
Some hospital visits begin in the emergency room, others are planned ahead of time. But even when you don't have an emergency medical problem, getting ready to go to hospital may leave you feeling overwhelmed and even a little stressed. By taking steps to prepare for your stay ahead of time, you can get control of some of that stress and save that energy for your recovery.


Tips for preparing for surgery

Preparing your child for hospital

Informed consent

Pain after surgery

Recovering well after surgery

Hospital-related DVT

Preventing healthcare-associated infection

Māori health – hospital care

Preparing to leave hospital

Caring for surgical wounds at home

Medicine use and safety

Where to go when you need health care

Healthcare services apps

Public hospitals

Healthcare in NZ
