Patients scheduled to undergo elective surgery may be required to attend a pre-admission clinic in order to ensure they are well prepared for the surgery.

The pre admission clinics are provided to help the patient:

• Get well enough for surgery
• Prepare for admission to hospital
• Understand and prepare for their operation and recovery phase
• Determine any special needs to ensure a smooth and timely discharge home after surgery
• Answer any questions

This appointment may take up to two hours so the patient can be seen by a doctor and have any necessary tests done, such as blood tests, X-rays, ECG etc.  Sometimes you may require a second appointment may be necessary.

Not every elective surgical patient needs to attend a pre-admission clinic.  Intending patients will be required to complete a medical questionnaire.  Based on this information and other criteria the treating doctor will decide if the patient needs to attend pre-admission clinic.

At the appointment, a doctor and/or an anaesthetist as well as nursing staff will see the patient.  Physiotherapists and occupational therapists are also available if required.