Procedures for the public system

Canucker,
How do I register for a bed at Queen Mary? One doctor told me to just get an antenatal appointment at Tsun Yak and that would then qualify me to register for a bed at QMH. So I have my first appointment next Saturday for a check-up at Tsun Yak. Should I be doing anything else at this point? Do I need to be calling QMH seperately?

Thanks for the help!
 
you don't register for a bed at QMH. you need to register at Tsan Yuk, as you have already done. that's it!

i've delivered twice at QMH, once in feb 2005 and most recently in feb 2007.

the nursing staff is great, but very overworked. there's not a lot of knowledge about breastfeeding either, so you may want to try some LLL meetings if this is your first time!

good luck! and remember to pack your earplugs!
 
Hi cyberfish88,

I did exactly what carang said... once I had an appointment at Tsan Yuk they said a bed had been "reserved" for me. I am due 2 weeks from today so I will let you know if any "problems" creep up but I am not anticipating any when I show up at the hospital.

Another tip to share with you... because I live in Tung Chung (work in Tai Po) and am always running around the city (trying to slow down starting today), I always keep $500 in my wallet in case I need to hop in a cab and get to the hospital b/c I have gone into labour. My hospital bag is packed at home, but I also have a copy of my birthing plan (birthing "preferences is more like it) with me as well in case I can't bring my bag with me right away. While QMH is a long way away from Tung Chung, I have heard such good things I think these smalls inconviences are worth it for me.

Good luck!
Canucker
 
Hi. The process in HK is quite confusing considering that you need to get a referral and make sure that you are pregnant before you can see and OB-GYNE. From where I came from, you can "shop" for your OB and get an appointment right away even if you are not pregnant. But as I am now in HK, I need to follow HK's procedure. :smile:

I live in Tung Chung, tried calling QMH for antenatal, faxed my referral to them and was told to call Tsan Yuk. But Tsan Yuk refused as Tung Chung is not "within their jurisdiction" and was told again to call Princess Margaret. I would have wanted QMH as I think I qualify under the high-risk category, having a history of trophoblastic disease. The best trophoblastic doctor is in QMH (Prof. Ngan). Do you have any suggestions if pushing for QMH/Tsan Yuk is possible? Any feedback on PMH regarding gyne-onco care? Because of this, I saw a private doctor last saturday and ended up paying 2K. I have no insurance for pregancy so public it will be for me.
 
Tet,

Your private Dr should be able to give you a referral letter detailing your condition which you can give QM's high risk department. Best to give him a call and ask him for one.
 
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