Day Procedure Unit
(day surgery)
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What is day surgery?
Day surgery is a minor surgical procedure that does not require the patient to stay in hospital overnight.
Day Procedure Unit
The Day Procedure Unit provides care to patients undergoing surgical and endoscopy procedures.
Our services
We care for patients booked in for procedures including:
- orthopaedic
- gynaecological
- urological
- ear, nose and throat (ENT)
- general surgery
- endoscopic (such as colonoscopy or endoscopy).
What to bring
Each time you visit us
- Your Medicare card
- Private health insurance card (if you have one)
- Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
- Current medications (prescription, over the counter and herbal medicine)
- Relevant x-rays, scans or any other test results or reports
- Glasses, hearing and mobility aids
- Your appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- WorkCover claim number (if relevant)
- Snacks, a drink or money to buy refreshments
- Something to read or do while you wait
- An adult carer to support you and take you home
- Copy of Advanced Healthcare Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney (if you have one)
- A jacket or cardigan in case you get cold
Contact us
Day Procedure Unit
Location: Level 2, Main Building, Redcliffe Hospital
Phone: (07) 3883 7777
Open: Monday–Friday 6.30am–8.00pm
Need help outside hours?
For non-urgent medical issues call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or visit your GP.
In an emergency call 000.
Refer a patient
To refer a patient to this service, view the referral guideline.
GP and Specialist Referral Hotline: 1300 364 938