Preparing for Surgery/General Surgery Prep/Pre-Op Instructions
Insurance Pre-Authorization
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Please do in advance of scheduled surgery if needed. |
Consent Forms
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Separate forms are required for admission to the hospital, your surgery and anesthesia. |
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The consent forms are to be signed by patients 18 or older, otherwise by a parent or guardian. |
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If a guardian is signing, a copy of the legal guardianship papers must be brought to the hospital. |
Pre-Admission Testing (PAT)
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Your physician may order lab work, EKG or X-rays to be done in preparation for your surgery. |
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These tests maybe done at the Peninsula Medical Center, Marquette General Hospital or your community hospital or doctor's office. |
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Please have the testing done at least three (3) days prior to surgery. |
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If you have your pre-op tests done at your community hospital, instruct them to send copies to the Advanced Registration and Education Department at Marquette General Health System. |
Pre-op Preps
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If your surgery requires a bowel prep or a cleaning scrub or shower, these instructions will be given by your physician's office. |
Arrival Time
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You must call the Advance Registration and Education (ARE) Department at 225-3290 or 1-800-562-9753 ext. 3290, after 3 p.m. the day before your surgery is scheduled. Call Friday afternoon if your surgery is scheduled for Monday. |
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If staying in Marquette, please call ARE and give a number where you can be reached the night before surgery in case of a change in the Operating Room schedule. |
Special Needs
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Wheelchairs are available at all entrances to the hospital. |
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If crutches are required after surgery, it is your responsibility to bring them with you. The hospital does not supply crutches. |
Care at Home After Surgery
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You will need a responsible adult to escort you from the Outpatient Surgery Unit and drive you home. |
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You will also need assistance at home for the first 24 hours after your discharge from the Outpatient Surgery Unit. |
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