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The purpose of the Pre-Admission Clinic is to ensure people are
well prepared for their operation or procedure. This clinic allows
you to stay at home until the day of your operation, instead of
being admitted to the hospital one or two days before your scheduled
operation.
Patients who will stay in hospital for a minimum of one night
following surgery will attend the Pre-Admission Clinic. Check with
your physician for your expected length of stay.
This clinic is booked for you before your operation. In some
cases this booking may be a day, a week or a month before your
operation date. you may also be booked into the clinic on the morning
before your operation.
This clinic takes approximately 3 to 4 hours. You are welcome
to bring a member of your family along.
During this clinic you may have any number of the following activities:
- A nursing assessment of your health needs and learning needs.
- Completion of a medical history and physical examination.
- Teaching about your operation or procedure, what will happen
to you and what are the important things you need to know.
- Blood tests, x-rays or a heart tracing.
- Consultation with a medical specialist such as an anesthetist,
internist or cardiologist.
- Consultation with a physiotherapist, dietitian, social worker
or other therapists
Should you need assistance at home after surgery, Home Care services
are available by calling (306) 655-4300. If you think you will
need assistance at home following your surgery, please make arrangements
prior to coming to hospital or tell your nurse when in the hospital.
Any questions should be directed to your surgeon’s office.
Hospital parking is available on
an hourly, daily or weekly rate.
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