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Prior to Surgery

Doctors
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Please read the following information about your required preparation and paperwork before following the link to our online admission below

 BEFORE YOUR SURGERY

  • Complete your admission forms 

  • Contact your health fund to confirm your cover
    (We will only do your check no earlier than 48 hours prior to surgery)

  • Ask your doctor about your current medications and what to take/ stop taking
    before and during your hospital stay
     

  • You will be sent 2 automated SMSs prior to your surgery
    -The first SMS is a prompt to complete your admission forms
    -The second SMS is sent the day before your surgery. Which includes all relevant reminders, any out of pockets, and our location


PRIOR TO YOUR ADMISSION

  • Shower and refrain from using deodorant, perfume, moisturiser, and make up 

  • Abstain from food and drink in the preceding 6 hours, unless otherwise advised by your doctor (this is a guide only and you should obtain official fasting instructions from your surgeon and/ or anaesthetist prior to your admission)
     

  • Wear comfortable, loose-fitted clothing

  • If you're having a general anaesthetic or neurolept anaesthetic, please arrange for someone to drive you or accompany you home in a taxi, and have a responsible adult stay with you overnight

WHAT TO BRING

  • Correspondence from your doctor(s)

  • Past medical history from your GP

  • List of your current medications and dosage information

  • X-rays and test results relevant to your procedure

            

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