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Date issued: June 2023

Review date: June 2025

Ref: C-109med/SC/getting to know you v7

PDF:  Getting to know you final June 2023 v7.pdf[pdf] 291KB

Additional Information about patients in hospital, regarding individual details, preferences and wishes, for people unable to readily explain these needs to staff Patient’s Name ……………………          Prefers to be called …………………

Whilst you are a patient in this hospital, we would like to get to know you better, your likes, dislikes, usual routines and preferences. This will enable us to treat you with respect and dignity and ensure that the care you receive is tailored to you personally

Please complete whichever parts of this booklet which you feel would help us care for you as an individual and achieve our aim of getting to know you better during your hospital stay. If you are unable to complete this, we will ask someone to help you.                                         

• Tell us about the person/carer who knows you best.

• How is this person involved in your care/everyday life?

• Who else is important to you? What is their relationship to you?

• What are your current or past interests and hobbies?

• What do/did you do for a living?

• What is your usual daily routine? Describe what sorts of things you would usually   do at home:

• Which part of the day are you at your best?

• What is your usual sleep routine?  Bedtime, preparation for bed, sleeping pattern,usual time to wake

• Do you have any particular spiritual/religious/cultural beliefs or activities which you wish to maintain whilst in hospital?

• ·What could be brought in to hospital from home, which may help to alleviate boredom or distract you during your hospital stay?

• Do you have any eyesight or hearing difficulties? Do you have glasses/hearing   aids with you in hospital?

• Name particular foods or drinks which you prefer

• Which food or drink you do not like?

• What things may worry or upset you?                                                                                                                                                                                    

• What makes you feel better if you are worried or upset?                                                                                                                                             

• Please tell us about anything else which may help us to make your hospital stay better