On admission as an NHS Patient
On arrival please report to the reception desk at the time
requested in your admission letter. You may be asked to wait in
reception until it is near to your surgery time. You will then be
escorted to the pre-operative area. Your anaesthetist will confirm
your medical history and answer any of your questions. Our nursing
staff will notify you in the event that your surgery is
significantly delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
You may be given a patient gown; there are occasions when you do
not need to change, so wear something comfortable. The nurse will
inform you when you should change into your gown. Please ensure
that you prepare for your operation by removing all nail polish,
false nails, make up and jewellery. Please do not use any
deodorant, perfume or aftershave on the day of your surgery. A
member of the nursing staff will accompany you to the operating
theatre.
After your surgery, if you have had a general anaesthetic or
sedation, you will wake up in the recovery area and will be looked
after by a recovery nurse. The nurse will continue to monitor your
pulse and blood pressure as appropriate. Refreshments, tea, coffee
and biscuits are usually provided.
Smoking
All hospitals and treatment centres are no smoking units.