Exclusive hospital ratings help you find a doctor who can treat you at the best hospital, dramatically lowering your risks
Our goal is to reveal the World's Best Hospitals - and it may be our most important ranking yet. As the events of 2020 made clear, our lives and those of our loved ones may rest on the kind of health care we have access to. The hospitals named in this list - which covers 25 countries, including United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Canada - stand out for their consistent excellence, including distinguished physicians, top-notch nursing care and state-of-the-art technology. Of course we hope that we, and you, won't need to seek care or visit a friend or family member in any hospital this year. But if you do, this ranking of the World's Best Hospitals 2021 can help you feel confident as you make a critical choice about medical care.
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We have gathered some of the most common patients questions and answered them here
What information do I need to bring with me to the Hospital?
Usually Patients should bring the following information when registering:
- Insurance Card
- Medicare/Medicaid card
- Name and Social Security Number of insured
- Referral forms from your physician (if required by your insurance carrier)
- Referral/Order Guidelines
- Worker's compensation information (if applicable)
- Driver's license
- Co-pay or deductible
- Pre-admission form (if not previously submitted)
What should I bring with me when I am admitted to hosptal?
In order to participate fully in your therapies we encourage you to dress in comfortable, casual clothing. In addition, you should bring:
- Any items that were used on a regular basis prior to your illness, such as eyeglasses, hearing aids, dentures, and the appropriate containers
- Sturdy shoes or sneakers and loose socks, if appropriate
- Loose-fitting pants or sweatpants, shirts that are comfortable and easy to put on, undergarments, bathrobe, and pajamas
- A seasonal coat or jacket, to take advantage of hospital courtyards and pathways
- Laundry bag
- Toiletries
- Electric razor