Brief Overview
A general outpatient department holding a variety of outpatient clinics.
| Allergy |
Haematology |
| Cardiology |
Infectious Diseases
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| Cardio thoracic surgery |
Lipid
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Diabetes
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Neurology
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Endocrine
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Respiratory
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Elderly medicine
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Vascular surgery
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| General surgery |
Warfarin
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Contact details
Telephone numbers:
Nurses station - 01273 696955 extn. 4223
Appointment team - 01273 696955 extn. 4500
Appointment Confirmation - Outpatient appointment confirmation
Clinic times / opening hours
Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH)
Monday - Friday from 8.00am - 6.00pm
Information for Patient
What to bring to your appointment
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Your appointment letter
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Your attendance form
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A list of current medication
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Any specimens that have been requested eg. urine sample
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A list of questions you may want to ask
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Money for prescriptions, refreshments and parking
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Your benefit allownce book if you are eligible to claim for travelling expense
Useful information
Every effort is made to keep clinics running on time, there may be emergencies or delays which cause the clinics to run late. The clinic nurse will be able to keep you informed.
Please allow at least two hours for your appointment to accomodate this.
Ask the doctor to explain anything that you don't understand and discuss anything that is worrying you. You are entitled to a clear explanation of any proposed treatment, including any risks involved and any alternatives, before you decide to agree to it.
At your appointment, you may be seen by the consultant in charge of your care, or another doctor who works on the consultant's team.
If you are unable to attend your appointment please inform the unit as soon as possible. This will allow someone else to be offered the appointment time.
After your appointment you may be asked to make another appointment or be referred for tests.
A teaching hospital
The Royal Sussex County Hospital is a teaching hospital and medical students, under the supervision of trained staff, are often involved in the care of patients.
We will ask you if you are happy for students to be involved in your care. If you do not wish to be seen by a student, please let your nurse or doctor know.
If you do agree to be seen by a student, decisions about your treatment and care will still be made by trained staff, not by the student.
The unit is commited to improving our services and we would be gratefull for any feedback you may have.
