Pre-Surgical Screening
We'll Call You
If you are scheduled for surgery, approximately two weeks before your surgery date you will receive a call from a pre-surgical screening nurse from the Highland Surgery Center. The nurse will ask you a number of questions about your health history and insurance coverage, and you might be able to complete the screening process during the call. If a more in depth meeting is required, the nurse will schedule an appointment for you at the Highland Surgery Center. If you have questions about pre-surgical screening, feel free to call us.
Description of The Pre-Surgical Screening Appointment
A pre-surgical screening appointment is approximately two hours long. Bring a list of questions you have about your procedure. See a list of the information and forms you will need to bring. Our staff will answer all of your questions and will provide you with pre-surgical instructions. Please note: You can eat and take your medications as usual when you come to your appointment, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
A nurse will review and confirm the following information with you and will record pertinent information in your medical record.
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Name of your primary care provider
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Name of your surgeon and date of your surgery
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Your health history, including past surgeries
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Medications: List the names and dosage of all medications you take including vitamins and over-the-counter medications
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Name and phone number of your pharmacy
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Discharge plans
Pre-Surgical Testing
If you need pre-surgical testing, it may be completed during your pre-screening appointment. Certain conditions and procedures may require testing to be done on the day of surgery. Tests may include:
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Physical Examination
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X-ray(s)
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Blood work
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EKG