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Prior to Surgery

PLEASE READ the following information about your required preparation and paperwork before following the link to our online admission below

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BEFORE YOUR SURGERY

  • Please complete your online admission form.

  • Contact your health fund to confirm your cover.

  • Ask your doctor about your medications and what to take before and during your hospital stay.

  • You will be called prior to your surgery to confirm your arrival time, fasting requirements and any outstanding fees payable on admission.

PRIOR TO YOUR ADMISSION

  • Shower.

  • Abstain from food and drink in the preceding 6 hours, unless otherwise advised by your doctor.

  • Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.

  • If 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.

  • Health fund details and settlement of outstanding fees due on admission.

            

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