your departure

YOUR DOCTOR WILL DECIDE THE DATE OF your departure:
  He /she is the only person who can authorise your legitimate departure. If, however, you request to leave contrary to medical advice, you will have to sign an affidavit releasing the clinic and its doctors from any possible consequences related to your decision.

YOUR DOCTOR WILL DECIDE ON THE MODE OF TRANSPORT:

 Depending on the condition of your health. Either a taxi, ambulance or particular vehicle of your choice will be called.
The male or female nurse in your ward must be informed if you wish to call your own ambulance driver in order to avoid possible litigation.

CONTINUATION OF TREATMENT:
A report on your hospitalisation will be sent to your specialist doctor, or to a doctor you have designated, a few days after your departure.
Do not hesitate to ask for advice about the way in which prescriptions or dietary guidelines should be followed.
With the agreement of your specialist doctor, it will still be possible for you to make an appointment to see the doctor at the clinic. Details of how to make such an appointment are available from the supervisor.
In certain cases, the doctor at the clinic can, in order to ensure that your healthcare and monitoring continues, recommend hospitalisation in your own home or in a convalescent home.
A minor cannot depart unless accompanied by his / her parents or legal guardian.

medical fees

Medical practitioners at the Du Pré Clinic comply with the conventions laid down for Social Security Doctors. Surgeons practise within the free fee sector (sector II) for which an excess can be charged. Supplementary fees such as these are usually reimbursed by Mutual Insurance Companies or Funds, either partially or totally. A prior agreement must be reached in writing indicating the amount.

maison de convalescence ou retour à domicile

Please inform the nurse responsible for your ward if you wish to be sent to a convalescent home at the end of your hospitalisation. Nevertheless, only your surgeon is authorised to validate this request and to set it in motion.
If you are retired on Social Security, you may be able to benefit from an allowance on your return home if certain criteria are fulfilled.

administrative formalities

Your departure always has to be decided by your practitioner and should not be effected before seeing the anaesthetist and the male or female ward nurse.

BEFORE LEAVING, AND IN ORDER TO AVOID HAVING TO POST DOCUMENTS OR RETURN NEEDLESSLY TO THE CLINIC, YOU SHOULD:

GO TO THE DEPARTURE OFFICE:
Open from 8a.m. till 6.30p.m. and located next to the reception area.
Obtain a certificate of hospitalisation.

PAY ANY REMAINING EXPENSES YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
  Daily charges: individual room, telephone, TV and if appropriate, reclaim any objects deposited in the safe.

GO TO THE SURGEON’S SECRETARIAT:
  To arrange for potential payment of excess fees, obtain authorisation for time off work, prescriptions for medication and a follow-up monitoring appointment.

OBSERVE DETAILS FOR DEPARTURE:
Please be so kind as to empty your room quickly in order that it may be cleaned before use by another patient.
Do not forget to take any X-rays that belong to you with you.

cost of your hospitalisation

The Clinic is reimbursed for the cost of your stay and normal medical fees directly from the funds concerned and mutual insurance companies if applicable.