Who is it for?
Patients whose condition is calm but whose mobility is limited: those going home after hip, knee or spine surgery, bed-bound elderly people, patients in a cast who cannot get into a car, home-care patients attending check-ups and people moving between care homes. If oxygen, monitoring or medication is needed on the way, see private ambulance.
Three ways to travel
One way — discharges and admissions. Out, wait, return — the vehicle waits; good for check-ups of 30–60 minutes. Out and later return — the vehicle leaves and comes back when called; avoids waiting charges for open-ended procedures.
Discharge timing
Discharge is usually decided on the morning round but the patient leaves in the afternoon. Book for the time the nurse estimates, call again as paperwork finishes, collect prescribed medicines before leaving and make sure someone is at home. See going home after surgery.
At the building
| Detail | Why |
|---|---|
| Floor | Sets crew size |
| Lift capacity | Stretcher or carry chair |
| Straight or spiral stairs | Carrying method |
| Approximate weight | Extra staff (heavier patients) |
| Parking by the door | Carrying distance |
For repeat appointments, give days and times once and the crew keeps to the schedule. Not every elderly person needs an ambulance: taking an elderly relative to a check-up.
Frequently asked questions
Is there medical staff on a patient transfer ambulance?
Yes. Medical staff travel alongside the driver and the patient is supervised throughout.
Will the vehicle wait if the procedure runs over?
If waiting was planned, yes, at an increased waiting charge. For open-ended procedures we suggest a later return.
Do you go to hospitals in Çerkezköy or Tekirdağ?
Yes; time and fee change with the distance.