Staying in hospital
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A person who stays in hospital overnight is called an inpatient
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You might stay in hospital because you are unwell and need treatment to make you better
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You will stay on a ward. This is a room in the hospital with beds for people staying in hospital
The people staying in your room will have a similar illness to you
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If you are a woman, you will stay in a room with other women
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If you are a man, you will stay in a room with other men
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You might stay in hospital for one night or more nights
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You can read more about staying in hospital in our easy read booklets
Welcome to Guy's Hospital - information about your stay
What happens when you come to stay in Guy's Hospital.
Welcome to St Thomas' Hospital - information about your stay
What happens when you come to stay in St Thomas' Hospital.
Last updated: May 2022