GASTROSCOPY, VARICEAL THERAPY, OESOPHAGEAL DILATATION or PEG.

2. Report to the hospital (Day Surgery Area) at the time advised. Bring this sheet, your referral form, relevant X-Rays and your pre-admission form if you have not already delivered these, and your Medical Insurance and MEDICARE Details.
3. It is unsafe to drive yourself home. You must not drive or operate machinery or make major decisions for 12 hours after the test. The sedative painkiller you are given before the procedure is very effective in reducing any discomfort. However, it may also affect your memory for some time afterwards. Even when the sedative appears to have worn off, you may find you are unable to recall details of your discussion with your doctor. For this reason a relative or friend should come with you if possible.
4. If you have any problems after the procedure or symptoms that cause you concern, you should contact the Hospital.
5. In most instances health funds accept Riverview Endoscopy accounts for direct no-gap billing. If not, you will be given an invoice for the doctor's services. Payment will be your responsibility, but the majority of the cost will be reimbursed by Medicare and your private health fund. If paying on the day a receipt will be issued for you to claim from your health fund and Medicare. A separate account is issued by Bethesda Hospital for the Bed Fee. With some funds there is a $50 gap (similar at all hospitals) which must be paid on the day to Bethesda Hospital. If biopsies are taken you will also receive an account from the Pathologist.

Presented by Dr Lindsay C MollisonRiverview Endoscopy Home Page

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Created 28 July 1997

Updated 7 August 2001

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