Question 1

How many days will I need a home nurse after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Most patients need 3 to 14 days. Laparoscopic procedures often settle in 3 to 5 days; c-section and abdominal surgery sit in the 7 to 14 day range; joint replacement and cardiac procedures can extend to 2 to 4 weeks of daily nursing visits.

Question 2

Can a home nurse remove stitches or staples?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a DHA-licensed nurse can remove sutures, staples, and clips at home once the surgeon clears it, usually 7 to 14 days post-op. The nurse follows the operative note and the surgeon's removal date.

Question 3

Are home nurses in Dubai DHA-licensed?

Accepted Answer

Every nurse on a regulated home-care rota must hold a current DHA licence. Verify the licence on the DHA Sheryan portal before the first visit. Every BestDOC nurse is DHA-licensed and signed off by the medical director.

Question 4

Does insurance cover post-surgery home nursing in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Most UAE home-nursing care is self-pay. BestDOC quotes the full price upfront before the first visit, no claims paperwork, no surprise charges.

Question 5

Can I request a female or Arabic-speaking nurse?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tell the coordinator at booking. The same nurse is then kept on the case across the recovery window so you are not re-introducing your wound, your medication, and your routine each visit.

Question 6

What if my wound looks infected at 2am?

Accepted Answer

Call the BestDOC toll-free line. The on-call doctor will review the wound by video, and if it needs a same-night nurse visit or an ER referral, we route it. Wound dehiscence, spreading redness, or fever above 38°C should not wait until morning.