Pre-Operative Planning Clinic

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Pre-Operative Planning Clinic

The Pre-Operative Planning Clinic is open to patients scheduled for a surgical procedure at our hospital.

Location

Pre-operative Planning Clinic is located on Level 1 of the North tower in Ambulatory Care.

Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Referrals

Patients are seen on referral from a surgeon.

Physician

Patients are scheduled for an appointment on receipt of the Eventus booking slip.

Patients

Once referred, we will call you to book an appointment.

Services

Pre-operative assessment
Pre-operative diagnostic testing
Pre-operative education

Medical history
Medication review
Discharge planning

Preparation

In-person appointments are limited to pre-operative medicine and pre-operative anesthesia. Patients not requiring pre-operative medicine or pre-operative anesthesia will be contacted by telephone by one of our pre-operative nurses. (See virtual visit page).

Ensure you have your Ontario Health Card or proof of medical coverage.
Prepare a list of current prescription and non-prescription medication.
Obtain a MedsCheck from your community pharmacy
Review your pre-operative planning package.
Complete all relevant forms and documentation.
Write down any questions you may have.
Review relevant pre-operative instructions
- Day Surgery Pre-operative Instructions
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pre-operative instructions (for overnight surgery)

In-person appointment

Arrive 10 minutes prior to your appointment.
Check-in at the registration desk.

Virtual appointment

Follow the instructions provided in your virtual visit confirmation.

Hip & Knee Surgery

If you are having a hip or knee surgery, please review Pre-operative Hip & Knee Class video and related educational booklet.

Forms & Documentation

We recommend that you save these forms on your computer before completion. Please print these forms and bring to your in-person appointment (if applicable) or day of surgery.

Joint Replacement Surgery

In addition, if you are having a joint replacement surgery, please complete the form below. Please print the form and bring to your in-person appointment.

Total Hip or Knee Pre-Operative Questionnaire

What to expect

In-person appointment

Your initial visit may take up to an hour.
Blood and other laboratory work may be required depending on the assessment.

Virtual appointment

Taking part in a virtual visit
Your visit may take up to an hour.

COVID-19

Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to safe, quality, patient-centered care. To ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff, we have made some important changes. Please review them before coming to hospital.