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The renowned Private, Independent, Acute Charitable Hospital in
the heart of London.
Our aim
is to provide the highest standards of patient services based
on a Hospital-wide commitment to total quality care. Through good
management, the dedication of our staff and the provision of excellent
facilities, we continue to uphold the tradition and reputation
for which our Hospital has stood since 1899.
About
us
King
Edward VII's Hospital for Officers was established in
1899 by two sisters, Agnes and Fanny Keyser,
who turned their home at 17 Grosvenor Crescent into
a hospital for sick and wounded Officers, returning
from the Boer War. King Edward VII became the Hospital's
first patron.
With the encouragement
of His Majesty King Edward VII, together with Agnes
Keyser's enthusiasm, immense support was received from
the individuals who later became known as Friends. Over
4,000 Friends pledge their support to the Hospital to
this day. Sister Agnes and her staff continued
to care for Officers in peacetime. She was renowned
for her devoted service to the Hospital, her kindness,
tact and firm, effective but inherently caring management.
The Hospital moved to its present
site in Beaumont Street in 1948 when it was officially
opened by Her Majesty Queen Mary.
In 2000 the Hospital changed its title to King Edward
VII’s Hospital Sister Agnes and more
recently, in accordance with our charitable aim, the
financial benefits to which Officer patients had been
entitled, were unconditionally extended to all ranks
of ex-Service personnel.
Today this private independent, acute Hospital, registered
with the Healthcare Commission and recognised by Investors
in People, offers the highest standards of medical excellence,
the most modern equipment and facilities combined with
impeccable standards of care from which so many patients
and their families have benefited over the years.
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News
New
laser system given the green light!
King Edward VII's Hospital Sister Agnes, London's leading
private hospital, has announced the unveiling of a state-of-the-art
technique that is set to revolutionise the treatment
of prostate disease.
King
Edward VII's Hospital Sister Agnes
leads the way in customer satisfaction.
King Edward
VII's Hospital Sister Agnes, the renowned independent
hospital in central London, today published the annual
results of its patient survey. An outstanding level
of customer satisfaction has again been achieved with
the hospital maintaining its consistently high level
of satisfaction in the standard of nursing care, 94%.
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Charitable
work
The
medical infrastructure for the Armed Forces has been
considerably reduced over recent years, yet King Edward
VII's Hospital Sister Agnes has been unwavering
in its service tradition for more than a century. This
Hospital remains committed not only to providing the
best medical care and treatment, but also to upholding
its charitable aims to support those who have served
in the 3 Services.
Sister Agnes
first endowed the Hospital from her own money and
also sent out a private appeal to 24 friends asking
for subscriptions of £100 per annum. In 1908
another appeal was made to all serving Officers of
the Royal Navy and the Army, asking for individual
annual subscriptions of 5 shillings to assist with
the purchase of equipment for the flourishing Hospital
and help ensure its financial security.
The
Hospital has been a Registered Charity since 1930.
Today it is open and accessible to Service personnel
and civilians from all walks of life. However, the
charitable tradition continues in the spirit of the
Hospital's founder, Agnes Keyser and the Hospital
is now the only remaining Service orientated acute
hospital in the country. Commitment to the Armed Forces
remains strong. Uninsured ex-Service personnel, their
spouses, widows and widowers, benefit from subsidised
rates and additional grants are also available to
those of more limited means. As in the days of Agnes
Keyser, the Hospital's Charity today still relies
on the continued generosity of Friends and other supporters
including Trusts, Companies, Foundations, the 3 Services
and ex-Service organisations. These donations are
particularly welcome to enable the Hospital to contribute
to the purchase of new equipment and other major capital
expenditure, to ensure that the Hospital's facilities
remain at the forefront of medical technology and
provide grants toward Hospital costs through the Sister
Agnes Benevolent Fund.
There
are several ways you can help.
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Contact
us
The
medical infrastructure for the Armed Forces has been
considerably reduced over recent years, yet King Edward
VII's Hospital Sister Agnes has been unwavering in its
service tradition for more than a century. This Hospital
remains committed not only to providing the best medical
care and treatment, but also to upholding its charitable
aims to support those who have served in the 3 Services.
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Hospital
services
The
Hospital enjoys the highest reputation founded on
the medical and surgical skills of individually selected
and most eminent Specialists, complemented by unparalleled
standards of patient care and personal attention given
by Matron, the Ward Managers, a team of highly trained
and dedicated Nurses and other Clinical and Non-Clinical
Professionals.
Staff
181 Consultants |
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241 Hospital Staff |
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137 Clinical |
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84 Service Support |
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20 Administrative Support |
Criteria
for Admission
Patients
are admitted only under the care of one of the Consultants
on the Hospital's Medical and Surgical staff list.
The Hospital reserves the right to refuse admission
to any case, but patients with the following conditions
are always ineligible for admission:
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Terminal cases of chronic illness requiring geriatric
care or nursing care only and convalescent cases |
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Psychiatric illness and substance abuse |
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Maternity cases |
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Paediatric cases (under 18 years of age) |
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Medical
services
Facilities
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61 Private En-Suite Air-Conditioned Rooms |
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3 Operating Theatres |
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3 bedded Critical Care Unit |
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2 bedded High Dependency Unit |
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Short Stay Ward |
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Diagnostic Imaging |
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MRI / CT Scanner |
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Physiotherapy / Hydrotherapy |
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Pharmacy |
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24-hour Senior Medical Officer / Resident Medical
Officer / Intensivist Cover |
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Consulting Rooms |
Critical
Care
The comprehensively equipped Critical Care
Unit, staffed by highly experienced and qualified Intensive
Care Nurses, provides specialist facilities and care
for the most seriously ill medical and surgical patients.
Short
Stay Ward
Our Short
Stay Ward specialises in a wide range of medical and
surgical procedures, dedicated to patients who are in
hospital for a few hours up to maximum of two days.The
ward is staffed by a multidisciplinary team committed
to achieving optimum recovery in a safe, friendly and
suitably relaxed environment.
Operating Theatres
The Hospital has 3 modern comprehensively equipped
Operating Theatres, 2 with laminar airflow, capable
of handling a full range of surgery from day cases to
the most complex procedures, in the following specialist
fields:
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Abdominal / Colorectal Surgery |
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Breast Surgery |
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ENT |
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General surgery |
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Gynaecology |
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Ophthalmology |
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Orthopaedics |
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Pain Management |
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Plastic / Cosmetic Surgery |
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Urology |
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Vascular Surgery |
A
new Storz OR1 digital operating theatre is currently
being installed and is due to open in September 2006.
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Diagnostic
imaging department
The
Diagnostic Imaging Department is staffed by a team of
highly qualified Radiographers and Nurses who work closely
with the Hospital's Consultant Radiologists, Consultant
Endoscopists and Cardiac and Vascular Clinical Physiologist
to provide a comprehensive range of examinations using
the very latest imaging equipment.
Mammography
The Siemens Mammomat 3000 unit offers breast
imaging for both routine screening and symptomatic patients.
The on-site presence of a Specialist Breast Care Radiologist
enables the patient to undergo mammography and ultrasound
then on to an aspiration or biopsy if necessary.
Diagnostic
Ultrasound
An Acuson Sequoia ultrasound machine incorporates
high definition scanning and colour doppler facilities
and is used for general vascular, endocavity, musculo-skeletal
and biopsy procedures.
Contrast Studies
Specialist barium and other contrast studies
of the gastro-intestinal, urinary and biliary systems
are performed using state-of-the-art digital screening
equipment.
Endoscopy
Endoscopic procedures include diagnostic and
therapeutic gastroscopy, ERCP, colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy.
With the exception of ERCP, the majority of these procedures
can be carried out on an out-patient basis.
CT and
MRI Scanning Suite
The Siemens Magnetom 1.5T MRI Scanner is patient-friendly
with a short bore, thus reducing potential claustrophobia.
It provides high quality images whilst keeping scan
times relatively short.
The Siemens Somatom Sensation 4 Multislice is the latest
generation of CT scanner. It performs high quality whole
body scans in approximately 25 seconds. CT can image
all areas of the body, but it is particularly beneficial
for the early diagnosis of lung and bowel cancers.
Referrals,
Appointments and Results
Referrals
are normally made through the GP or Consultant. General
X-rays can be performed daily, Monday - Friday between
9.00 and 5.00 pm.
Examinations requiring the presence
of a Radiologist or patient preparation are made by
appointment. The written report and films of the examination
are normally sent to the referring clinician within
24 - 48 hours.
Cardiac Investigations
Echocardiography, 12
lead ECG, 24-hour Holter cardiac monitoring, pacemaker
checks, cardiac event recording and ambulatory Blood
Pressure monitoring are available on an appointment
basis.
Payment Process
Charges for in-patient
examinations are included in the main Hospital account.
Those patients who do not have medical insurance cover
are requested to settle their account in full on the
day of attendance. The
Hospital does have limited direct settlement arrangements
with Medical Insurance Companies but requests payment
details prior to examination to cover any amounts excluded
by insurance.
Main Department
(X-rays, Mammograms and
Ultrasound)
Telephone 020 7647 4327
Fax 020 7467 4395
CT/MRI Scanning
Telephone 020
7467 4398
Fax 020 7467 4397
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Physiotherapy
department
To
relieve pain and optimise function, Physiotherapy is
used extensively for general rehabilitation and ensures
the safe return to home life, work, sport and leisure
activities.The Hospital has an experienced team of Senior
Chartered Physiotherapists and a Physiotherapy Assistant
working in modern, safe, fully equipped gym facilities
and hydrotherapy pool. In-patients and out-patients
are treated after an initial consultation during which
the patient is fully assessed before an appropriate
programme is established.
Mammography:
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Postoperative rehabilitation |
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Back and neck pain |
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Sports and soft tissue injuries |
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Arthritis |
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Fibromyalgia |
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Postural problems |
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Muscle and joint pain |
Treatment methods used include:
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Spinal stability retraining, incorporating modified
Pilates and Swiss ball exercises |
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Correction of muscle imbalance |
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Postural education and ergonomic advice |
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Hands on techniques including the mobilisation
of joints and soft tissue |
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Hydrotherapy |
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Electrotherapy - ultrasound, heat therapy and
IFT |
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Sports injury rehabilitation |
Hydrotherapy
The Hydrotherapy
pool is heated to 96ºF, providing a warm and buoyant
environment in which to exercise. Flotation equipment
is used to enhance and progress a treatment programme.
No more than four patients attend a pool session at
any one time and a Physiotherapist is always present
in the pool area to provide personal, individual support
to patients. One to one sessions can also be arranged.
A hoist is also available to assist patients into and
out of the pool if required.
Referrals, Appointments &
Results
Referrals are normally made by the GP or Consultant.
Self-referrals may also be accepted. An appointment
can usually be made within 48 hours of receiving the
referral.
Payment
Process
Charges for in-patient examinations are included
in the main Hospital account. Out-patients undergoing
a course of treatment will receive an invoice at regular
intervals. All other out-patient treatments should be
settled on the day of attendance.
Telephone & Fax 020 7467 4316
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Pharmacy
department
The
Hospital's Pharmacy department maintains an extensive
range of prescription-only medicines, over the counter
preparations and other medical items. Senior experienced
Pharmacists, who are supported by a qualified Pharmacy
Technician, staff the department and are on hand to
offer advice in respect of individual medication and
to provide a dispensing service to in-patients and out-patients.
A Pharmacist will routinely visit in-patients towards
the end of their stay to discuss their take home medication
prior to discharge.
Telephone 020 7467 4329
Fax 020 7467 4308
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Consulting
rooms
The
out-patient consulting facilities are situated in Emmanuel
Kaye House, 37A Devonshire Street.
Private consultation and examination is offered in each
of the five air-conditioned consulting suites that occupy
the ground and first floors. Consultants using the rooms
are supported by the Hospital's experienced registered
Nurses and other clinical and administrative staff,
with secretarial support provided in adjacent offices.
A dressings and suture removal service is offered and
blood samples may be taken on site. The location of
the consulting rooms allows immediate and direct access
to services such as Diagnostic Imaging, Physiotherapy
and Pharmacy, at the time of consultation, thus reducing
the need for secondary visits.
Payment
Charges for in-patient examinations are included
in the main Hospital account. Those patients who do
not have medical insurance cover are requested to settle
their account in full on the day of attendance. The
Hospital does have limited direct settlement arrangements
with Medical Insurance Companies but requests payment
details prior to examination to cover any amounts excluded
by insurance.
Telephone 020 7467 4550
Fax 020 7467 4375
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The
services
King Edward VII's
Hospital Sister Agnes is a Registered Charity
governed by Royal Charter. The Hospital's principal
Objective is to provide the best possible treatment
at the most cost effective rate for Service patients
as described below.
Categories of Admission
Category
1
All serving
Officers of Her Majesty's Armed Forces.
Category
2
All Retired
Officers who have held regular, temporary, reserve or
territorial Commissions in Her Majesty's Armed Forces
or the British Indian Armed Forces.
Category
3
All other
Service Personnel of Her Majesty's Armed Forces.
Category
4
All
other ex-Service Personnel who have served in Her Majesty's
Armed Forces (whether is a regular, temporary, reserve
of territorial capacity) or in the British Indian Armed
Forces.
Category
5
Spouses, former spouses, widows, widowers of
the persons described in Categories 1 to 4 above.
To qualify for subsidised fees on the Hospital account
and when applying for a grant from Sister Agnes Benevolent
Fund, all patients in categories 1-5 above, must produce
documentary evidence of their service history.
For further information, please contact the Admissions
Office on 020 7467 4333.
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Consultants
In
this section, you will find a list of the Medical &
Surgical staff who work at the Hospital. To find details
of staff members by a particular speciality, please
click on the relevant hypertext link below.
King Edward VII's Hospital Sister Agnes is
pleased to announce that the following Consultants have
recently joined the Medical and Surgical staff:
Dr. Michael Lee - Pain Management
Mr. Christopher Bishop - General Surgery
Details of the following Consultants have been recently
updated:
Kate Walmsley - Diagnostic Radiology
Michael J Harding - General Medicine
Prof. Roger S Kirby - Urology
Brian Little - Ophthalmic Surgery
Dr. Stuart Bloom - Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Helen Parkhouse - Urology
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Arriving
at the hospital
Prior
to Admission
You are
asked to complete and return the pre-admission form
and Health questionnaire either in the envelope provided,
by fax on 020 7467 4349 or bring it with you if time
does not permit. The Pre-Admission Clinic Nurse may
also contact you prior to admission. Completion of all
documentation will help to keep the formalities to a
minimum when you arrive at reception. If
you have any difficulties or concerns about how to manage
your care when you get home. Please contact the Discharge
Coordinator via the main switchboard and ask for bleep
225. The Discharge Coordinator will be happy to advise
and help you with any arrangements that you may require.
Travel
to the Hospital
Set
in London's medical heartland, King Edward VII's Hospital
Sister Agnes is easily accessible by car, taxi
and London Underground.
On Arrival
On arrival you will be welcomed by a Receptionist who
will arrange for the Patient Administration staff to
check that your personal and insurance details are in
order and collect a deposit as appropriate. A Porter
will then collect your luggage and escort you to your
room.
What To Bring With You
You should bring with you items of a personal
nature including:
Night
clothes, dressing gown and slippers
Swimwear
Toothbrush
and Toothpaste
Face
cloth
Personal
Toiletries (the Hospital provides
soap and fresh towels)
Any
X-rays or scans
Any
medication you are taking on a regular
basis, in its original container
Valuables
The Hoapital will not accept any responsibility for items lost during your stay and encourages you not to bring jewellery or other valuable items with you. Credit cards, cashCredit cards, cash and small personal items may be placed in the Hospital safe for security, in which case you will be issued with a receipt.
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Patient
charter
The
Patient's Charter
We set out below the Patient's Rights and the
standards of service the patient can expect to receive
at King Edward VII's Hospital Sister Agnes.
Access to Services
Patients have the right to receive health care
on the basis of their clinical need, be referred to
a Consultant acceptable to the patient by their GP and
to be referred for a second opinion if the patient and
the GP agree this is desirable. The patient can expect
the Hospital to make it as easy as possible for everyone
to use its services, including the elderly and those
with physical or mental disabilities.
Personal
Consideration and Respect:
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Staff will address the patient by their full title
unless the patient expresses another preference,
which the staff will respect. |
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Patients can expect all staff they meet face to
face to wear name badges, which will incorporate
their full name, title and position. |
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can expect the Hospital to respect privacy, dignity
and religious and cultural beliefs at all times
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religious needs). |
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Patients can expect to have a chaperone present
during any examination, procedure or treatment
irrespective of organisational constraints or
settings in which this is carried out. |
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Patients can, if they wish, discuss health related
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Providing
information
Patients have the right to:
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Have any proposed treatment, including any risks
involved in that treatment and any alternative
course of treatment clearly explained prior to
consent. |
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Have access to their health records in accordance
with the Access to Health Records Act 1990 and
the Hospital's Medical Records policy. This policy
states that a patient or their representative
can gain access to their Health Records by making
a formal request in writing. The request must
include the patients consent and signature agreeing
to the release of such information, should be
addressed to the Medical Records Coordinator and
will incur an administration charge. All personnel
working at King Edward VII's Hospital Sister
Agnes are under both contractual and legal
obligations to keep all patient information and
records confidential. |
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Have
any complaint about the Hospital's services, clinical
or non-clinical, investigated and receive a prompt
explanation following investigation. |
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If appropriate, only participate in medical research
if they have discussed this with their Consultant
and given valid consent. |
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Be assured that the Hospital will not tolerate
incidents of verbal or physical abuse. |
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Infection
prevention and control
King Edward
VII's Hospital Sister Agnes takes great pride
in the preventative measures in place to minimise the
risk of infection whilst in our care.
In accordance with National Guidelines and Protocols
issued from the Department of Health and the National
Institute for Clinical Excellence we ensure that King
Edward VII Hospital Sister Agnes fully complies
with best practice for the Prevention and Control of
Infection.
Our dedicated Domestic Staff ensure that the whole hospital
environment is kept clean. Our Head Chef maintains an
immaculate kitchen with his committed team achieving
high standards in all areas of food preparation. Our
highly skilled and professional clinical staff ensure
care is administered in a professional and dependable
manner.
Where possible, single use disposable equipment is used.
In other circumstances, equipment is decontaminated
following agreed National Protocols. The decontamination
process involves cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation
of equipment. All stages of the process are performed
by highly skilled personnel and are subject to ongoing
review by our expert advisors.
Some patient groups are routinely isolated on admission
whilst we establish their full medical history via examination
and laboratory tests. Hospital staff in this instance
are required to wear protective clothing when entering
your room. These procedures would be explained in more
detail should the need arise. This minimises the risk
of infection to the individual as well as other patients
and hospital staff.
Additionally it is policy at King Edward VII Hospital
Sister Agnes to screen all patients for MRSA
on admission. MRSA - Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus
Aureus is an organism which can be present on the skin
or within the nasal passages of healthy individuals.
It is relatively uncommon, however it can present problems,
for example with wound healing if not strictly monitored,
isolated and controlled. Contrary to some media reports
there are still antibiotic treatments available to assist
with the eradication of MRSA. Such treatments are prescribed
and reviewed by our dedicated Infection Control Team
- consisting of a specially trained nurse and skilled
microbiologists.
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Hospital
charges
Charges
which apply at King Edward VII's Hospital Sister
Agnes are outlined below.
From 1st July 2006
Room Fees
The room fee includes standard nursing care,
access to Resident Medical Officers, housekeeping and
all set patients meals.
Inpatients
Single
en suite
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£480
per night |
| High
Dependency |
£940 per night |
| Critical
Care |
£1200
per night |
Rooms are chargeable
from the time of admission to 11.00am on the day of
discharge. (Where departure occurs after 11.00 am an
additional charge of £49.00 per hour may be made.)
Day Cases
£300.00 up to 4 hours, £50 per
hour thereafter.
Service Patients
Subsidised Hospital charges are offered to Service patients
as described in The Services section
of the website.
Nursing
Carer (One-to-One care)
If you require one-to-one special care in your room,
this will be charged in addition to the Inpatient room
fee.
Other Charges
All other costs including X rays, CT/MRI scans, drugs,
dressings, pathology, histology (tissue samples), pharmacy,
ambulance transfers, medical consumables such as crutches
and walking sticks will be charged separately. Additional
charges may be made for other services and include visits
made by the Dietician, Occupational Therapist, Speech
Therapist, Neurological Physiotherapy Specialist.
Personal Account
This will include the costs of all take-home medication
and non-medical expenses such as telephone calls, newspapers,
personal items, meals and drinks for visitors etc and
should be settled on discharge.
Insured
Patients
If insured, it is essential to receive confirmation,
prior to admission, from your insurance company, that
your level of cover is adequate to meet the cost of
your stay. The Hospital has direct settlement arrangements
for Inpatient treatment with most UK based medical insurance
companies for pre authorised admissions. However, patients
are reminded that they are responsible for their Hospital
account, if the Insurer does not pay for all or part
of their treatment.
Fixed Price Packages
For self-paying patients, King Edward VII's Hospital
Sister Agnes is pleased to offer a comprehensive
range of hospital packages. Patients taking advantage
of fixed price packages are required to cover the account
in full on, or prior to, admission.
Uninsured Patients
Inpatients and Day Case patients paying for their own
treatment are requested to pay on admission either the
fixed price or a deposit based on their treatment plan
and anticipated length of stay.
Outpatients
The Hospital does not offer direct settlement arrangements
for Outpatient treatment. Outpatients are requested
to settle their accounts on the day of treatment and
if insured, claim back from their medical insurance
company.
Settlement of the Hospital Account
Payment can be made by cash, cheque, Switch/Maestro
and any of the following credit cards: Access, Visa
or MasterCard. (We regret we do not accept Diners card).
Professional Fees
Consultant and Anaesthetist fees are a matter of personal
arrangement between the patient and the respective Specialists
who will forward their account to the patient or the
insurance company directly.
For further information please telephone the
Admissions Office on 020 7467 4333.
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Payment
Settling
Your Account If You Are Insured
The Hospital has direct settlement arrange ments
for in-patient treatment with most UK-based Medical
Insurance organisations. Prior to admission it is vital
that you check that your level of cover is adequate
to meet the cost of your stay. Certain medical conditions
may be excluded or a limit may be imposed on the amount
that can be reimbursed. Some consumable items, for example
Physiotherapy aids such as crutches, are often not included.
If your Insurance company provides a claim form, you
must bring it with you. The form must be completed and
signed by your Consultant (or in some cases GP) who
will give details of your treatment. Without the completed
claim form your Insurance company will not make payment.
The Hospital will invoice the Medical Insurance company
directly on your behalf, but in the event that cover
is not authorised settlement of the account remains
your ultimate responsibility.
If you are not covered by a UK-based Medical
Insurer you should check your policy prior to treatment,
as you will be required initially to pay your account
personally and then claim back from your insurer.
Deposits
and Settling Your Account Personally
If you are uninsured you will be required to
pay the amount of your Fixed Price Package, or if you
are a medical patient, a deposit, on admission. Any
difference between the final invoice and the deposit
amount will normally be either refunded within 14 working
days of discharge or a further payment requested. The
charges for your Consultant and Anaesthetist are separate
to the Hospital account and will be submitted to you
directly by the Specialist concerned.
Letters
of Guarantee
The Hospital will consider payment of an account
by a third party provided a signed letter of guarantee
is received and approved prior to admission. If approved,
patients are not expected to pay a deposit or fixed
price on admission. However, in the event of non-payment
by a sponsor or shortfall on the account, please be
advised patients are liable for settlement accordingly.
Pharmacy
Most
Medical Insurers do not provide for ‘take home
medication’ and this is therefore included in
your personal account for settlement at the end of your
stay. Take home medication is prescribed by your Consultant
and charged accordingly.
Personal Account
During
your stay a personal account will be opened for you
to cover the cost of take home medication and non-medical
expenses, such as newspapers, meals and drinks for visitors
and telephone calls. Please settle your personal account
before you leave the Hospital.
Method of Payment
Payment
can be made by cash, cheque, Switch/Maestro and any
of the following credit/charge cards: Access, Visa or
MasterCard (we regret we do not accept Diners Card).
Chip and PIN arrangements
are in place at this Hospital. Patients are requested
to ensure they are aware of their PIN number prior to
admission in order to authorise payment.
Financial Assistance
The Hospital
provides those of more limited means the opportunity
to apply for a grant toward the cost of their medical
care through one of two grant making funds:
Sister Agnes
Benevolent Fund
This fund may provide financial assistance to all uninsured,
eligible Service and Ex-Service patients.
The Levy Trust Fund
Other uninsured patients may be eligible for financial
assistance from this trust fund, provided they live,
or have lived in London.
How To Apply
For a Grant:
Those
wishing to apply for assistance must contact the Personal
Assistant to the Chief Executive prior to admission.
An application form will then be provided. Upon receipt,
the Trustees will consider the application and the applicant
will be notified of the outcome prior to admission.
All applications are treated in strictest confidence.
For more information
about how to apply for a grant, please contact the
PA to the Chief Executive on 020 7467 4319.
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Guide
to consent
A Guide To Consent – Patients Rights
Before a doctor, nurse or therapist asks you to agree to undergo examination or treatment they must seek your permission or consent. You have the right to refuse and can ask for more information before you decide to give consent.
Consent ranges from actions such as when a Doctor asks to look in your mouth – you consent by opening your mouth, to more complicated procedures or treatment which may carry risks as well as benefit and in this case you may be asked to sign a consent form.
It does not matter how you show your consent, in writing or by saying you agree, what is important is that your consent is genuine or valid. This means:
| you are able to give your consent |
| you are given enough information to enable you to make a decision |
| you are acting of your own free will and not under the strong influence of another person |
Information
To give consent, you need to be sure of all the information relating to your treatment. Always ask for more information if you are unsure.
| What will the treatment involve? |
| What are the benefits? |
| What are the risks, if any and are they minor or serious? |
| What could happen if I don’t have the treatment or procedure? |
If the clinician requesting your consent is unable to answer your questions, ask for further advice from the Ward Manager who will talk through your concerns. Some patients want to know as much as possible about their condition and possible treatment whilst others do not. No one at this Hospital will force information on you although the clinical staff may suggest a particular treatment they believe will be of benefit. It is your decision to proceed or not.
Communication
If you are unable to communicate,
clinical staff may still treat you if they believe
the treatment to be in your best interests, except
where you have clearly refused treatment in advance.
No one (spouses, partners or close relatives) may
give consent on behalf of another adult. However,
friends and relatives may be able to offer clinicians
information relating to your beliefs and values, which
may include particular health issues or past experiences
where treatments have been accepted or refused. It
is therefore very important to discuss your views
with them prior to admission.
In emergency situations, decisions have to be made quickly but at other times it is possible to take some time and think through your decision carefully. If you need more time to think before agreeing to treatment you should say so.
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