{"id":4289,"date":"2017-06-05T00:18:06","date_gmt":"2017-06-05T00:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/rbwh\/?page_id=4289"},"modified":"2017-09-13T10:33:45","modified_gmt":"2017-09-13T00:33:45","slug":"pre-admission-clinic","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/rbwh\/patients-and-visitors\/pre-admission-clinic","title":{"rendered":"Pre-admission Clinic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pre-admission Clinic<\/h1><\/div>

Prior to your hospital admission you may have a pre-admission appointment which is usually 2 \u2013 6 weeks before your procedure.\u00a0 At this time your health professional will complete a thorough health assessment and provide information and support about your procedure. This may take place in person, over the phone or via video-conference.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll be given information about how to prepare and what to expect before and after your procedure. You\u2019re welcome to ask any questions or clarify any uncertainties.<\/p>\n<\/div>

What to expect<\/h2>\n<\/div>

While we aim to keep your appointment on time, please allow 3-6 hours as you may need to see various health professionals including a doctor, anaesthetist, registered nurse, pharmacist, research scientist, social worker, stomal therapist and physiotherapist. They may discuss the following:<\/p>\n