For Patients: Day Patients

Day Patients

Your specialist will make the necessary booking for you for the Day Procedure Unit. However, before you arrive, please note the following:

• Your specialist will instruct you regarding any special preparation prior to your procedure. Please follow these instructions carefully and do not drink alcohol the day before admission

• As certain types of anaesthetics may cause drowsiness and impair your mental alertness, legally you need to arrange for someone to collect you after your procedure

• Wear loose, comfortable attire

• Do not wear make-up, jewellery or nail polish on the day of admission

• Please notify Day Surgery Unit Manager if there are any special needs

• Accommodation is shared in the Day Surgery Unit, no visitors are allowed with the exception of one parent escorting their child or carers of patients.

What to bring

• List of all current medications
• Current medications in their original container/packet
• Relevant X-rays, or other imaging scans and pathology reports
• A favourite toy or game (children), and bottles/feeding cups if applicable.

What Not To Bring

• Do not bring valuables or large sums of money to hospital as Linacre Private Hospital can not take responsibility for any lost or stolen belongings.