Pre-admission clinics

If you require surgery, you will be required to attend a pre-admission appointment prior to, and usually within four weeks, of your surgery. It is important that you bring your medication to the pre-admission appointment (either the medication in its packaging or the most recent printout from your pharmacy) and that you also bring any relevant discharge summaries if you have received treatment at another hospital.

We recommend a support person accompanies elderly/frail/dependent patients to assist patients. Your pre-admission appointment is where you will have a health assessment completed by a nurse and/or doctor to determine if you are fit for surgery. Diagnostic tests may be ordered and additional treatments arranged to promote good health and post-operative recovery. Information and education about the operation is provided and any questions or queries you may have are answered.

Post-Operative Care Unit

Immediately after surgery a patient needs close observation, pain relief, and medication to control any issues such as nausea and wound care. This seven-bed unit provides one-on-one care, as needed. Depending upon their requirements, patients may be here anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours,

The Theatre carries out both major and minor surgeries including: