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Preparing for surgery at UCSF Health
Before a surgical procedure at UCSF Health, your doctor schedules an appointment for you at the Prepare Program. The Prepare Program team assesses your readiness for anesthesia and surgery and ensures you complete any necessary tests before your operation.
What to expect
During your Prepare Program appointment, you undergo a health evaluation to ensure it's safe to proceed with surgery. You also review the instructions for before and after your procedure.
Health evaluation
Your health evaluation may include:
Brief medical history and physical exam
Blood pressure, heart rate and other vital sign measurements
Additional tests, if necessary (such as a blood test, chest X-ray or electrocardiogram)
Pain management discussion, to review the type of anesthesia your surgical team will use and your pain control options for after surgery
Pre-surgical instructions
We provide instructions for:
Hospital admission
Check-in location
Food and drink restrictions before surgery
Medication management
You may be able to have your Prepare Program appointment by phone if you:
Are in good health and under 60 years old
Have visited the Prepare Program within the last three months and have not had any health changes
Preparing for surgery at UCSF Health
Before a surgical procedure at UCSF Health, your doctor schedules an appointment for you at the Prepare Program. The Prepare Program team assesses your readiness for anesthesia and surgery and ensures you complete any necessary tests before your operation.
What to expect
During your Prepare Program appointment, you undergo a health evaluation to ensure it's safe to proceed with surgery. You also review the instructions for before and after your procedure.
Health evaluation
Your health evaluation may include:
Brief medical history and physical exam
Blood pressure, heart rate and other vital sign measurements
Additional tests, if necessary (such as a blood test, chest X-ray or electrocardiogram)
Pain management discussion, to review the type of anesthesia your surgical team will use and your pain control options for after surgery
Pre-surgical instructions
We provide instructions for:
Hospital admission
Check-in location
Food and drink restrictions before surgery
Medication management
You may be able to have your Prepare Program appointment by phone if you:
Are in good health and under 60 years old
Have visited the Prepare Program within the last three months and have not had any health changes
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