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Information for those considering surgery with The Private Clinic
Welcome to The Private Clinic.
in 1983, The of Harley Street is a multi-award-winning medical group with clinics located across the UK. We have over 40 years of experience in offering the best in and surgical procedures in our clinics and hospitals. Our and all specialise within their given field and are amongst the best and most experienced. We successfully treat over 2,500 a year and patients can they are given the right advice and most appropriate and care.
Our ultimate goal is patient satisfaction, and we strive to this by providing a of consistently good quality, in line with both professional and and national guidelines.
Our boutique hospital, with its two and facility, is in Fitzrovia, London. We have several clinics situated throughout the UK consultations and surgeries under local anaesthetic.
We hope that this leaflet provides you with the general information required to support and you in beginning your surgical journey with us.
At The Clinic of Harley Street, each patient is a Patient Coordinator. Your Patient is not a clinician, instead they are there to support you through your with us. Your Coordinator will information regarding our and treatments, explain the and options available, and liaise with you regarding bookings, as appropriate. They are there to answer any questions or queries you may have. Whilst they will answer your questions as fully as their and allows, you must remember that only the is qualified to give clinical advice about the surgery you are seeking.
All working with The of are either directly by us or granted Practicing via our Committee (MAC) and carry their own . This information, including the details of their registration with the General Medical Council, can be found on their individual profile on our website. You can also discover the range of procedures they perform on behalf of The and their experience in those .
Your or doctor will assess your for surgery and explain the possible for surgery, limitations and any potential risks and associated with the you are . can satisfy many needs and often provides that extra measure of or a is seeking, and which may otherwise be difficult to . must the limitations and view . Under these circumstances, a patient’s objectives can most often be . To get the most from the surgery you are it is vital that you your with the surgeon, so that they may agree your expectations are reasonable and within the of surgery.
The consultation with your surgeon is designed to ensure that you have the time to all of the you are considering and other or as appropriate. In order to this aim, you should expect your to discuss:
• All of your and family history in detail and tests relevant for the you are seeking.
• your and then what can actually be by .
• Perform a physical examination, noting anatomy and characteristics.
• Discuss treatment and recommend surgery most suited to your needs.
• the potential complications and risks associated specifically with your surgery.
• Advise on all aspects of and post- .
Following this and examination, the surgeon may decide it is not in your best medical interest to proceed with surgery.
If for any reason the surgeon’s discussion and clinical consultation with you falls short of your expectations, your patient coordinator will be happy to for you to meet with another surgeon for a further opinion.
Your will discuss the risks of surgery associated with you during your consultation.
It is important that you your doctor or surgeon with information detailing every aspect of your past history, illnesses, operations, drugs – including recreational, allergies and any significant family history of disease. Your is paramount in your doctor’s mind. If you any relevant information, then you are potentially your own wellbeing at risk.
GP Information
Your GP is responsible for your day-to-day healthcare and as part of your . The Private Clinic of Harley Street strongly that you keep your GP advised if you are going to with a cosmetic surgical procedure. However, we are to point out that you have every right to keep the matter private if you wish to do so and we will seek your consent to your GP for supporting background information About Laser Hair Removal For Women your health status. In certain circumstances, it may be necessary, prior to surgery, for a member of the to your GP and/or any other that you may have seen previously. This is entirely for your own medical safety. Your will complete the necessary paperwork to request relevant information from your GP or once you have consented for us to do so.
Consideration
After agreeing a treatment plan with your surgeon, should you wish to with surgery a suitable date for your operation will be arranged with your . Think carefully, considering the following:
Time required off work. It’s usually to take 10 to 14 days, depending upon the nature of your . Please note that some will require a longer period of recovery, for example those which are (eg manual working), and if you are unable to cease work for the of you should defer your surgery to a more suitable time. This also applies to patients who have similar strenuous hobbies (e.g. riding, gym activities). If you do a complication the period to refrain from such activities will be until you have . Please note lack of could lead to the being voided.
Travel arrangements. On no can you drive or travel home alone. to home, by a nominated responsible adult, may result in the being postponed and charges linked to a late cancellation being .
Childcare. If you have young children, you may need help from family or . For example, following can be painful at first and should be .
Fees. A will need to be made at the time of and the will be collected ahead of the date, in line with The Private Clinic of Harley Street’s and conditions.
Flying before and after surgery: It is advised that you are able to fly short haul 2 weeks following the procedure and you can fly long haul 6 weeks . Please always check with the clinical team. Please use the TED stockings or flight socks if you are flying recently after your operation and especially if it is a long flight (more than 3 hours).
results. You are more likely to be happy with the results of surgery if you have clear, realistic expectations and a clear understanding of why you want to have .
Risks and complications. While technology and surgical expertise make complications a rarity, it’s best to be prepared. Speak with your surgeon to ensure you are fully aware of associated side effects, risks and complications.
Pre-operative Screening
Your Patient Coordinator will arrange for you to attend for your pre-operative screening with a member of the clinical team at your local clinic.
In the interests of safety all our patients are assessed against our patient selection criteria. Following your consultation and review of your past medical history, your doctor or pre-operative will the pre- operative tests considered to be appropriate which may include blood tests, ECG, x-rays, scans, or further and/or assessment to ensure you are fully prepared for surgery. Some tests will be in your inclusive fee package, whilst others may incur fees and your Patient Coordinator (or pre-operative practitioner) will advise you of any such fees that you will be to fund.
For some patients the and review of all the required information can take longer than expected and it may be necessary to postpone or cancel surgery. We will always try to give as much notice as possible, but your may be for medical reasons at any point in the pathway, up to and including the day of surgery.
MRSA Screening
resistant (MRSA) is an antibiotic resistant bacterium that lives harmlessly on the skin of around 1 in 30 people. If it gets in the body, it can contaminate a wound and cause healing.
At The Private Clinic we have an low rate of post-surgical and screen for high-risk patients as part of the pre-operative . If you are having any form of or have been an in-patient anywhere in last 12 months or have an on-going open wounds or skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis, you will be tested for MRSA. This usually involves wiping swabs (similar to cotton buds) on the inside of your nostril. the back of your mouth and your groin. The swabs are then sent for . If the result shows you have MRSA on your skin, you’ll be provided with a simple decontamination regime including cream and shampoo to be used for 3 to 5 days before and including the day of .
Photographs
It is The Clinic’s policy that all patients have pre- photographs. Photos will be taken by the Clinical team during the pre-operative or admission phase of your . We have the right to surgery to who decline to have such photographs taken.
Rest that such will remain part of your medical record. The Private Clinic of Harley Street are with the Information Office (ICO) to retain and store such patient information. Please note that your doctor or surgeon may also take photographs for their own .
Day of Surgery
Most of our surgery at The Clinic does not an overnight stay and is performed on a day case basis. This means you will return home (or a nearby hotel) on the same day as your surgery. are carried out at our in Fitzrovia, third-party hospitals in the North of England and within our designated procedure rooms at our clinics nationwide, on the chosen.
A care service is provided for you as part of your aftercare . Please follow the post-operative given to you by our team very . We provide an ‘Out of Hours – on call service’ should you have any concerns .
A member of our team will call you the day following surgery, to check how you are, discuss the once more and answer any questions you may have.
It is to your following that you attend the post-operative appointments with both the outpatient team/clinic team and your . The number of post-operative appointments will be determined by your own recovery, and should you experience a we may need to see you more regularly in clinic or we may need you to re-visit the .
Your is important to us; we will use it to celebrate what we are doing well, share learning, replicate initiatives where appropriate and make where you think we could do better. Feedback will be requested at the point of discharge, and a QR code provided should you prefer to complete this at home.
As an of surgery, The Private Clinic are bound to surgical outcome data from the patient’s perspective, for publication on the Private Healthcare Information Network; an independent, government-mandated that and fees information. We engage a third-party provider; Picker HWA to the data on our behalf and we will request your in our surveys and again at six months following your surgery. Results of the not only help us to gain an overall understanding of the of your surgery but help to influence improvements in our clinical and and enable us to honest and transparent information to prospective considering surgery.
CQC
Our regulators, the Care Quality Commission are keen to receive feedback directly from patients regarding their experience too, albeit good or bad, in order to better the quality of care received at The Private Clinic. can be provided through their at
Additional Information
Age Limit. The minimum age for any consultation and procedure is 18.
Period of Reflection ( period). surgery is a purely elective procedure and careful consideration should be given to both the benefits and the risks associated with surgery, before deciding to . The Private Clinic advise that, following consultation with your surgeon, you allow a period of at least 14 days before making such a decision.
Consent and what it means. The form is to ensure that before your operation you and your are fully agreed as to the that has been planned for you and that you understand all the benefits and complications. You will not be able to proceed unless this form is completed and signed.
after surgery. Due to the of anaesthetic, you must not drive for a minimum of 24 hours after . You would technically be under the influence of drugs and therefore your insurance would be void.
Cancellation of by The Clinic. In the interest of safety and welfare, The Clinic team the right to cancel or postpone your surgical procedure. We reserve the right to withhold direct costs by the company as per our Terms & Conditions.
Terms & . Our full Terms & are viewable at
Complaints. In the event that a is with any aspect of the service provided, the Patient/or acting on behalf of the (the complainant) should raise the with the Clinic at the local clinic where they are as a or via email at The will be dealt with in line with our Complaints Procedure (a copy of which can be provided on request).
Patient Access to Records. In line with current and company policy may request a copy of their records held by The Clinic. Requests can be made via your local clinic or by emailing In line with the Data Act 2018 (GDPR) The Private Clinic will collate the information and provide it within 30 days of the being made.
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The Private Clinic is a multi award medical group with clinics located across the UK. We have over 40 years’ experience in the best in minimally invasive non and expert led in our clinics and . Our surgeons are all registered with the and we are by the . The CQC is an for health and social care in England. Last review March 10th 2023.
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