10 | CMH-OHSU Health Orthopedic Clinic Pre-admission testing (PAT) call or appointment Based on your medical health and current medical condition, this appointment may be completed by phone or in-person and usually takes about 30-60 minutes. During this appointment, you will speak with the pre-admission testing nurse to: • Review your medications, health history and current medical conditions. • Discuss potential risks based on your medical health and make recommendations on how to physically prepare before your surgery (for example, if you will need to change your diet). • Make recommendations on any medications that you take regularly. • Instruct you on infection prevention techniques. • Determine, based on your medical health and type of surgery, if you will need final blood work or any tests such as X-rays, an EKG or other diagnostics. • Assist or make any necessary arrangements for you prior to your surgery. My appointments before surgery Checklist to prepare for pre-surgical appointments: Bring this guide (including your completed forms) with you to all appointments. Pre-surgery appointment questions and notes: Pre-admission testing questions and notes:
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