If a surgical operation is scheduled, you will be informed of the following:
- Whether the operation requires hospitalization and, if so, the expected duration.
- Previous tests necessary to be able to perform the operation (pre-anesthesia visit, analysis, x-ray and/or electrocardiogram).
- Location: Surgeries are currently performed at the three Hospital Clínic headquarters (HQ Villarroel, HQ Maternitat and HQ Plató)
- Prior preparation: If any kind of preparation is needed before surgery, or if it necessary for the patient to fast (go without food and/or liquid intake), the he/she will be informed.
- What to wear on the day of surgery
On the day of the surgery, you must be accompanied by an adult. If this is not possible, inform the referring professional about this.
If you have any questions, you must contact the service responsible for the operation before the scheduled date.
If this is the first time have been to the hospital, you must bring your DNI (identity document) and TSI (Individual Health Card).
It is important that you keep your personal data up to date, in order for the Hospital to be able to send you all the information relating to your care process.
If there are any indications to come accompanied if it is not possible, inform the referring professional of this request.
If you are a beneficiary of the "Cuida'm" identification health card, you must present it so that the health personnel caring for you are properly informed.
If you have a visual impairment and need to be accompanied by a seeing-eye dog, the hospital must allow its admission. This right is regulated by instruction 05/2022.