The unit nurse will welcome you and orientate you with your room.
Your doctor and nurse will discuss with you a plan of care to tailor to your medical needs.
Nutritional/ dietary advice shall be provided if deemed necessary by our medical team.
A typical day at the ward starts between 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. with a wash and bed preparation. The room is ensured of its cleanliness by our housekeeping team. Meals are served according to schedule. ‘Lights out’ is at 10 p.m.
Preparing for Surgery
Your consultant will brief you in detail on the surgery procedures.
You or a family member will be asked to read, understand and sign a consent form.
You will undergo a pre-anesthesia check by the anesthetist.
Prior to Surgery (where applicable)
You are required to fast the night before your surgery. You cannot even consume water.
Your doctor may instruct a bowel preparation prior to surgery.
The site of the surgery will be shaved or clipped and marked with a pen, where applicable.
Contact lenses, prosthesis, dentures and jewellery should be removed.
