The Cure for Bloaty Head patient type
A recurring example of the game’s fictional ailments, representing the humor and treatment-focused design of the hospital simulation.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Left Mouse Button | Select objects, rooms, staff, and interface commands. |
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Right Mouse Button | Cancel the current placement or selection where supported. |
Control notes
The DOS version is primarily controlled with the mouse.
Exact keyboard shortcuts can vary by release and configuration; uncertain shortcuts are omitted.
How it plays
How does Theme Hospital play?
The game uses an isometric, mouse-driven perspective. Each scenario begins with a hospital plot and objectives such as reaching a financial target, curing enough patients, or maintaining a required reputation.
Players place diagnostic and treatment rooms, hire doctors, nurses, handymen, receptionists, and other staff, then manage patient flow through the hospital. Research unlocks improved treatments and equipment, while emergencies, epidemics, weather, and staff needs create additional pressure. Completing a scenario unlocks later hospitals with larger layouts and more demanding conditions.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Theme Hospital?
Start with essential rooms and avoid expanding faster than patient income can support. Keep diagnostic facilities near reception and treatment rooms near the busiest routes to reduce walking time.
Hire enough nurses and handymen to prevent queues and equipment breakdowns. Train staff where possible, monitor morale and fatigue, and reserve cash for research, repairs, and emergencies. Do not build every room immediately; expand after the hospital has a stable income.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
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Place benches and radiators along heavily used corridors so patients and staff spend less time walking.
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Use research to improve profitable or frequently used treatments before expanding into unnecessary facilities.
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Watch queues and staff fatigue; congestion often indicates a layout or staffing problem rather than a lack of rooms.
Community discussion
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