SURGICAL PATIENTS
Pre-Admission Program
The Pre-Admission Program prepares you for your operation.  There are two locations of Pre-Admission Services for Birchmount campus patients - the Admitting Desk on the main level at the Birchmount campus, and 4040 Finch Avenue East, Medical Building, in the laboratory on the lower level (LL5).  The phone number for Pre-Admission Services is 416.495.2400 ext. 5038 at the Birchmount campus.

One to two weeks before your surgery, you will:

• Watch a video about having surgery at the Birchmount Campus
• Meet with a nurse for individual teaching
• Learn more about how to prepare for your surgery
• Complete important pre-operative paperwork
• Complete tests ordered by your doctor

Please note, your surgery may be cancelled if you do not attend the Pre-Admission Program.

You will need to bring to your Pre-Admission appointment:

• All medication that you are taking, in their original containers
• The envelope containing all the papers your doctor has given you
• Your Ontario Health Card
• An English speaking interpreter, if you do not speak English
• An early morning urine sample, if requested by your surgeon
• Your insurance card, if you are covered

Surgery Preparation
The Day Of Your Operation:

• Do not eat or drink anything or smoke after midnight on the evening before your operation.
• Take a shower or bath before coming to the Hospital.  Remove your nail polish.  Do not wear makeup.
• If you develop a cold or become ill, call your surgeon as soon as possible.  Your operation may need to be rescheduled.

When You Arrive At The Hospital:

• Go to the Patient Registration.
• Show your Ontario Health Card to the Registration clerk.
• If you have insurance for semi-private or private coversage,or a Worker’s Compensation Claim Number, show that also.

After Your Operation
If you are going home on the same day:

• You will receive instructions to follow at home to help in your recovery.
• Please follow these instructions carefully.
• You cannot drive yourself home after surgery.
• You must arrange for transportation.
• You must have someone stay with you overnight after your operation.

If you are staying overnight:

• A relative/friend may call on the day of surgery to obtain a condition report.
• You will be taken to your assigned room from the Recovery Room.