HELP PLEASE. Private hospitals and A & E
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I'm sure this a daft question but due to current circumstances are there any private hospitals that have an A & E department???? To long a story to write, but TIA!!! I may or may not need an A & E department at sometime today, hopefully not. Money no option, i know that sounds wrong.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
Erk! Hope they're okay.
In general terms what would normally happen is you let the NHS do its thing for the immediate acute stuff then arrange a transfer once you know what's what. But it's worth noting also, in case you have a chance to persuade them, that the NHS is absolutely world class for the really major stuff (it's round the edges that things can get dodgy, in the periphery of stuff that possibly shouldn't be dealt with at a big acute hospital at all) and they may well not actually be able to pay for any better care. A better decorated room and possibly nicer food, sure.
In general terms what would normally happen is you let the NHS do its thing for the immediate acute stuff then arrange a transfer once you know what's what. But it's worth noting also, in case you have a chance to persuade them, that the NHS is absolutely world class for the really major stuff (it's round the edges that things can get dodgy, in the periphery of stuff that possibly shouldn't be dealt with at a big acute hospital at all) and they may well not actually be able to pay for any better care. A better decorated room and possibly nicer food, sure.
Exactly what you describe is exactly how it panned out 👍
Can't go in to detail from a professional point of view.
After I convinced them that 999 was the only sensible option they listened, 1 paramedic car and 1 ambulance later and thanks to high praise from the medics, they realise I was right!!!
Just got back from hospital, I'm beat!!!
Can't go in to detail from a professional point of view.
After I convinced them that 999 was the only sensible option they listened, 1 paramedic car and 1 ambulance later and thanks to high praise from the medics, they realise I was right!!!
Just got back from hospital, I'm beat!!!
Yes, definitely OP. A number of BMI private hospitals have walk-in A+E depts. You will be seen quite quickly and prescriptions etc all done on site. Obviously it may be an advantage for you to to select a BMI hospital that had a resident specialist in the field you think may be relevant to yourself. I was treated for a compressed nerve recently at the AE at BMI Alexandra, Cheadle. There were 3 other people waiting at 4 on a Sunday afternoon. I was seen within the hour.
chilistrucker said:
Exactly what you describe is exactly how it panned out ??
Can't go in to detail from a professional point of view.
After I convinced them that 999 was the only sensible option they listened, 1 paramedic car and 1 ambulance later and thanks to high praise from the medics, they realise I was right!!!
Just got back from hospital, I'm beat!!!
Blimey, that's a long and stressful day's work. Glad they got help, and indeed agreed with you. Hope they'll be okay. Can't go in to detail from a professional point of view.
After I convinced them that 999 was the only sensible option they listened, 1 paramedic car and 1 ambulance later and thanks to high praise from the medics, they realise I was right!!!
Just got back from hospital, I'm beat!!!
popeyewhite said:
Yes, definitely OP. A number of BMI private hospitals have walk-in A+E depts. You will be seen quite quickly and prescriptions etc all done on site. Obviously it may be an advantage for you to to select a BMI hospital that had a resident specialist in the field you think may be relevant to yourself. I was treated for a compressed nerve recently at the AE at BMI Alexandra, Cheadle. There were 3 other people waiting at 4 on a Sunday afternoon. I was seen within the hour.
I strongly doubt they have an Emergency Department vs some form of walk -in centre or GP clinic - in fact their own website calls it an urgent care centre and sells it on the reduced chances of waiting ... chilistrucker said:
The person involved has a UTI
Now in s private London hospital, but the nhs were fantastic!
Just finished again after s long day shuttling people around and sorting hospital stuff!!!
Glad to hear they've been well looked after. Now in s private London hospital, but the nhs were fantastic!
Just finished again after s long day shuttling people around and sorting hospital stuff!!!
Sounds like this family might not have a ton of prior experience of medical stuff (lucky them!) so a heads-up: if this is an elderly person, their UTI might make them go really impressively doolally. If it does it should get better once the antibiotics have done their thing. Not entirely sure why it happens, but it's quite common for older folk including those who are prior to getting poorly in possession of more marbles than most of us ever had, and they ought to go all the way back to normal after.
FlyingMeeces said:
Glad to hear they've been well looked after.
Sounds like this family might not have a ton of prior experience of medical stuff (lucky them!) so a heads-up: if this is an elderly person, their UTI might make them go really impressively doolally. If it does it should get better once the antibiotics have done their thing. Not entirely sure why it happens, but it's quite common for older folk including those who are prior to getting poorly in possession of more marbles than most of us ever had, and they ought to go all the way back to normal after.
You just nailed it all in that post!Sounds like this family might not have a ton of prior experience of medical stuff (lucky them!) so a heads-up: if this is an elderly person, their UTI might make them go really impressively doolally. If it does it should get better once the antibiotics have done their thing. Not entirely sure why it happens, but it's quite common for older folk including those who are prior to getting poorly in possession of more marbles than most of us ever had, and they ought to go all the way back to normal after.
He is an elderly gentleman and I have a good idea how this all started, but not for posting on here.
I'm just happy he is so much better than he was 24 hours ago, mainly thanks to the excellent staff at a&e.
The family are happier, so my life is easier 😎
mph1977 said:
popeyewhite said:
Yes, definitely OP. A number of BMI private hospitals have walk-in A+E depts. You will be seen quite quickly and prescriptions etc all done on site. Obviously it may be an advantage for you to to select a BMI hospital that had a resident specialist in the field you think may be relevant to yourself. I was treated for a compressed nerve recently at the AE at BMI Alexandra, Cheadle. There were 3 other people waiting at 4 on a Sunday afternoon. I was seen within the hour.
I strongly doubt they have an Emergency Department vs some form of walk -in centre or GP clinic - in fact their own website calls it an urgent care centre and sells it on the reduced chances of waiting ... 
. A number of people I know have used it instead of the local overcrowded A+E and have found the service provided was excellent.This is what their website says https://www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/treatments/emergen...
"Walk in self-pay services mean that you do not need a GP referral and you can simply turn up, with no appointment necessary. Our hospitals offer different levels of walk in services, from Minor Injuries Services to Emergency Care."
popeyewhite said:
mph1977 said:
popeyewhite said:
Yes, definitely OP. A number of BMI private hospitals have walk-in A+E depts. You will be seen quite quickly and prescriptions etc all done on site. Obviously it may be an advantage for you to to select a BMI hospital that had a resident specialist in the field you think may be relevant to yourself. I was treated for a compressed nerve recently at the AE at BMI Alexandra, Cheadle. There were 3 other people waiting at 4 on a Sunday afternoon. I was seen within the hour.
I strongly doubt they have an Emergency Department vs some form of walk -in centre or GP clinic - in fact their own website calls it an urgent care centre and sells it on the reduced chances of waiting ... . A number of people I know have used it instead of the local overcrowded A+E and have found the service provided was excellent.This is what their website says https://www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/treatments/emergen...
"Walk in self-pay services mean that you do not need a GP referral and you can simply turn up, with no appointment necessary. Our hospitals offer different levels of walk in services, from Minor Injuries Services to Emergency Care."
mph1977 said:
All you are doing is demonstrating your ignorance on what an actual , real, Emergency Department is , these facilities do not have FFAEM consultants , do not provide a resuscitation medicine service or a trauma service ( to the old standards of a 'trauma team' never mind current standards )
You may well be correct, however I and others have found the service for our mundane injuries at an NHS A+E and private A+E to be identical, but the time taken to be dealt with was far quicker at the private department. I'm sure there are a number of life threatening situations an NHS A+E is far better equipped to deal with. However if the malady was of that seriousness it's likely the individual would be taken by ambulance straight to the NHS hospital anyway, and poring over a forum looking for hints and tips for an alternative, private, A+Es would be rather unlikely.Countdown said:
There aren't any "proper" Private A&E centres because they're not profitable. They require a significant amount of capital investment and demand can't be controlled.
exactly , also the requirement to have middle grade if not senior presence from both emergency medicine and Anaesthesia round the clock *on site* ...Gassing Station | Health Matters | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff