Patient Information

This section of the website has been prepared to assist patients who are about to be admitted to our day hospital.

Download the printable Patient Information Brochure.

Amenities

• Lockers are provided for securing personal belongings if required.
• Light refreshment is available to patients post-operatively in our Recovery Suite.

Personal belongings / clothing

• Do not wear jewellery or bring valuables with you.
• Bring a case for contact lenses or glasses, and wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing.
• Do not wear high heels.
• For facial surgery do not wear make-up.
• For hand surgery please remove nail polish and rings.

Medications

• Unless otherwise directed, take your routine medications on the morning of surgery.
• Advise staff at least one week pre-operatively of any blood thinning medications which you regularly take, this may include Aspirin, Plavix, Warfarin, and some alternative herbal medicines such as fish oil or Glucosamine.
• Do bring a list of all medications currently being taken.

X-Rays

Please bring your X-rays if current and relevant.