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Please arrange for a responsible person to collect you and transport you home after your procedure. They should also stay with you for the first 24 hours following your day procedure
The nursing staff will record the name and number of the person who is collecting
you after your surgery/procedure. They will contact the nominated person and tell
them the approximate time you will be ready to be collected. There is a designated
day patient pick-up car parking area at the front entrance of the hospital for short
term use
It is unsafe to drive in the first 24 hours after surgery and you may not be legally covered by insurance
Public transport is not a safe choice for transport home after discharge from hospital
You must not sign any contracts or make important decisions for 24 hours following
your procedure
You must follow any instructions you are given after your procedure and contact
your doctor or present to an emergency department should you have any post
procedural complications
What should day patients bring to hospital?
A small bag to place your clothes in during your procedure
Something warm to wear while you are waiting for admission
A medication list and/or medications, x-rays/scans
Consent forms completed by you and your doctor
Medicare card, health fund card and credit card
Reading materials and physical aids: glasses, hearing aids (with cases), walking stick, mobility aids