Olaide WaheedLife orthopaedic hospital visiting hours are the prescribed times set by the hospital management for patients who are receiving treatment at the hospital to receive love and support from their families and friends.
Life orthopaedic hospital is one of the best specialist hospitals in the region, and as such it is in the business of saving lives. Such a busy hospital cannot be swarmed with visitors – that would reduce the efficiency of the staff members, and put patients at risk.
To prevent such a problem, the hospital management has put the following visiting hours into effect.
Life Orthopaedic Hospital Visiting Hours
Life Orthopaedic Hospital has not clarified its visiting hours. However, under such circumstances, visitations are usually under the supervision of the doctors in charge of the patients.
Therefore, it may be helpful to reach out to the doctors, and to request permission to visit with your loved ones who are receiving care at the hospital. The following are the numbers of the doctors.
Hospital Information Desk: 021 506 5111
Email: [email protected]
MD Inc: 021 506 4000
Advanced Life Support Emergency Paramedic Service: 0860 532 532
Dr Brendan Dower (Hip and knee Arthroplasty) 021 506 5650
Dr Craig Hastings (Foot, ankle and paediatrics) 021 506 5600
Dr Garth Grobler (Hip and knee Arthroplasty) 021 506 5610
Dr Hayden Hobbs (Knee and sports injuries) 021 506 5621
Dr JP du Plessis (Shoulder and elbow) 021 506 5580
Dr Keith Hosking (Bone tumour and reconstructive) 021 506 5630
Dr Mark Nortje (Hip and knee Specialist) 021 506 5650
Dr Pierre Ehlers (Bone tumour and reconstructive) 021 506 5630
Dr Pradeep Makan (Spinal) 021 506 5590
Dr Peter Polley (Spinal) 021 506 5590
Dr Steve Carter (Hand and upper limb) 021 506 5670
Dr Stuart Dix-Peek (Foot, ankle and paediatrics) 021 506 5580
Dr Steve Roche (Shoulder and elbow) 021 506 5570
Prof. Brian Bernstein (Trauma) 021 506 5555
Prof. Basil Vrettos (Shoulder and elbow) 021 506 5580
Prof. Mark Solomons (Hand and upper limb) 021 506 5670
Prof. Sitombo Maqungo (Trauma) 021 506 5555
Physiotherapist(s)
A Africa 021 531 7232
E Wakefield 021 506 5385
M Labuschagne 021 531 7232
M Wilkinson 021 531 7922
N Hendricks 021 506 5540
Rob & Kim Sims 021 531 5395
Radiologist(s)
Morton & Partners 021 506 4260
How To Proceed With Your Visit
The first step is to find out the exact ward where your loved one is receiving care. You also need to make sure that you have the proper name. the hospital may not be able to help you with these details; the hospital can use it to find your loved ones.
You may then can the hospital information desk through the number provided above, and then tell them that you wish to visit with your loved one who is receiving care at the hospital.
Furthermore, you can call the specialist doctors, and request permission to visit with your loved ones who are under their care.
Having obtained this permission, you then need to get directions to the hospital from your present location.
At the agreed time, show up at the hospital, and go to the front desk. Tell them who you want to visit, and tell them that you have obtained permission from the doctor to do so.
The hospital staff will then give you directions. Some of the rules to follow when visiting are as follows.
Rules To Follow When Visiting The Hospital
The hospital has not stipulated any rules to guide visitors, but the usual rules that guide visitors in other medical facilities will be spelt out here as a precaution, and also to minimize the stress on other patients in the wards.
Put your mobile phones on vibrate, and also ensure that you minimize the noise from your phone calls. Ensure that you do not disturb others in the ward or room.
Children under the age of 12 should be supervised by an adult.
Arrive at the nursing station first, and tell them you are there to visit. Tell them who you want to visit. Do not go straight to the ward or room. The nurses will tell you whether or not your loved one is able to receive visitors at that time.
Small children receiving treatment may have one of their parents with them at all times, although, other relatives, including the other parent may have to call the hospital to obtain permission before visiting.
Please remember that the rules are in the best interest of your loved ones and other patients at the hospital. Therefore, please follow them so as to help the hospital take proper care of your loved one.
Related:
- Life Kingsbury Hospital Visiting Hours
- Life The Glynnwood Hospital Visiting Hours
- Life Glynnview Hospital Visiting Hours
Closing
Life Orthopaedic Hospital visiting hours are not clearly defined. However, you can still visit your loved ones by first calling the hospital through any of the numbers listed above, and telling them that you wish to visit with your loved one receiving care at the hospital.