Patient Care

At Decatur Memorial Hospital, we have the highest respect for all people at each stage of their journey through life. In providing this information, we hope to make your visit less stressful for our patients and their families. If you or your family have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please relay that information to us.

Before Your Visit

• Billing & Insurance
• Financial Assistance Programs
• Pre-Registration

Surgery Information

• Online Pre-Surgical Questionnaire
• Patient Guide to Having Surgery
• Pre-Surgery Instructions
• Same Day Surgery Guide
• Surgery Picture Book Tour for Children
• Myringotomy and Tubes / Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy Picture Book Tour for Children
• Sinus and Nasal Surgery Booklet
• Thyroidectomy/Parathyroidectomy Booklet
• Physician Form for Pre-surgery Instructions
• Your time is valuable

During Your Visit

• A Patient's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
• Care of patient and family
• Family Lodge
• Safety in the Hospital
• Speak Up - Help prevent errors in your CARE
• Valet Parking
• Visiting Policy
• Visiting Policy for Family Birth Center
• Where to Eat
• While You Are Here

What you should know, legally speaking.

• Advance Directives
• Living Wills
• Privacy Notice - Our Pledge Regarding Medical Information
• Site Disclaimer

General Information

• Welcome to DMH
• About DMH
• Community Health Needs Assessment
• DMH Advantage Card to gain discounts
• Health Advantage Link to finding a doctor
• Pharmacy On-line Prescription Refills
• Tell Us Your Concerns
• Values, Vision, Mission
• Videos