Pre-Operative Clinic

The Pre-Operative Clinic is located on the 1^st floor of the East  Building and is designed to assess and educate patients who are scheduled for surgery.  In addition, patients have an opportunity to ask questions, discuss their needs after surgery and how they can best plan for their return home.

Based on your medical history and planned surgery, your surgeon or family doctor will determine the need for you to visit the Pre-Operative Clinic.

The clinical team's primary goal is to help you feel comfortable about your surgical experience by answering any questions you may have.  Therefore, if you have not been referred to the Pre-Operative Clinic but would like to speak with a Registered Nurse prior to surgery, please call (905) 895-4521, extension 2668.

Initial Assessment

A member of the clinical team will contact you to schedule your initial assessment.  The assessment will be completed by a Registered Nurse who will provide you with information about your surgery, discuss your post-operative needs and answer any questions.  The assessment will also include:

• review of medical history
• evaluation of medications
• history of past surgical experiences
• allergies
• special needs (e.g., hearing aids, etc.)

If your doctor recommends it, you will also meet with an anaesthesiologist for anaesthetic assessment.

Note: please ensure all blood work and/or your ECG is completed at least 5 days prior to your initial assessment.

Anaesthetic Assessment

The Anaesthesiologist helps you to prepare for surgery, understand the anaesthetic options and plan your post-operative care, including post-operative pain management.  The assessment will also include:

• review of your medical history
• physical assessment (if required)
• discussion of an appropriate anaesthetic, based on  your condition and the surgical procedure

Anesthesia And You A brochure created to explain to you what anesthesia is and how it plays a role in your operation or procedure.

Additional Information

Please find additional information by visiting the other pages in our section.  We are here to help you feel comfortable about your surgical experience and to answer any  questions you may have.

For information on resources available to you during your hospital visit or stay (for example: parking, what to bring, discharge times and other helpful information) please click on Patients and Visitors.