Fortunately, most employees in hospitals are there because they genuinely enjoy helping people. This ability to work well within the larger organization is important since your care will usually involve more than one hospital department. For those who don't want to think about the possibility that the hospital they use might not be the best, skip this section. For those who want more information, but are not sure how to get started, read on. In many areas of the U.S. you will be limited in your choice of hospitals by either your health insurance plan or the places where you doctor has privileges.
Some doctors restrict their practice to only one or a few hospitals.
In general, you want to use a hospital that has lots of experience providing the care that you need. For common problems almost all hospitals may have sufficient experience. For rare problems, you need to be more selective. Your doctor can tell you which hospitals have the most experience with your situation. Transfer to Another Hospital Transfer to another hospital is a sign that your doctor and the hospital have your interest at heart.