Information on anaesthesia
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You will soon be admitted to Clinique La Colline and you have questions about your stay. The information on this page is intended exclusively for patients prior to their admission.
Your hospitalization can be managed either on an outpatient or inpatient basis, depending on your doctor's decision.
Before your admission, you will be seen at the Clinic for a consultation with your anesthesiologist. This consultation can also be conducted remotely, depending on your preference.
Documents to present upon admission
- An identity document (passport, identity card, family record book or residence permit for foreigners domiciled in Switzerland)
- A certificate of insurance issued by your health insurance or the card attesting to your affiliation. If you are not affiliated with an insurance recognized by our institution, the amount indicated for financial deposit
Check-out time
On the day of your departure, the room must be vacated by 10 a.m.
- For patients in semi-private rooms, and subject to availability, the room may be vacated by 11 a.m.
- For patients in private rooms, depending on availability, the room may be vacated by 1 p.m.
Reservations Department
Clinique La Colline
Avenue Beau-Séjour 6
1206 Geneva
Anaesthetists' Department
Clinique La Colline
Avenue Beau-Séjour 6
1206 Genève
Avenue Beau-Séjour 6
1206 Genève
Stay in a stationary
Stay in a stationary
The term inpatient means that you are hospitalized and spend at least one night at the Clinic.
Before your arrival
Our reservation service will send you various documents in advance that you will fill out and return to us to facilitate your admission and your stay. The data communicated are treated confidentially and allow us a personalized support.
In the days preceding your procedure, you will be invited to a preoperative visit allowing a first individual contact with your anaesthetist and an analysis of your general condition.
During your stay
Upon arrival at the Clinic, you will be received by a colleague from the admissions department who will ensure that all relevant data about you is up to date. You will also receive a file containing all the practical information.
Once the formalities are completed, you will be accompanied to your room. A nurse will take care of you and answer all your questions.
The different stages of your intervention will take place as follows:
- Pre-anesthetic visit
- Preparation and disinfection
- Transfer to the operating room
- Installation in anesthesia airlock
- Anaesthesia
- Transfer and installation in the operating room
- Intervention
- Transfer and monitoring in the recovery room
- Possible transition to the postoperative care unit
- Return to room
The nursing staff will be at your side and accompany you in every step of your hospitalization. Do not hesitate to send them any questions.
Advice and recommendations
We recommend that you bring:
- Toiletries
- Pyjamas or comfortable outfits
- Comfortable, closed slippers and/or shoes for physiotherapy (e.g. basketball)
- Personal treatments in their original boxes. For safety, we do not use pill dispensers.
Outpatient stay
Outpatient stay
The term outpatient refers to medical consultations, diagnostic examinations, emergency room visits and surgeries that allow you to return home the same day.
Before your arrival
Our reservation service will send you various documents in advance that you will fill out and return to us to facilitate your admission and your stay. The data communicated are treated confidentially and allow us a personalized support.
For optimal comfort and adapted to your needs during your outpatient stay, various hotel services are available. You will find all the necessary information about the "Comfort" and "Comfort +" options and their reservation in the digitized brochure on the right of this page.
During your stay
If you come for surgery with morning entry and exit the same day, you will be accompanied to your room, in the ambulatory surgery unit upon your arrival at the Clinic. The nursing staff will listen to your needs and explain the course of the intervention. Everything will be done so that you can approach the intervention or consultation serenely and confidently.
Your outing
Your outing
Before you leave
Our team will assist you to ensure that your discharge goes smoothly. When you are ready to leave, please inform the nursing team. Your return home or transfer to another facility will be decided in consultation with your doctor. Please inform your nurse, who will be able to give you any last-minute recommendations and any medication, prescriptions, or X-rays to be handed over before your departure.
Your return home
Once the surgeon or anesthetist has confirmed that you are ready to be discharged, you will be able to return home. When you are ready to leave the Clinic, please notify reception.
We recommend that you arrange for someone to accompany you and that you do not drive yourself. Upon request, reception can arrange and/or book a taxi for your departure.
A repatriation service can be arranged by the clinic at your request and with your doctor's approval.
On the first night, make sure you are not alone, or that you can notify someone in case of difficulty.
Rest and be sure to follow the care and treatment prescribed after your procedure. If you have any questions or needs, you can call the nursing team, even during the night, for private patients.
Hospital costs
The invoice is sent directly to your insurer, whether for outpatient or inpatient hospitalization. You can, if you wish, request a copy of the invoices that concern you.
Personal expenses
Our team will assist you to ensure that your discharge goes smoothly. When you are ready to leave, please inform the nursing team. Your return home or transfer to another facility will be decided in consultation with your doctor. Please inform your nurse, who will be able to give you any last-minute recommendations and any medication, prescriptions, or X-rays to be handed over before your departure.
Payment methods
You have the possibility to pay the various expenses related to your stay with the payment methods below:
- Cash
- Bank cards (Maestro, Postcard, EC-direct, Visa, Eurocard - Mastercard, American Express)
- Transfers