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What to Bring to
the Hospital for an Outpatient Visit
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Appointment information |
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Doctor's name |
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Department building name/location
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Name and telephone number
of your referring physician |
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Name and telephone number
of family physician (if different from above) |
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Insurance cards |
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Insurance referral immunization
record |
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Medical or personal records
(X-Rays, lab tests). If you are unsure of what to bring, please call
the outpatient office you are scheduled to visit. |
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A list of questions you
may have for the physician. If your child is old enough, help him
or her to add to the list too. |
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Social security number
of the patient and both parents (for insurance purposes) |
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Child's birth certificate
(if name has been legally changed) |
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Another adult to assist
you if you must bring other children |
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Books, games, snacks,
formula, diapers, change of baby clothes or other necessities. (Please
do not bring food if your child must fast for testing.) |
What to Bring to the
Hospital for a Day Surgery Procedure
If your child is staying overnight, pack a suitcase
with a change of clothing for yourself and your child. Children's pajamas
and slippers are available at the hospital. Also, pack an empty bottle
or sippy cup to use after the surgery. Older children may bring headphones
or a hand-held game to help them relax.
Please see the Inpatient
list below for additional packing information.
What to Bring to the Hospital
for an Inpatient Stay
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Bathrobe |
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Infants/toddlers:
favorite toy or item from home (please limit to one or two small items)
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School
age/teenagers: books, magazines, cosmetics, school work |
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Insurance and Medical
Assistance Information (including subscriber and access cards) |
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Name/phone number of your
family physician and others involved in your child's care |
Please do not bring:
Electrical items:
small appliances such as hair dryers, irons, televisions and radios are
not permitted due to fire and electrical safety concerns. (Most rooms
are television-equipped.)
Medications: unless
your child's physician specifically requests that you do so. However,
a listing of medicines that your child takes will be helpful.Note: diapers,
soap, shampoo, gowns and slippers are available on the patient care unit.
Also, please label all personal items. The hospital cannot be responsible
for any lost articles.
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