SJOG Mt Lawley, Hollywood Private Hospital and Glengarry Private Hospital have online admission forms. Please follow the link provided in the email we have sent you to complete your admission form. If you are unable to complete the form online please telephone the relevant hospital for assistance. WA Gastro are unable to assist as the form is a requirement of the hospital.
Prescription
You DO NOT need a prescription for the laxative that will clean out your bowel. It can be purchased from most pharmacies.
Bowel Preparation
It is important that your bowel is as clean as possible before your procedure. Please carefully follow the instructions that we have provided to you. DO NOT follow the instructions on the packet. If you have any queries regarding the bowel preparation please telephone our office.
Clear Fluids
Are any fluid that you can see through, examples are; Water, Clear soup (strained chicken broth), Jelly, Clear apple juice, Black tea or coffee, Sports drinks. Milk is NOT a clear fluid and you should not drink alcohol during your preparation
This means nothing to eat or drink. It is important that you have nothing to drink 3 hours prior to your admission time.
Hospital Arrival Time
This is the time as stated in your covering letter as “Time of Admission”. We have staggered your admission time so that you will not be waiting around for too long. Please do not arrive at the hospital any earlier.
Time in Hospital
Please allow 3 to 5 hours for your procedure. The nursing staff will contact your designated driver when it is time for you to be collected after your procedure.
Driving Home
An adult MUST collect you from the Endoscopy Unit. You MUST NOT drive or use public transport as you have had a twilight sedation.
Medical Certificate
If you require a Medical certificate, please ask your doctor and he will provide one on the day of your procedure.
Post Operative Appointment
If the Doctor wishes to see you after your procedure our staff will make an appointment for you. Otherwise, please make an appointment with your referring GP to discuss your results.
