Leaving hospital during admission
You may not leave the premises of UZ Gent while in hospital without the express permission of the department concerned or the doctor in charge.
If you wish to leave the hospital against your doctor's advice, you may be asked to declare in writing that you do so at your own risk.
Smoke-free hospital
The smoking ban at UZ Gent applies inside and outside. Government inspectors can fine you if you ignore the smoking ban.
Why a smoke-free hospital?
- Smoking damages health
- Bystanders also inhale harmful tobacco smoke
- Children who see smoking are more likely to smoke themselves
- Butts cause a nuisance
Want to stop smoking? Contact the tobaccoologists at UZ Gent on 09 332 95 00.
Smoking or vaping is only allowed in the smoking pavilions. You can find the exact locations on the campus map (2.23 MB) "pdf"
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome at UZ Gent. They may be admitted and visitors may also bring assistance dogs.
- The dog must be recognisable by its jacket
- The owner must be able to present the pass upon request
- The dog is not allowed to roam freely on the ward
- The owner or a family member is responsible for the dog's care
Assistance dogs may not enter high-risk wards such as the Surgery complex, the Maternity complex, the Haematology or Oncology wards, Haemodialysis, the Burns centre and Intensive care.
Electrical appliances
For safety reasons, it is strictly forbidden to bring and use certain electrical appliances in the hospital.
What are you allowed to bring?
- Small electrical appliances such as a shaver, hairdryer, radio (alarm clock), mobile phone and laptop charger
- Large low-power appliances such as a video recorder and DVD player
- Computers with wireless controls, such as a wireless mouse or keyboard, provided you keep 1 metre away from all medical equipment in use
All these devices must have a CE label. You bring the devices at your own responsibility. The hospital is not liable for loss, theft or damage.
What are you not allowed to bring?
- All appliances with a power of more than 200 watts
- Electrical appliances intended to produce heat: a toaster, microwave oven, coffee maker, grill, kettle, deep fryer, waffle iron, heating plates, electric blanket, etc. (not exhaustive)