Boulcott Hospital

In this section

• Before Admission
• During Admission
• Leaving the Hospital
• Care Of Children
• Fees
• Payment/ACC
• Your Rights as a Patient
• Anaesthetic

Before Admission

Before you come to Boulcott for surgery there are some things you’ll need to do to prepare.

During the week before your operation

Admission form:

An admission form should be completed by you and your doctor. Once completed this form should be posted/returned as soon as possible to Boulcott Hospital.

Medications:

For one week before your operation, do not take any of the following medications unless approved by your specialist:

• Any aspirin, dispirin or medications containing either of these. Use paracetamol such as Panadol, Pamol and Panadeine instead, they are safe alternatives.
• Any anti-coagulants such as Warfarin and Persantin.

Do continue taking any medication for diabetes.  You will will be advised what dose to take on the day of surgery, prior to admission.

Illness:

If you develop an illness – even a cough, cold or skin infection – please contact your doctor or the hospital. It may be necessary to postpone your operation.

2 to 3 days before your operation

If you are staying overnight following your operation, call us on 04 569 7555 to confirm your arrangements and any cost approximation you may have received.

This is also a good time to make plans for a relative or friend to take you home in a private car or by taxi after the operation – and for someone to be with you for 24 hours after you get home.

24 hours before your operation

Avoid alcohol, cigarettes and drugs (except those prescribed by your doctor) during the 24 hours before your operation.

6 hours before your operation

Do not eat or drink anything during the 6 hours before your operation. This includes no chewing gum, sweets, lozenges or water.

Please shower and wash your hair before admission. This is important, especially if you expect to be unable to do this for the first few days following the operation.