PERSONAL INFORMATION
OFFICE USE
ANAESTHETIST NAME:
SIGNATURE:
DATE:
PATIENT APPROVED FOR PROCEDURE:
YES NO
BMI:
VARIANCE IN ADMISSION (EG PAC Required, change of Medications etc):
Bowel Prep Suggested:
3 Picosalax 4 Picosalax
Alternate Bowel Prep Solution:
Referral for review by a Gastroenterologist
MEDICAL HISTORY
Please indicate if you have ever had any of the following conditions and provide relevant details where prompted.
CARDIAC
HAEMATOLOGY
RESPIRATORY AND SLEEP DISORDERS
NEUROLOGY AND MENTAL HEALTH
RENAL
MEDICAL HISTORY
Please indicate if you have ever had any of the following conditions and provide relevant details where prompted.
MUSCULOSKELETAL, MOBILITY AND FALLS
GASTROINTESTINAL
SKIN INTEGRITY
ENDOCRINOLOGY
ANAESTHETIC RICK AND OTHER CONDITIONS
BOWEL PREPARATION (For colonoscopy procedures only)
MEDICATIONS: PRESCRIPTION AND COMPLEMENTARY
If you are taking any blood thinning or arthritis medication (e.g. Warfarin, Plavix, Aspirin) please ensure you have advised your treating doctor and have received advice on whether you will need to stop any medication prior to admission.
WHAT MATTERS TO YOU
LEGAL DOCUMENTATION
PROCEDURE SAFETY AND RISKS
Complications of gastroscopy are very rare and may include bleeding or perforation. For inspection of the bowel alone, complications of colonoscopy are uncommon.
Most surveys report complications in 1 in 1000 examinations or less.
Complications, which can occur, include an intolerance of the bowel preparation solution and scope disinfection solution used. Perforation (making a hole in the bowel), splenic injury or major bleeding from the bowel is extremely rare but if occurs, may require surgery.
When operations such as removal of polyps are carried out there is a slightly higher risk of perforation and bleeding. Because of the risk of cancer, it is recommended that all polyps found at the time of colonoscopy be removed. However, it will not be possible to discuss the removal with you at the time of examination, as you will be sedated. If you have any queries or reservations about this, please inform your Doctor. In the unlikely event of hemorrhage occurring, blood transfusion may be necessary.
DISCHARGE PLANNING
You must not engage in the following activities for 24 hours following your operation/procedure or as directed by your doctor:
- Drive a motor vehicle, ride a bicycle or operate machinery of potentially dangerous appliances
- Make any important decisions or sign legal documents
- Drink alcoholic beverages or take recreational drugs
You must arrange and advise the hospital of a responsible adult to drive you home and stay with you overnight. As this is important for your safety after receiving anaesthetic, failure to do this may result in your procedure being cancelled or postponed.
PATIENT RESPONSIBILITY AGREEMENT
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS FORM IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND I UNDERSTAND THE DISCHARGE PLANNING REQUIREMENTS AS ABOVE