General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.
Hospital care at home, known in France as HAD, provides certain hospital treatments where you live. Ask the doctor why this arrangement could suit your situation.
Your usual doctor or a hospital doctor requests it, with a prescription and your agreement. Admission then depends on the HAD service’s assessment and individual care plan.
The team checks your medical situation, geographical coverage and living conditions. Explain practical constraints before considering the return home organised.
Equipment may be delivered and temporary changes to your home may be needed. Clarify what will be installed, by whom and how care will fit into everyday life.
Ask for the service’s instructions and alert protocol. Keep useful contact details and ask what you should do if your condition changes.
HAD lasts for a defined period and is reviewed according to need. Before it ends, ask who will arrange and coordinate any continuing care.
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Your health review
Review your health
Mon bilan prévention is an appointment to discuss your habits and choose your health priorities. Review the four age groups and practical information.