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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
 
7 DAYS?
28 DAYS?
Emergency Details
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
GENERAL HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE

PROSTHETICS AND AIDS

ALLERGIES AND ADVERSE REACTIONS (ADR)
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.


INFECTION AND RISK SCREENING
IF YOU TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID IN THE 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR PROCEDURE PLEASE NOTIFY US. *

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

 
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