FAQ

If you are an emergency case requiring immediate attention, please call (+233) 245-664-221 or the reception during working hours on (+233) 299-370-032. We will give you instructions and directions. If you know the Shai-Osudoku District Hospital address, please come as quick as possible. If you need transfer by us, please let us know by phone.

When you arrive at the Hospital, the staff will greet you and seat you at the waiting room. We will examine you as quick as possible – average waiting time is 15 minutes.

You may have referred yourself, have been referred by another specialist or hospital or Medical insurance. We will discuss your problem and ask about your medical history. A thorough examination will then follow. We may request examinations and tests to assist and support our diagnosis.

X-rays, blood / urine analysis, ultrasonography, MRI, endoscopy can all be performed with no delay in our hospital. If you have previous examinations and tests related to your current condition, please bring those along to the consultation. Also bring any copies of letters from other doctors or recent medication. It will help us to help you.

We will discuss with you the results of your examinations and we will recommend the proper treatment. Some conditions may be faced immediately by conservative or surgical treatment. In case you need surgery requiring general anesthesia, we arrange routine or urgent transfer by ambulance.

Otherwise, depending on the results of your examinations, the nature of the medical problem and your holiday plan, we will discharge you from our hospital, refer you on to another health professional or book you for surgery. If follow-up consultation or further consultations are required, we will indicate this and the staff will let you know the date and time of your next appointment.

Yes.

Ordinary x-rays, panoramic mouth views, ultrasonography , endoscopy, CT-scan, bone mass density scanner or laser imager ( digital developer ) can be performed on location.

Yes.

A Pediatrician is always available if needed.

Certain cases require injections for quick and full recovery. These can include antibiotics, anti-inflammators, local anesthesia or steroids.
Steroids and local anesthesia injections are administered by Doctors and anti-inflammators / antibiotics by an experienced nurse under our supervision.

We can undertake only small or minor procedures in our Hospital, using local anesthesia or superficial sedation.

All other procedures requiring general anesthesia are transferred to Korlebu or back to patient’s destination, to be admitted at a General Hospital.

We may prescribe for example analgesia treatment for your condition. Please let us know in case you have any allergy or other medical condition.

If you have already been taking drugs prescribed by your home doctor, please bring them with you for clarification or possible drug interactions and correlations with the new condition.

Do you accept International Health Insurance?

Shai-Osudoku District Hospital accepts most of the internationally recognized Insurance companies with affiliate.

If this is not your case, or if you have no insurance coverage then you will be expected to pay the bill in cash or credit card at the end of consultation. The original receipt, the signed copy of the credit card bill, the medical report in English and the results of tests performed are given to you in order to be delivered to your private or state insurance for reimbursement.

An estimate of consultation fees and costs, investigations or surgery are available on request.

Do I need referral?

If you have private insurance with an affiliate, the referral can be sent from your insurance company to us by fax or e-mail. We suggest that you contact your insurance in order to obtain this referral before your visit to our offices.

If you are a foreigner and you don’t have an insurance coverage, feel free to come to our hospital. The billing procedure is as explained above.

Yes.

Free Parking is available where our security personnel will assist you to park your vehicle.