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Patient Checklist for Minor Surgery
In the lead-up to your surgery, follow this simple checklist to help ease your fears or concerns and best prepare you for your hospital visit:
- Check time, date and address for Bunbury Day Hospital
- Arrange a support person to escort you from the hospital to home and ideally remain with you for the first 24 hours after surgery
- Follow fasting instructions given by your specialist
- Get a good night’s sleep
- Shower or bathe, wash your hair and remove makeup, jewellery, body piercings and nail polish
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing to hospital and flat or low-heeled shoes
- Provide us with your medication history, especially if you’re taking Aspirin, Astrix, Cardiprin, Warfarin, Plavix, Iscover, Assasantin, Dipyridamole, or any other blood thinner.
What to Bring to Hospital
- Referral Letter (if applicable)
- Procedure consent forms (if given to you by your doctor)
- Medicare card, health fund details and pension/DVA cards
- Relevant x-rays, pathology, cardiology reports or other medical reports
- Medications to be taken during your time with us (eg. insulin, asthma puffer, eye drops)
- Hearing aids (if applicable)
- Prescription glasses (disposable contact lenses must be removed before your procedure)
- Preferred payment method
- Walking aids (if applicable)
Please Do Not Bring
- Do not wear contact lenses (if they are the type that requires removal at night time)
- Leave jewellery and valuables at home (wedding band is permitted)
Bunbury Day Hospital cannot be held liable for the security or loss of personal property or valuables.
Prepare For When you Arrive Home Following Surgery
- Make sure you have any necessary pain relief on hand
- Ensure you have a support person staying with you overnight
- Be prepared to have some time off work. Notify our hospital if you require a medical certificate. We will ensure your surgeon completes one for you.
