I have to undergo Surgery, what must I keep in mind?
Get Authorisation From Your Medical Aid
Please take the pre–authorisation form to your Medical Aid.
You also need to take the Medical Aid authorisation number with you to the hospital.
Before Surgery with General Anaesthesia
Please do not eat or drink anything 6 hours prior to surgery.
Arrange for transport from hospital. Patients are not allowed to drive for 24 hours after surgery.
Before Surgery with Local Anaesthesia
Eat and drink your normal diet
Take your normal daily medications as prescribed by your doctor before surgery.
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