The Sims 4 has a unique approach to sickness and hospitals. Both of these are present in the game, but aren't as easily accessible as you may expect. While Sims can become sick, they won't require a trip to the hospital.
Also, while Sims getting odd debuffs due to sickness has always been a base game feature, the hospital itself is tied to the Get To Work Expansion. So, how do you get to the hospital?
Have The Get To Work Expansion
The hospital building is tied to the interactive doctor career, and as such is only available for those who have the Get To Work expansion installed. If you are just playing the base game, then the hospital is simply a rabbit hole and Sims will just disappear briefly if they need to attend.
For those with the expansion, the hospital is a building which pregnant Sims can choose to have their baby at. Sims in the doctor career can also attend.
The hospital lot isn't accessible through the regular manage worlds menu.
Be In Labor
The easiest way to get to the hospital is to have your Sim give birth. When a Sim goes into labor those with the Get To Work pack will see a pop-up menu that asks if you want to have the baby at home or at the hospital. Alternatively, you can click the pregnant Sim and choose go to hospital. You can also choose another Sim to attend the hospital with you.
Once there, you will need to register at the desk and will then be taken through to a room where the most bizarre c-section you've ever seen will take place. Once your Sim gives birth, you'll choose name before being able to go back to your home lot.
Enter The Doctor Career
The main purpose of the hospital lot is for Sims entering the active doctor career. Sims wanting to become a doctor will work at the hospital, and you can accompany them if you wish.
When they start work you'll get a pop-up screen and can choose to send your Sim alone or accompany them.
Each day you will have a list of tasks to do in order to advance your career. The more you complete, the faster you'll be promoted and the more you will earn.
How To Edit The Hospital Lot
The hospital lot is not editable by default, but you can use cheats to make it your own. Simply follow these steps.
- Go to the hospital - Either accompany a Sim to work or send them to give birth.
- Pause the game - You'll want to make sure your Sim doesn't leave before you've finished.
- Bring up the cheat menu - Press Ctrl + Shift + C on PC/Mac or all four shoulder buttons on console.
- Enter the Free Build Cheat - Type testingcheats on and press enter. Then type bb.enablefreebuild and hit enter again.
You'll now be able to access build mode in the normal way. Just make sure that you include all the things your Sims will need for a day at work. There are no set requirements for this lot, since it isn't designed to be edited so make sure to keep the following:
- Hospital Reception Desk
- Surgery Table
- Exam Beds
- Chemical Analyzer
- Medical Treadmill
- X-Ray Machine
- A PC
All these items are essential for admitting, diagnosing and curing patients, and we recommend keeping two of each diagnosis machine - which will be present in the hospital when you start. You'll also need at least six exam beds and a hospital-specific reception desk.
It's also helpful to have a waiting room, extra exam beds, dividers, and a break room with a sofa to nap on and a radio or tv to fullfil low needs.
In order to complete all the tasks given you'll also need a coffee machine, the Corporate Fridge Raider Revenue Generating Cooler (for snacks), a treadmill (regular) and a bathroom with a sink.