There is a lot to think about prior to your surgery or procedure and that is why we strongly recommend that you read our Patient Admission Pack. It contains important information that you need to know, including:

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The week before

• Completing your forms

• Obtaining cost estimates
• Payment of accounts, including prepayment
• Laboratory screening (MRSA and ESBL)
• Your anaesthetist / anaesthetic clinic

The day prior

• Assessing your health prior to admission

• Confirming your admission time
• Eating and drinking before your anaesthetic
• Your current medications
• Alcohol, cigarettes and recreational drugs
• What to bring to hospital

During your stay / discharge

• Day of admission

• Facilities
• Services
• Visitors
• Discharge
• Patient feedback

Other things you need to know

• Spiritual, cultural and interpreter services
• Trainee nurses
• Your rights and responsibilities
• Accessing your health records