Admission Time
■ Arrive at Manningham Day Procedure on Level 3 at the time indicated by your Doctor's staff and report to the Reception Desk
Please Bring With You
■ All current medications in their original containers
■ All current X-rays or scans
■ Mobility aids, hearing aids, reading glasses
■ Pacemaker card if applicable
On the Day of Your Admission
Unless your doctor gives you other instructions:
■ DO NOT eat or drink anything after midnight for morning surgery.
■ DO NOT eat or drink anything after 8am, for afternoon surgery. Prior to 8am, you may eat a light breakfast such as tea and toast.
■ DO NOT smoke
■ DO NOT chew gum
■ DO NOT wear any jewellery (wedding ring and watch are permitted)
■ DO NOT wear make-up or nail polish (ensure that one finger is free of artificial nail extensions)
Discharge Information
■ Patients and their escorts will be informed of their approximate discharge time on admission
■ You MUST arrange for someone to escort you home
■ Check with your Nurse about continuing medication and follow up appointments, etc.
■ Please remember to take any X-rays or medications you have brought with you
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