London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital - Surgical Services - SW Stroke Network

Application

Walk in for emergency department * medical referral required for most other services

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

People requiring surgical care

Fees

Most services covered by OHIP

Languages

English

Language Note

Interpretation available upon request for most branches of the London Health Sciences Centre

Area(s) Served

London and Middlesex

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Surgical services and follow up care * inpatient and outpatient medical services for people who have had or will have surgery

Includes surgery for:

Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine Anesthesia delivery, research and education
Pre-Admission Clinic (PAC) Pre-admission clinic nurse educates patients about their upcoming operation and hospital stay and what to expect when they return home * assesses current health status, reviews medical history, answers questions, provides specific instructions and performs tests as ordered * education is individualized to patient's needs and may:
- also be referred to anesthesia and medical consults
- also see physiotherapist or occupational therapist, blood conservation, surgical service nurse practitioner, social work or research study nurse receive services by telephone if eligible