Transcription of Welcome to: The Cardiology Outpatient Department ...
1 Welcome to: The Cardiology Outpatient Department University Hospital of Wales Cardiff CF14 4XW Please read the following information leaflet. The Cardiology Outpatient Department is situated on the first floor, along the corridor between Wards B1 and C1. Directions to the Department can be obtained from the main reception desk in concourse. If you are unable to use the stairs/lift and need assistance please ask at the main reception desk in concourse for a porter to assist you. On arrival at the Clinic please check in at the main reception desk where the co-ordinator will confirm your details Name, Address, Telephone No, Date of Birth and GP Surgery. If you would prefer not to give these details verbally, please write them on paper and hand them to the co-ordinator on arrival. We advise not to arrive more than 15 minutes before your appointment time as the clinics are very busy and waiting area is limited.
2 Please bring a list of all your current medication to give to the Doctor. All patients are seen in appointment time order. You may notice that some patients arriving later than others are called into see the Doctor first. This is because there are several Consultant clinics running at the same time. We will do our utmost to ensure you are seen as near to your appointment time as possible but there may be occasions when you have to wait. If this situation arises the clinic staff will keep you informed. Your consultation can last up to 30 minutes. On occasions this may be longer depending whether the Dr requires you to have any further tests done after your consultation There are shops and a cafeteria on the hospital site but you may like to bring a drink and snack with you. If you need Ambulance transport to attend your appointment.
3 Please notify your GP at least 48 hrs prior to your visit. If you are unable to attend your appointment please telephone 029 20748181 and further arrangements can be made. If you have any concerns please do not hesitate to ask a member of staff in the clinic. If you have any suggestions how we may improve our service please leave a note in our suggestion box located at the reception desk. DIRECTIONS TO Cardiology OUTPATIENTS 1. Walk through the main concourse (shops) and go up the stairs or take the lift located to the left. 2. Continue walking ahead past x-ray dept until you arrive at B Block main lifts. (6 in total) 3. Take the lift to the first floor B Block. 4. Turn left down the corridor and Cardiology Outpatients is halfway down the corridor on the left hand side. VERSION 1 OCT 2009
