Scheduling information for patients - How we book surgery

Please Read the Following Carefully

A.    CONFIRMATION OF DATE: We will call you 1-2 weeks before the date above.

B.    CONFIMATION OF TIME:  We will call you the day before the date above.

C.   PRE-OPERATIVE TESTS OR ANESTHETIC EVALUATION (NOT REQUIRED BY EVERYONE) If required, you will be contacted with a time, usually about 1 week prior to the date of surgery.

D.   CANCELLATION/CHANGES: As a courtesy to other patients, please call as soon as you are aware that you need to cancel or make a change to the date.

Important Notes

Your care and your  time is important to us. Please note, however, that surgical time is a resource limited by the government which requires us to triage patients in order of need. Surgery for life threatening illnesses is a priority and the need for surgery can arise unexpectedly, therefore, changes to the schedule are sometimes necessary. Please note that:

A.    This the date we provide is a tentative surgical date and this date is subject to change.

B.    We value your time and will do everything in our power to avoid changing the date. If a change is necessary, we will notify you as early as possible and apologize for any inconvenience if this occurs.

C.   If your date is changed you will be given priority for re-booking.

IF YOU WERE PUT ON THE ‘WAITING LIST’

Unfortunately, we could not provide you with a date today. You have been entered into our own office’s and the hospital’s booking system electronically. Your care is important to us and we will do everything to expedite your care. Please note that operating room resources are not under our control.

Please feel free to make an appointment if you have any questions or concerns regarding your upcoming procedure.

Our office will arrange any pre-operative doctors appointments and tests which are necessary prior to surgery. These may include consultation with an Anesthesiologist or Internist; they may order additional tests. The hospital will call you to arrange a time.