Pre-operative assessment
Sometimes a pre-operative assessment appointment is required before a procedure.
During this assessment, specialist nurses will:
- Discuss your health and medical history to check that you’re suitable for the treatment e.g., your fitness and how any anaesthetic used may affect you
- Ask about any medication you’re taking
- Perform any necessary tests or scans depending on the treatment you’re having, e.g., blood pressure, or swabs to check your risk of infection
- Explain your treatment in more detail
- Advise you on your recovery e.g., what to expect and any arrangements you need to make at home
- Discuss any special needs you have such as disability, or dietary requirements
- Answer any questions you may have
During your initial consultations, we'll let you know exactly what will happen in your pre-operative assessment. You’ll receive an information pack telling you everything you need to know and you can call us at any time if you still have questions.