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GASTROSCOPY, VARICEAL THERAPY, OESOPHAGEAL DILATATION or PEG.


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Riverview Endoscopy
at Hollywood Specialist Centre
13/95 Monash Ave, Nedlands, Western Australia
1800-174-837 (1800-1-RIVER)
Fax 08-9389-5322


GASTROSCOPY, VARICEAL THERAPY, OESOPHAGEAL DILATATION or PEG.

For any enquiries or to change your HOLLYWOOD booking phone 08-9346-6757 or 08-9389-5333.

[Please do not be concerned if you receive a holding message about CVS (cardiology) or CRS (respiratory) the number is correct]. 

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. You must fast for 6 hours before the test. When fasting have nothing to eat or drink. However, you may take medications with a sip of water.
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    Morning Appointments

    Have nothing to eat or drink after midnight.

    Afternoon Appointments

    Have nothing to eat or drink after 7 am.

  1. Report to the hospital (Gastroenterology 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.
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  2. 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.

  3. If you have any problems after the procedure or symptoms that cause you concern, you should contact the Hospital.
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  4. Payment for the doctor's services will be requested after the procedure and a receipt then issued for you to claim from your health fund and Medicare. Usually an anaesthetist is also present and you will receive a separate bill for those services. The Hospital will also issue an account for the Bed Fee, and if biopsies are taken you will also receive an account from the Pathologist.

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    Created 28 July 1997

    Updated 24 December 2010

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