Pre-Admission Clinic

Pre-Admission Clinic is run on an appointment system by SDMH Nursing Staff to prepare you for your surgery or procedure by:

• carrying out a health assessment to determine your fitness for the planned procedure;
• providing you with information about the procedure and answering of any questions you may have, and
• planning additional services that may be required on discharge to meet your physical, social or psychological care needs 
  

What will happen at the Pre-Admission Clinic?

• The Nurse will explain what is involved with your hospital stay, your recovery, length of stay in hospital and going home from hospital
• Your blood pressure will be checked, your weight recorded and you will be asked to provide details about your health and medical history
• If further tests (i.e. heart trace - ECG, blood tests) are required, the Nurse will arrange these.
  

Following this assessment, the Pre-Admission Nurse may also request that you visit your Anaesthetist before surgery.

The Anaesthetist will assess your fitness for surgery and anaesthesia, recommend a type of anaesthesia to suit your needs and discuss pain relief options.

For Orthopaedic Surgery, you may also be seen at the Pre-Admission Clinic by the Physiotherapist and / or Occupational Therapist who will assess your physical needs and discuss exercise, recovery and going home plan.

What do I need to bring to the Pre-admission clinic?

• Any medications (in their original packaging if available) or puffers currently being used (or a detailed list of amounts and times taken) including herbal and over the counter products purchased from health food shops, supermarkets or pharmacies.
• Pacemaker - type and manufacturer details (if you have one)
• Your blood group card (if you have one)
• Any medical letters, x-rays, or recent blood test results 
• A list of questions regarding your surgery and/or recovery
• You may wish to have a support person (family or friend) come with you, particularly if you have hearing difficulties or a disability that makes you dependant on others for assistance

When does Pre-Admission Clinic run? Mondays from 10am to 6pm Thursdays from 12.30 to 8.30pm Allow 30 minutes for your appointment

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