You will need someone to pick you up and stay with you overnight following the procedure. If this is not arranged your procedure may be cancelled as assessed by the Anaesthetist, as is their duty of care. 

Prior to discharge your procedural report will be discussed with you. In addition to your report, discharge instructions will be discussed and sent home with you outlining possible symptoms that can arise following your procedure and how to respond to these. You will also be instructed on what activities to avoid for the remainder of the day following your anaesthetic.

You can have a light meal that evening and should expect to be back to normal activities and diet the day following your procedure.

Admission

On your admission our receptionist will finalise your admission details. You will then be taken from reception by a nurse and admitted to the centre, where an outline of your stay will be explained. When the doctor is ready for you, the anaesthetic nurse will take you into the procedure room, where you will be cared for by a team of professional nurses in conjunction with your Specialist  and the Anaesthetist. You will wake in the relaxed environment of our specialised recovery area where your progress will be monitored until it is safe for you to go home. You will be served tea, coffee and biscuits and you are welcome to bring in your own refreshments, especially if you have special dietary requirements. Nursing staff will then phone the person responsible for collecting you.

Your Account

We have contracts with all major health funds, however, we do not have contracts with some minor health funds. Please check to see if your health fund has a contract with us by ringing your fund. Your health fund will inform you of your eligibility. If you have an excess this is payable on admission to the centre. There is generally no gap for the endoscopy centre fee or the Gastroenterologists account.

Other fees – May be occurred from the Anaesthetist and Pathology. It is your responsibility to contact your Anaesthetist and Fremantle Pathology.