Elective Surgery Programme Implementation Support Guide
Elective Surgery Programme Implementation Support Guide
Elective Surgery Programme Implementation Support Guide
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APPENDIX 7 - Sample discharge advice for patients after day surgery<br />
Please arrange for a responsible adult to collect you from the unit (either in a car, or<br />
taxi - public transport should not be used).<br />
Please ensure that you have someone responsible to stay with you for 24 hours<br />
after your procedure.<br />
During the 24 hours post procedure you may feel tired and it is advisable to rest<br />
as much as possible.<br />
It is recommended that you take your analgesic as prescribed.<br />
Please refer to information leaflets provided for you (e.g. mobility, exercise, diet)<br />
Do not drive, operate machinery equipment or consume alcohol for the next 24<br />
hours.<br />
If you have any queries or develop a problem while at home you can contact the<br />
hospital Day <strong>Surgery</strong> Unit During the day from 09:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday<br />
at phone no............................<br />
Or, the hospital, out of hours, at phone no.............................<br />
Or, your General Practitioner. at phone no.........................................<br />
84 Model of Care for <strong>Elective</strong> <strong>Surgery</strong>