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Need to Cancel / Change an Appointment visit: Cancel or change your appointment? :: Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (dgt.nhs.uk)

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Before you come

It is important to plan carefully to make sure that the day case care goes smoothly.

You may be asked to attend a pre-operative assessment clinic. A nurse will discuss details of your operation with you and may arrange for you to have a blood test or x-ray. You can also discuss any concerns or questions you may have.

You will receive information about your admission to the day care unit from the hospital's admission department. Please confirm that you will be able to attend, otherwise your bed may be allocated to another patient.  Please also tell your GP the date of the operation.

Please inform your consultant's secretary as soon as possible if you:

  • Develop a cold, sore throat or other illness.
  • Know you are pregnant or think you might be.
  • Will be unable to come in for any other reason.

If you will be having a general anaesthetic or sedation, it is important that you do not eat or drink for six hours before you come into hospital. You must not eat sweets or chew gum. These instructions are for your own safety and if you fail to follow them, your operation may be cancelled. Do not smoke for 24 hours before your appointment.

Shaving

If you will be having an operation for varicose veins or a hernia repair, please ask at the pre-admission clinic for advice about the area to shave.

Bathing

Please bath or shower on the morning of your operation.

Please bring with you:

  • Any tablets or other medication you are taking regularly
  • Insulin if you are diabetic
  • A urine sample if you are having a general anaesthetic
  • Denture pot and denture fixative if used.  
  • Slippers and dressing gown.
  • A small amount of money to pay for prescriptions that may be ordered for you or to make phone calls
  • Something to read or keep you occupied while you are waiting

Please do not wear nail polish or make-up as this has to be removed before your operation or treatment.

Please do not bring:

  • Large amounts of cash
  • Valuables 
  • Jewellery (wedding rings may be worn)
  • Mobile phones or chargers.

The hospital cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to your personal belongings.

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Page last reviewed: 23 January 2024