Pre-Admission Testing (PAT)

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 Overview

Once you and your physician decide that a procedure or surgery is necessary, the physician’s office staff will schedule your procedure and send the required information to the hospital.

Your physician may order pre-admission tests, such as blood tests, x-rays, EKG’s or other pertinent studies. Some patients may require specialized testing or physical therapy that may be arranged for you through the pre-admission center. You may not be required to visit the hospital for a pre-admission visit, if testing was completed outside the Medical Center or if no testing was ordered.

You may also be asked to visit your primary care physician, or a specialist (cardiologist, pulmonary doctor) to evaluate your medical condition prior to having your procedure.

 Your Pre-Admission Visit

Appointments:

A member of the PAT department will call you to schedule an appointment that is convenient for you. If you have special needs (physically disabled, hearing impaired, or non-English speaking) please inform the staff at the time of the appointment, so that arrangements can be made to accommodate your special needs.

What to bring:

• Insurance Cards
• Physician and Insurance Referrals
• Testing results and/or History and Physical form from your Primary Doctor if you have them in your possession
• Copy of your Advance Directive/Living Will, if needed for your Medical Record.

 Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4:00 pm

Interview by Registered Nurse:

During your visit you will meet with a Registered Nurse who will review your health history and give you specific instructions to follow prior to and immediately after your procedure. These interviews are good opportunities to ask any questions you might have about your scheduled procedure. After the interview you will be asked to complete an anesthesia survey.

Medication Review:

During your interview the nurse will review the medications that you take. Be sure to bring with you an up to date list of all of your prescription and over the counter medicines. Remember to let us know about any herbal products you use (i.e. ginseng, ginkgo biloba, saw palmetto, etc. ) You may be advised to stop taking certain medications such as blood thinners or Aspirin, Specific instructions will be given to you in regards to heart and blood pressure medications.

Testing:

All testing including lab, EKG and Chest X-Ray are completed by the PAT staff.  Testing results are faxed to your physician’s office for their review.

 How to Contact

(609) 599-5070

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