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A hospital admission may be planned, for tests or surgery, or unexpected through emergency care. Good preparation helps: bring an up-to-date medication list, report allergies, have important documents and contact details readily available, and ask questions until you understand what is happening. During admission, staff focus on identification, medicines, infection prevention, movement and discharge planning. Practical rules on Curaçao vary by hospital and sometimes by ward, so always follow the instructions of the hospital you are attending.

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  • A hospital admission may be planned, for surgery or tests, or unexpected through emergency care.
  • Good preparation starts with an up-to-date medication list, an allergy list, important documents and a clearly designated contact person.
  • Safe care often means staff ask your name, date of birth, symptoms and medicines more than once. This is normal and useful.
  • You can ask for explanations and time to think, and say what matters to you, even when anxious or ill.
  • On Curaçao, you usually first contact your own GP about new medical concerns after discharge. Outside office hours, HAP 9252 provides urgent GP care. Call 912 only for an immediate threat to life.

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Visiting your family doctorGood preparation helps you make the most of time with the doctor. Think beforehand about what you want to discuss, bring medicines information and ask for explanations until you understand the plan.
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A child going to hospitalGood preparation matters when a child needs hospital care. Child-friendly explanations, a calm parent and clear arrangements help reduce stress. Watch for deterioration on the journey and after discharge. For a threat to life, call 912; for urgent assessment outside office hours, call HAP 9252.
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End of lifeEnd of life care focuses on comfort, calm, dignity and clear arrangements. Advance care planning helps you discuss treatment wishes, where care will be provided and contact people in good time. Palliative care does not mean giving up: it focuses on quality of life and symptom relief. Check local laws and procedures on Curaçao separately; do not automatically assume Dutch rules on euthanasia or end of life decisions apply. When dying is expected, follow the existing care plan and treating team's guidance; 912 is only for unexpected, immediate threats to life.