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Patient’s treatment path at Mehiläinen Hospital
Are you planning to undergo surgery at Mehiläinen Hospital? Your treatment path is planned individually together with top professionals. Explore our guide, which covers the entire journey from booking to recovery.
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Revised 1/14/2026
Treatment path in brief
- Top specialists will plan a safe and individualized treatment path with you.
- Clear preparation instructions and support throughout your treatment ensure the best possible outcome.
- To support your recovery, you will receive individualized home care instructions and the support of our specialists.
Surgical treatment at Mehiläinen
At Mehiläinen Hospital, you receive high-quality, individualized care from experienced specialists and nurses. Your care pathway is carefully planned to meet your needs. Continuous quality and outcomes monitoring ensures safe and effective treatment.
Surgical treatment at Mehiläinen is suitable for you when:
- you need quick access to surgery.
- you want to influence the timing of the operation.
- you value comprehensive care and a smooth pathway.
Seeking a surgical assessment
A referral is always required for surgery. To access surgical treatment, book an appointment for a surgical assessment with a Mehiläinen surgeon. The operating physician assesses the need for surgery and, if necessary, makes an internal referral to Mehiläinen or to the public sector.
Scheduling and booking of the surgery
If your surgery is planned at Mehiläinen, we proceed to schedule the date. The timing is primarily guided by the medical urgency of the procedure. Your personal preference is always taken into account.
A surgical coordinator will contact you based on the doctor’s referral to agree on the date. You can also contact the hospital yourself and arrange the appointment with the coordinator according to the treatment plan.
Before surgery – preparation as part of the patient’s pathway
A health questionnaire will be sent to you via OmaMehiläinen. Please complete it as soon as possible in the OmaMehiläinen app or at oma.mehilainen.fi (login with bank or mobile IDs).
Self-paying customers are contacted to book a surgery time once the completed form has been received. For service voucher and insurance customers, we first confirm the suitability of the service voucher or the insurer’s payment commitment before booking.
- Preparation instructions: once your surgery time is booked, the surgical coordinator will review the instructions with you by phone. You will also receive written preparation instructions.
- Outcomes monitoring: we actively monitor the quality and success of our care. For knee, hand, shoulder, ankle and back surgeries, as well as foot surgery, you will receive a questionnaire before and after the operation to assess your recovery.
- Examinations and appointments: necessary imaging, laboratory tests and physiotherapy are arranged according to the doctor’s plan.
- Arrival instructions: we will confirm the exact arrival time at booking or soon after. If you cannot arrive at the agreed time, please inform the surgical coordinator as soon as possible. You can find our clinic contact details here.
What happens at the hospital on surgery day?
When you arrive, we take care of you throughout the day. You will meet the operating surgeon, the anesthesiologist and the nurses, who will go through the day’s steps with you. You will discuss your preferences for general anesthesia or regional/local anesthesia with the anesthesiologist, and together we will choose the safest option based on your procedure. Safe surgical care is ensured by thorough preparation, clear division of responsibilities and smooth information sharing.
Checklist for hospital arrival
Bring with you:
- easy-to-wear clothes for after surgery.
- any assistive devices and medications you use regularly.
- something to pass the time, such as a book or magazine.
- mobile phone and charger.
If your procedure is not day surgery and you will stay overnight, remember personal hygiene items and any devices or aids you need during your stay, such as a CPAP device.
If you come with a child:
- a familiar and important toy or book
- the child’s personal items
You will receive patient clothing at the hospital. Valuables are best left at home.
Recovery – after surgery
Recovery time varies depending on the extent of the procedure. Recovery is supported by clear home care instructions and, when needed, guidance from a physiotherapist.
Recovery room. After surgery, you will be taken to the recovery room. A nurse will stay close during awakening and monitor your condition. You will be offered food and drink according to how you feel.
Aftercare. We review the instructions before discharge. You will receive written instructions, prescriptions and, if needed, a sick leave certificate. We also offer post-operative physiotherapy. You will receive contact information for who to reach out to if anything concerns you.
Discharge. In most cases, you can go home on the day of surgery. In some cases, you may need overnight monitoring on the ward.
Suture removal. You are welcome to come to Mehiläinen after surgery, for example for removal of any sutures.
Frequently asked questions about patient's treatment path
A referral is always required for surgery. To access surgical treatment, book an appointment for a surgical assessment with a Mehiläinen surgeon. The operating physician assesses the need for surgery and, if necessary, makes an internal referral to Mehiläinen or to the public sector.
You will receive the surgery time either directly during the doctor’s appointment, or the surgical coordinator will contact you based on the doctor’s referral.
The duration varies by procedure, from 30 minutes to several hours. You will receive an advance estimate of the expected duration.
Follow the pre-operative instructions you receive, complete the prescribed tests, and maintain good hygiene. Discontinue herbal and natural supplements 2 weeks before surgery.
Return-to-work timing depends on the procedure and the nature of your job. You will receive specific guidance on sick leave length after surgery.
