to Grampian A specialist is always responsible for the clinic session. You may not be seen by them, but by another clinician who can discuss your management with the specialist if required.

The hospital specialist will send your GP a report advising of any treatment, or further investigations needed. If your treatment is to begin immediately, you will be given a letter to hand to your GP. Remind relatives and friends not to visit you if they have any signs or symptoms of illness, and ask them to read this information Everyonehas a role to play in helping prevent the spread of Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI). NHS staff are doing a great deal, but we can't overcome these problems without the involvement of patients andthe public. How you can help - as a patient This information is to help you during your visit to our hospital. You may also find it useful to refer to the other sections. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask a member of staff.

Woodend Hospital is a health facility located in the Woodend area of Aberdeen, Scotland. It is managed by NHS Grampian. Person-centred visiting is less about having fixed visiting times and more about staff, friends, family members and carers working together to support those in hospital in the best way possible. If it is decided at your consultation that you need surgery, you will need to have your fitness for an operation assessed (known as pre-admission assessment). This is carried out immediately after your consultation in the Outpatient Department, the Short Stay Unit or in Phase 2 of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Staff will direct you to the right place. If your assessment can't be carried out immediately after your consultation, we will arrange another appointment for this to be done. If you have brought medicines with you please hand them to the nurse on admission. This includes all prescribed medicines and also any non-prescribed medicines which have been bought such as pain killers, cough and cold remedies, antihistamines, indigestion remedies, antidiarrhoeals, laxatives, herbal and homeopathic medicines.Your assessment will be carried out by health care professionals and can take from 30 minutes up to several hours. Having an assessment done at this time means that you will have to spend less time in hospital when you come in for your operation. Volunteers will be expected to complete any training relevant to their role and in return they will be supported through induction and orientation and have the support of a nominated Volunteer Co-ordinator throughout their placement. Learning will be offered in a variety of methods, some online and our colleagues in Learning & Development are available to support any volunteer that may require additional support to complete any aspect of learning. If you do not turn up for your appointment or admission, the time you have to wait to be seen at the hospital will be counted from the date you were supposed to attend. Patients attending some clinics now have the option of receiving a text (SMS) reminder of their appointment. Full details are available in this patient information sheet(pdf). Don't be afraid to ask what you feel may be a stupid question. The questions you have are important and can often indicate an important concern or misunderstanding.

N.B Doctors and the Nurse Educator are happy for you to teach them about your arthritis management and how it affects you. Tell them about things that you've found helpful and things you have not. If for any reason, your appointment has to be cancelled by the clinic, we will let you know of an alternative date by letter or by telephone. You will receive information on using Hospedia when you enter hospital. Information leaflets are also available in public areas of the hospitals.We will provide you with a rewarding volunteering experience supporting the health of your local community. If for any reason you are unable to keep or want to cancel your appointment, please let us know by telephoning thenumber on your appointment letter /card.Your help in this will mean fewer wasted appointments and help us to keep waiting times down. Have a browse of the opportunities we currently have and details of how to apply with be included for each role: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is a teaching hospital where we train students and conduct research. Whilst recognising that you need not assist in teaching or research, it is hoped that you will wish to help us if asked to do so. Please inform the staff if you do not wish students to be present during your consultation. Live rurally or on the outskirts of Aberdeen - you should be ready to travel from 8.30am for a morning appointment and 12.30pm for an afternoon appointment.