Welcome to Masih Daneshvari Hospital

You are very welcome to Masih Daneshvari Hospital. We hope that this guide helps you to learn about the services and resources that are available to you.

• “You are at a "teaching" hospital so you are likely to meet many doctors and medical students.”
• We provide a broad range of clinical and specialty services and has an excellent reputation for providing high quality care.
• If you need information or help during your stay, please ask International Patient Department (IPD) which is located in Imam Hasan Building, 7th floor.

What to bring with you

• Personal and Medical insurance information
• Your previous blood exam , images (radiographs),CT Scan,…
• Underwear
• Toiletries (toothbrush, comb, razor, towel, facecloth, etc)
• Long-term medication

What not to bring with you

•  Valuables
•   Jeweler
•   Too much clothing (you will have a locker and a small wardrobe, but space is limited)
•   Electrical equipment, such as radios. (you need the approval of the maintenance staff)

You’re Care in the Wards:

After you are admitted, you will be brought to the IPD ward. This section describes what you can expect from your stay in the wards, where your healthcare team will provide you with the best quality care. Upon arrival in a ward, IPD nurse will help to settle you in and the IPD doctor will work with you to complete your medical history. All your admission and discharge process will manage by IPD experts. You should feel comfortable asking your doctor or nurse about your condition. Feel free to ask each doctor his or her name and level of training. You should also ask who is in charge of your care.

During your stay, your core healthcare team may consist of:

1.  Attending Physician (“Attending”). This is an experienced doctor who is in charge of your treatment plan. He or she works with and supervises other doctors treating you.

2.  Fellow. This is a doctor who is getting advanced training in a special area of medicine. 

3.  Resident. This refers to a doctor who graduated from medical school two to three years ago. Residents are being trained in special areas of medicine. A “senior” resident is in charge of “junior” residents and interns. They are supervised by the attending physician.  

4.  Intern. This is a new doctor working under the guidance of residents and the attending physician. 

5.  Consultants or specialists. The attending physician may ask other doctors to help diagnose or treat you.

6.  Registered Nurse (RN): Nurses perform health assessments, give medications, monitor (check) vital signs, change wound dressings, provide wound care, and teach family caregivers basic skills to care for the patient at home. You may see new nurses each day as most work in 8- or 12-hour shifts. The nurse is often the best person to talk with if you need something or have a question. Nurses’ aide or nursing assistant (NA): These team members work under the supervision of RNs. Their job is to take blood pressure, change bedding, assist patients going to the  bathroom, give baths, and help make sure patients are clean and comfortable. They work in shifts (like nurses) and you may not see the same aide each day

7.  The nursing manager, who is responsible for ward management and clinical management of care.

8.  Medical technologists, radiographers, and nuclear medicine technicians. These technicians take blood and perform X-rays and other tests. 

9.  Dietitians (Nutritionists). They provide counseling and assessment about nutrition (food and diets). 

On admission, you will be asked about your dietary needs. Once in your ward, you will be offered a daily menu by IPD experts. Some patients, however, may be on a special diet. please do not bring food into the hospital.

Visitors:

Visitors are an important part of a patient’s day.  However, the welfare of the patient must always come first.  At times, restrictions may be imposed to ensure the best patient care.

Visiting hours must be followed. Please ask the time of visit from IPD nurses.

Preparing for Discharge:

• After you have been informed of your discharge, please ensure that, the arrangements have been made for going home on the morning of discharge (before11.00am).
• A medical certificate is issued if required.
•  You have prescriptions for any medication your doctors might have prescribed for you on discharge.
• Follow up care will be organized and planned in accordance with your needs
• The IPD expert will accompany you in all discharge process.

Smoking Policy:

• In line with current legislation, smoking is prohibited in all areas of MasihDaneshvari Hospital.  For more information, please refer to the Smoke Free Information Leaflet available on every ward.