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
Be medicine smart – your guide to using medicines safely
Where to get medical help
Healthcare services apps
Public hospitals
Healthcare in NZ
