{"id":5899,"date":"2021-04-02T11:00:18","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T18:34:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/medical\/2024\/03\/04\/things-to-do-when-you-visit-a-hospital\/"},"modified":"2024-03-11T09:29:23","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T09:29:23","slug":"things-to-do-when-you-visit-a-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/medical\/genre\/feature-story\/things-to-do-when-you-visit-a-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"Things To Do When You Visit A Hospital During Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> If you\u2019re not feeling well, or simply having <\/span><b>anxiety attacks over something<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, visiting a hospital is the best way to ease your worries. But what should you do if you would do this for the first time? This April, the Philippine Primer helps you deal with your unanswered questions when visiting a medical institution. <\/span><b>Here are a few things<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> you can take note of which will prepare you before, during, and after the visit.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b> BEFORE<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The first step is always the hardest. However, being prepared makes a lot of difference. So whenever you visit a hospital, we suggest you do these things <\/span><b>FIRST<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b> First of all, assess yourself.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Assess what you feel, whether you feel any discomfort or pain. Decide whether you need assistance or not when you go to the hospital. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Second, prepare the necessary<\/b> <b>documents. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You are required to bring a valid identification card such as government IDs (passports, SSS ID, etc).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Third, inform your Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and\/or Insurance company. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have an HMO card and\/or insurance (travel or health), inform their representatives in advance. This will help them check the hospital you&#8217;re visiting and verify if you\u2019re covered or not.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Lastly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, choose whether you want a scheduled or walk-in consultation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>DURING <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There is a rule of thumb that many hospitals follow: If the <\/span><b>patient\u00a0can manage\u00a0the pain, <\/b><b>they will have a regular consultation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. However, if they are experiencing unbearable pain and in need of immediate medical attention, they will be\u00a0admitted directly to the emergency room (ER). <\/span><b>Do take note that everything depends on the patient\u2019s condition and the hospital\u2019s policies.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> In a normal scenario, you\u2019ll have a consultation with a physician who will assess your condition.\u00a0 They will review your medical history based on the information you gave them. After that, they will\u00a0determine whether you&#8217;ll be<\/span><b> categorized as an inpatient or outpatient<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Inpatients are those admitted to the hospital and required to stay overnight (or longer) for further observation. On the other hand, outpatients are not required to stay and can be sent home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b> AFTER<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> After the consultation, you\u2019ll be categorized either as an inpatient<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">or outpatient<\/span><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you were to be categorized as an inpatient, you\u2019d be admitted to the hospital where you\u2019d be observed during your stay. Further tests may be required, and in some cases, specialists will be<\/span><b> involved to assess your condition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Meanwhile, outpatients can be sent home right away after consulting the doctor.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> For inpatients, medical bills will be presented upon discharge. Please note that this depends on the <\/span><b>hospital\u2019s policies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. That\u2019s why it\u2019s very important to inform your medical service provider like HMO and\/or insurance companies <\/span><b>about your situation ahead of time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This will save you time and money in the long run. Each hospital has its own affiliated HMOs. If you forgot to remind them, the hospitals will ask you if you\u2019re insured or have an HMO card upon admission.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> For outpatients, medical bills must be settled on the same day. Aside from this, <\/span><b>documents <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">such as test results will be given as well. Records such as medical certificates can be requested. You can verify this at the admission office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5903\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/beauty-fashion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/03\/hos.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"847\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/medical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/03\/hos.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/medical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/03\/hos-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/medical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/03\/hos-768x571.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/medical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/03\/hos-1024x761.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 847px) 100vw, 847px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> ######<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>COVID-19 TESTING PROCESS IN MAKATI MEDICAL CENTER<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Makati Medical Center is one of the most trusted hospitals in Metro Manila. They provide world-class health care <\/span>services <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">that you can always rely on, especially when it comes to COVID-19 testing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>BEFORE THE TESTING<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If the patient has <\/span><b>COVID-19 symptoms <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(or assumed to be positive), there is a designated area (Dela Rosa Drive) where they should enter the emergency room.\u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If the patient has <\/span><b>no COVID-19 symptoms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0but would like to get tested anyway, they should proceed to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Convergence<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Swabbing area. Regular testing is available from Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have an insurance provider, please bring the LOA or the letter of agreement.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b> TYPES OF TESTING<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At the Makati Medical Center, they offer three types of COVID-19 tests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Molecular test (aka RNA or PCR test) which costs Php 5,000 | 48 hours result<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Antigen test (rapid test) &#8211; Php 2,500 | 3 hours result<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Antibody test (aka serology test or blood test) &#8211; Php 1800 | 12 to 24 hours result<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b> DURING THE TEST\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since the COVID-19 test will take at least 3 hours, patients are usually sent home.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b> If the patient tests positive, they will be informed through call and email.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They are advised to self-quarantine at home (for 14 days).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If they would like to be admitted to the hospital, they may do so. However, it\u2019s subject to their room availability.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">COVID-19 patients are <\/span>quarantined <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">in a different section, <\/span>so they have limited rooms.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If admitted to the hospital, paperwork will be processed after the 14-day\u00a0 quarantine period.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is subject to the patient\u2019s condition and doctor assessment.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you were to self-quarantine at home, you\u2019d be requested to self-isolate and always talk to your doctor. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>AFTER THE QUARANTINE PERIOD<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> After the quarantine period, patients will be advised to take the test again,<\/span> though it is not mandatory.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Lastly, consult with your doctor for further instructions. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They also offer <\/span><b>Home Service COVID-19 testing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. The home service costs Php 650 and the transportation fee will be shouldered by the patient. For further information, you may call Makati Medical Center.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0###### <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>COVID-19 TESTING PROCESS IN ST. LUKES BGC<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> St. Lukes (BGC) is one of the famous hospitals for the affluent. Utilizing the latest technologies and their world-class facilities, they will provide you the best care<\/span> you deserve<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Here are some tips if you\u2019d like to avail their COVID-19 testing services.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>TESTING OPTIONS<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Those who want to avail of any COVID-19 related tests must go directly to the EMERGENCY ROOM.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0You can schedule an appointment for COVID-19 testing via phone call or online.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Drive-thru PCR test is only available by appointment. They require you to book two days before your test and it\u2019s available from 7:00 a.m.\u00a0&#8211;\u00a04:00 p.m. only.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b> DURING THE TEST\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>If you\u2019re positive\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can self-quarantine at home or be admitted to<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0a hospital. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During the quarantine period, always keep in touch with your doctor.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you decide to self-quarantine at home, teleconsultation is highly recommended.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>AFTER THE QUARANTINE PERIOD<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> After the quarantine period, patients will be advised to take the test again, <\/span>\u00a0though it is not mandatory<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Lastly, consult with your doctor for further instructions.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>This first appeared in Philippine Primer\u2019s English and Japanese Magazines\u00a0April 2021 issue <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Philippine Primer April 2021 issue features Medical stories such as things to do when you visit a hospital.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5903,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[74],"tags":[349,593,815,863,1245],"class_list":["post-5899","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-feature-story","tag-covid-19","tag-hospital","tag-makati-medical-center","tag-medical-issue","tag-st-lukes-bgc"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5899","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5899"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5899\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7076,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5899\/revisions\/7076"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5903"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5899"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5899"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5899"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}