Good health is an essential part of leading a good life. Taking care of your health is not just important for your physical recovery from ailments but also to help you lead a productive life where you can participate at home and in society and gain mental and emotional contentment. When you fall ill or need to consult a doctor, you should choose a hospital or medical centre that is best for your individual health needs so that you can make a full recovery in the best way.
How To Choose The Right Medical Centre in Abu Dhabi
When there is a medical emergency, it is advised that you should go to the nearest hospital so that immediate treatment can be initiated. However, when you have time to consider options and choose a medical centre, you should make an informed choice after deliberate consideration. Some considerations to keep in mind while choosing a medical centre are:
Researching Specialties Available in Medical Centres
While you may enjoy a certain level of comfort and convenience at a particular medical centre, it is important to choose a centre that can provide the best treatment for your specific illness at that time. It is advisable to spend time researching the medical specialties available at various medical centres in Abu Dhabi, which medical departments are the strengths of each of those centres, and the medical centre’s reputation in the community and within the healthcare sector for the specialization you are seeking for your treatment. Details about the quality of healthcare services in a hospital can be gathered from the internet by checking the ranking awarded to hospitals for overall care as well as for the particular specialization. Word-of-mouth recommendations are also helpful as you can get first-hand information from patients who have been treated by a specific doctor or at a specific hospital.
Quality of Medical Care Provided
An established and accredited medical centre with well-trained and experienced medical professionals (doctors and nursing care) and the success rate of their treatments is a good indicator of the quality of medical care being provided in the centre. Both the expertise of the doctor and the quality of nursing care are essential for patient recovery and well-being. It is also important to ensure that the medical centre is patient-centric and prioritizes their care through personalized treatment plans, and effective communication with the patients and their families.
Convenience of Facility, Amenities and Technology
Medical centres that have in place advanced medical equipment, laboratories, a well-stocked pharmacy, diagnostic facilities and an adequate number of patient rooms are in a better position to accurately diagnose and provide complete care for a wide range of health conditions. If treatment is required for a longer time, it will also be convenient if hotels / stay options are available near the hospital for the patients and/or their caregivers.
Availability of Emergency Care Services
One specific facility of the medical centre that needs to be given importance, especially when researching emergency care is the availability of easy access to emergency services at all times of the day and night, the ability of the emergency unit to provide swift and quality medical care, the efficiency of intensive care services and trauma services in the centre. The emergency unit of the medical centre is often the primary point of contact for critically ill/injured patients and should be equipped with well-qualified and skilled medical professionals specifically trained for emergency care.
Location and Accessibility From Place of Residence
The proximity of the medical centre is definitely an important consideration when making the choice of a healthcare provider. The medical centre should be easily accessible with your mode of transport and convenient for you and your family. A medical centre that is located in a congested area with limited parking areas may be difficult to access in case of an emergency.
Acceptance of Your Health Insurance Plan
Choosing a hospital or medical centre which is part of the network of your health insurance company will help you derive the benefit of cashless hospitalization in case you need to be treated as an inpatient or assist you with the documentation needed for reimbursement of costs. It is also important to check in advance about which treatments are covered by insurance and compare the cost of hospital care including co-pay amounts, out-of-pocket expenses and deductibles.
Taha Medical Centre in Abu Dhabi
With 37 years of experience in the healthcare sector, Taha Medical Centre has grown to become one of the leading healthcare and health education providers in the UAE and in India. We aim to provide excellent health care to all strata of patients that is affordable and effective. As one of the best super-speciality medical centres in Abu Dhabi, we have focused on bringing the best available talent into our fold, along with cutting-edge technology in equipment and services and a comfortable and relaxing environment for our patients and their caregivers. We are equipped with modern laboratory, radiology, and pathology departments so that prompt diagnosis and treatment help our patients to be monitored effectively and speed up their recovery process. Taha Pharmacy caters to both in- and out-patient departments at the medical centre and is part of the hospital infrastructure that ensures optimal treatment for our patients.