Pre-Assessment
Your pre-assessment is the final checkpoint before surgery. It is mostly carried out by phone, and your surgery is only confirmed once it is complete and you have been cleared as fit for surgery.
Pre-Assessment
Your pre-assessment is the final checkpoint before surgery. It is mostly carried out by phone, and your surgery is only confirmed once it is complete and you have been cleared as fit for surgery.
The Final Checkpoint Before Surgery
Your surgery is only finalised once your pre-assessment is complete and you have been cleared as fit for surgery: it is the final checkpoint before your operation. Returning your health questionnaire within 48 hours lets us book your pre-assessment in good time.
Checklist
- Complete your pre-assessment health questionnaire and return it within 48 hours
- Schedule your pre-assessment appointment once the questionnaire is returned
- Have a list of your current medications to hand
- Attend any tests we ask you to have
- Provide results from any external tests
What to Expect
- A pre-assessment that is mostly carried out by phone
- Medical history review
- Blood tests and other investigations, only if required
- ECG, only if required
- Final clearance: your surgery is only confirmed once your pre-assessment is complete
Frequently Asked Questions
What tests will I need?
Blood tests and other investigations are only arranged if they are required, depending on your age, health and the type of surgery. We will tell you if you need any.
How long before surgery is the pre-assessment?
Your pre-assessment takes place a minimum of two weeks before your surgery, and earlier than that where possible.
What if I have a medical condition?
Please inform our team of any medical conditions. Additional tests or specialist reviews may be arranged to ensure your safety.
Next Steps
- Complete the health questionnaire and return it within 48 hours
- Attend your pre-assessment call or appointment with your medicines and any allergies to hand
- Ask about anything you are unsure whether to stop or continue
- Once you are cleared, your surgery is confirmed and your admission letter follows; it overrides any general guidance in this app
Continue to the next stage:
Surgery Preparation