Patient Transport
What Families Should Know About Non-Emergency Patient Transport
Discharge transfers, dialysis trips and moves between facilities are planned journeys. Planning is exactly what makes them comfortable.
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Prepare the practical details
Confirm the discharge time, the destination address and who will travel with the patient before the vehicle is booked.
- Discharge summary and current medicines to hand
- Mobility needs: stretcher, wheelchair or assisted walking
- Oxygen or monitoring requirements confirmed in advance
- Lift access and parking at both ends of the journey
Comfort over speed
Non-emergency journeys should be steady rather than fast. Discuss rest stops for long transfers and how the patient will be positioned.
Ask about the return trip
For recurring treatment, agreeing the return arrangement at the time of booking avoids waiting at the end of a tiring day.