OPENING HOURS

Weekdays 9am - 5pm

TEL 9744 9955 FAX 9740 6722

EMAIL Admin@GoonawarraDayHospital.com.au

GOONAWARRA DAY HOSPITAL is a fully registered Day Hospital with the Victorian Department of Health. It has full accredtiation against the National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHSS).

ENDOSCOPY

Gastro-intestinal endoscopy is generally regarded as more accurate than x-rays in the diagnosis of problems in the gullet, stomach, duodenum or large bowel. This is because it relies on direct vision of the gastro-intestinal tract, and the procedure may be recorded on disc or still picture.

Gastro-intestinal endoscopy has also the added advantage that small samples of tissues (biopsies), or polyps can be removed for pathological examination at the same time.

Modern endoscopes are slim, flexible, and the procedure is generally without any discomfort.

An intravenous sedation is given by the anaesthetist to make you relaxed and sleepy. You may remember little or nothing of the procedure afterwards. For gastroscopy, a local anaesthetic spray may be applied to the throat to prevent gagging, and you breathe normally.

Side effects are uncommon. Rarely, complications from the procedure or anaesthetic can occur. If you experience any discomfort after the procedure, please contact this clinic or your doctor without delay.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

GYNAECOLOGICAL PROCEDURES

A few basic minor gynaecological procedures such as the following is done at the Day Hospital

Hysteroscopy + Endometrial biopsy

Hysteroscopy + Endometrial polypectomy

Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone (LLETZ)

Cauterisation (diathermy) of the cervix

Removal of cervical polyp

Excision of vulval/vaginal warts

Marsupialisation of Bartholin's cyst

Our highly trained specialist offers patients with many choices for personal gynaecologic care and offers an easy-access approach to complete health care for women. This include a patient's initial exam at consultation to a day procedure or surgery as necessary. We are dedicated to providing our patients with high quality, individualized care with compassion and respect.

CATARACT SURGERY

In cataract surgery, the lens inside your eye that has become cloudy is removed and replaced with an artificial lens (called an intraocular lens, or IOL) to restore clear vision. The procedure typically is performed at the day hospital and does not require an overnight stay in a hospital or other care facility.

GENERAL DAY SURGERY

If your doctor suspects that you may have a skin cancer, a biopsy may be needed for diagnosis. This is a quick and simple procedure usually done under local anaesthesia. For a known BCC or SCC, the lesion is usually cut out and sent to a pathology lab for examination under a microscope. Most skin cancers are removed surgically, and the procedure may be a simple excision, which usually leaves a thin, barely visible scar. For a suspected melanoma, the surgeon may remove all or part of the lesion. It is then sent to a laboratory so a pathologist can examine it under a microscope. Depending on the pathologist's report, a wider excision (that is, taking more skin more deeply) may be recommended. In which case, a skin graft or a skin flap may be required to repair a large area of skin. If the cancer is large or if it has spread to the lymph glands or elsewhere in the body, major surgery may be required.

PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Please read specific instructions given to you by the administration staff

• Generally, do not eat for 6 hours and drink for 3 hours before your appointment and arrive 15 minutes before your booking time.
• DO NOT TAKE your diabetic tablets or insulin but BRING THEM TO THE HOSPITALwith you on the day. Also, bring your Ventolin puffers or any puffers, any medication for epilepsy and Parkinson Disease with you.
• You should have your regular medication at the usual time with just a sip of water.
• Please wear loose casual clothes and do not bring any valuables with you
• Please arrange to be collected about 2 hours after your appointment.
• Failure to arrange transport and have a responsible adult take you home may result in cancellation of your procedure.
• You must not drive a car or operate any machinery for 24 hours after the procedure.
• Please contact us for current day hospital charges. All fees are payable on the day of service.
• Please bring the following items with you on the day of your procedure.

• Referral letter

• Medicare Card

• And, if applicable, the following:

- Health Care Card

- Pension Card

- Private Health Insurance Fund Card

- DVA Gold Card

PRIVACY ACT / PATIENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will be given a copy of the Patient Rights and Responsibilities information together with your paperwork. A copy of the Privacy Act is available at the front reception desk.

Open disclosure information is also available if required.

ANY COMPLAINTS:

You have the right to complain if you believe that a service has not been delivered or the standard of care is below your expectations. Please direct your complaint to the Complaints Officer at Goonawarra Day Hospital in person, by phone, fax, letter, survey or email DON@GoonawarraDayHospital.com.au Attn: Complaints Officer. The issue will be investigated discreetly and you will be made aware of the outcome. All reasonable steps will be taken to ensure the person making the complaint is not adversely affected. If the outcome is not to your satisfaction, you have further recourse through the Office of the Health Services Commission. Information is available from the front desk.

PATIENT ADMISSION FORM CAN BE DOWNLODED HERE:

F-10-03PRE-ADMISSIONDETAILS-GENERICR5-1.11.19.pdf can be downloaded and emailed to Admin@GoonawarraDayHospital.com.au or post to:

Goonawarra Day Hospital

1-11 Dornoch Drive

Sunbury

VIC 3429