{"id":1169,"date":"2017-07-25T06:05:37","date_gmt":"2017-07-25T06:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/?post_type=services&#038;p=1169"},"modified":"2023-11-16T08:52:34","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T22:52:34","slug":"general-surgery","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/healthcare-services\/general-surgery","title":{"rendered":"General Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We provide elective and emergency surgical services for patients needing general surgery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","categories":[1],"tags":[797,798,799,800,801,802,803,804,805,806,807],"class_list":["post-1169","services","type-services","status-publish","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-general-surgery","tag-elective-surgery","tag-emergency-surgery","tag-surgical-services","tag-surgical-procedures","tag-surgeon","tag-laparoscopic-surgery","tag-abdominal-surgery","tag-breast-surgery","tag-endocrine-surgery","tag-what-to-bring-for-surgery"],"acf":{"page_subtitle":"","page_type":"structured","page_sections":["general_details","accessing_this_service","after_your_hospital_appointment","general_content"],"general_details":[{"what_we_do":"<p>We provide elective and emergency surgical services for patients needing general surgery.<\/p>\n","conditions_treated":"","our_services":"<p>Our General Surgery Department performs a wide range of surgical procedures including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>laparoscopic surgery<\/li>\n<li>abdominal surgery<\/li>\n<li>breast surgery<\/li>\n<li>endocrine surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","include_link_to_healthcare_professionals_section":false,"gd_other_content":false}],"accessing_this_service":[{"variation":"GP or medical practitioner referral","free_text":""}],"include_refer_a_patient_panel":true,"refer_a_patient_text":"General Surgery referral guideline","refer_a_patient_link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/specialist_service\/refer-your-patient\/general-surgery","specialist_hotline":"1300 364 938","after_your_hospital_appointment":[{"variation":"Preadmission and surgery","free_text":""}],"general_content_0":false,"what_to_bring":[{"category":"general","what_to_bring_general":[{"display":["every_time","for_appointment","for_procedure","for_overnight"],"every_time":"","_copy":"","for_appointment":"","_copy2":"","for_procedure":"","_copy3":""}],"what_to_bring_mental_health":false,"what_to_bring_child_health":false}],"general_content":[{"other_content":[{"heading":"What to bring","content":"<div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:1rem;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9fb;--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#3366cc;--awb-content-color:#000000;--awb-icon-box-color:#212934;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#666666;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:700;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:1.2143rem;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:regular;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-1169-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d3d9422f4f531992d fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d3d9422f4f531992d\"><a class=\"active\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"d3d9422f4f531992d\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#d3d9422f4f531992d\" href=\"#d3d9422f4f531992d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Each time you visit us<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d3d9422f4f531992d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d3d9422f4f531992d\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your Medicare card<\/li>\n<li>Private health insurance card (if you have one)<\/li>\n<li>Health Care Card and\/or concession card (if you have one)<\/li>\n<li>Current medications (prescription, over the counter and herbal medicine)<\/li>\n<li>Relevant x-rays, scans or any other test results or reports<\/li>\n<li>Glasses, hearing and mobility aids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-75924fa2a69a4a3a9 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_75924fa2a69a4a3a9\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"75924fa2a69a4a3a9\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#75924fa2a69a4a3a9\" href=\"#75924fa2a69a4a3a9\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">For an outpatient or clinic appointment<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"75924fa2a69a4a3a9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_75924fa2a69a4a3a9\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your appointment letter<\/li>\n<li>Any special\u00a0items listed on your letter<\/li>\n<li>WorkCover claim number (if relevant)<\/li>\n<li>Snacks, a drink or money to buy refreshments<\/li>\n<li>Something to read or do while you wait<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-39bc18ed092360b1f fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_39bc18ed092360b1f\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"39bc18ed092360b1f\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#39bc18ed092360b1f\" href=\"#39bc18ed092360b1f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">For a day procedure<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"39bc18ed092360b1f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_39bc18ed092360b1f\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An adult carer to support you, take you home and be with you for the first 24 hours after your surgery or procedure<\/li>\n<li>Copy of Advanced Healthcare Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney (if you have one)<\/li>\n<li>Any legal documentation (this will be discussed at your pre-admission appointment)<\/li>\n<li>A jacket or cardigan in case you get cold<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-826f8c03d9bbb7556 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_826f8c03d9bbb7556\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"826f8c03d9bbb7556\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#826f8c03d9bbb7556\" href=\"#826f8c03d9bbb7556\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Staying overnight or longer<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"826f8c03d9bbb7556\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_826f8c03d9bbb7556\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A dressing gown or cardigan, sleepwear or comfortable day clothes<\/li>\n<li>Slippers and shoes (low heel, closed-in, non-slip, adjustable and firm fitting around the foot)<\/li>\n<li>Your toiletries and personal items<\/li>\n<li>Copy of Advanced Healthcare Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney if you have one<\/li>\n<li>Something to read or do during your stay<\/li>\n<li>Medical devices required for your care (e.g. CPAP machine)<\/li>\n<li>Do not bring large amounts of cash or valuables such as jewellery, watches or other items of value to you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n"}]}],"what_to_expect":false,"general_content_2":false,"clinic_introduction":"","clinic_details":[{"clinic":""}],"general_content_3":false,"frequently_asked_questions":false,"general_content_4":false,"healthcare_professionals":[{"for_healthcare_professionals":"","research_heading":"Research, education and training","research_education_&amp;_training_information":"","other_content":false}],"include_advertisement":false,"include_related_news_article":false,"add_contact_details":true,"remove_sidebar":false,"building":false,"location_details":[{"name":"Day Procedure Unit","location":"Level 2, Caboolture Hospital","phone":"(07) 5433 8857","fax":"(07) 5433 8856","email":"Cab-Theatre@health.qld.gov.au","opening_hours":"Monday-Friday 7.00am-8.00pm","visiting_hours":"","additional_details":false},{"name":"General Surgery Outpatients","location":"Specialist Outpatient Department","phone":"(07) 5433 8474","fax":"","email":"","opening_hours":"","visiting_hours":"","additional_details":false}],"refer_a_patient":"<p>To refer a patient to this service, view the <a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/specialist_service\/refer-your-patient\/general-surgery\">General Surgery referral guideline<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>GP and Specialist Referral Hotline: 1300 364 938<\/p>\n","contact_us_outside_hours":[{"variation":"13 HEALTH","free_text":"","variable":""}],"related_services":[{"links":[{"link_type":"internal","page":{"ID":898,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2017-07-24 03:34:49","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-24 03:34:49","post_content":"","post_title":"Gynaecology","post_excerpt":"We provide high quality gynaecological services for conditions of the female reproductive system.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"gynaecology","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-20 13:17:49","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-20 03:17:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/?post_type=services&#038;p=898","menu_order":0,"post_type":"services","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},"link_text":"","anchor":"","link":"","target":true},{"link_type":"internal","page":{"ID":976,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2017-06-14 00:39:58","post_date_gmt":"2017-06-14 00:39:58","post_content":"<p>[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=\"no\" equal_height_columns=\"no\" menu_anchor=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"center center\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" fade=\"no\" background_parallax=\"none\" enable_mobile=\"no\" parallax_speed=\"0.3\" video_mp4=\"\" video_webm=\"\" video_ogv=\"\" video_url=\"\" video_aspect_ratio=\"16:9\" video_loop=\"yes\" video_mute=\"yes\" video_preview_image=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" type=\"legacy\"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=\"3_4\" layout=\"3_4\" spacing=\"\" center_content=\"no\" hover_type=\"none\" link=\"\" min_height=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"left top\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" border_position=\"all\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" last=\"false\" element_content=\"\" border_sizes_top=\"0\" border_sizes_bottom=\"0\" border_sizes_left=\"0\" border_sizes_right=\"0\" first=\"true\" spacing_right=\"\" type=\"3_4\"][fusion_title margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" size=\"1\" content_align=\"left\" style_type=\"default\" sep_color=\"\"]Coming in for surgery[\/fusion_title][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" content_alignment_medium=\"\" content_alignment_small=\"\" content_alignment=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" sticky_display=\"normal,sticky\" class=\"\" id=\"\" font_size=\"\" fusion_font_family_text_font=\"\" fusion_font_variant_text_font=\"\" line_height=\"\" letter_spacing=\"\" text_color=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"cab-surgery-prepare\">\r\n<h2>Preparation for your surgery<\/h2>\r\n<p>Prepare for your surgery by following the instructions provided to avoid your surgery being cancelled.\u00a0 This includes when to fast, medications to stop and anything you have been told to bring on the day of surgery.\u00a0We also have a range of <a href=\"#onlineresources\">online resources<\/a> to provide you with additional information.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2>Your surgery<\/h2>\r\n<div id=\"my-surgery-cab\">\r\n<h3>Admission<\/h3>\r\n<p>On arrival, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/patients-and-visitors\/admission-to-hospital\">Admissions<\/a> Desk located on ground floor of the Main Building. After you have completed your paperwork and clarified your personal details are correct, you will be directed to the Day Procedure Unit located on level 2 of the Main Building.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Day Procedure Unit<\/h3>\r\n<p>When you arrive at the <a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/healthcare-services\/day-procedure-unit\">Day Procedure Unit<\/a> you will prepare for surgery and change into a surgical gown. The nurse will check your personal details, put an identification bracelet on you, take your blood pressure and temperature and go through a list of questions. We understand this is an anxious time for you, however your support person may not enter the preparation area.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>[\/fusion_text][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" content_alignment_medium=\"\" content_alignment_small=\"\" content_alignment=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" sticky_display=\"normal,sticky\" class=\"\" id=\"\" font_size=\"\" fusion_font_family_text_font=\"\" fusion_font_variant_text_font=\"\" line_height=\"\" letter_spacing=\"\" text_color=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]<\/p>\r\n<h2>After surgery<\/h2>\r\n<div id=\"after-surgery-cab\">\r\n<h3>Going home on the day of surgery<\/h3>\r\n<p>If you are going home on the same day as your surgery, you will be taken back to the recovery area where you are monitored, provided with a light snack and your support person is contacted. You\u2019ll receive your <a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/patients-and-visitors\/when-you-leave\">discharge<\/a> and follow up information to ensure you have an easy transition back home. In the following days, a nurse will contact you to ask about your recovery and answer any questions you may have.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Staying longer (ward)<\/h3>\r\n<p>If you are staying longer you will be transferred to a ward.\u00a0 Staff will help you with your post-operative needs and care for you while you recover. When you\u2019re well enough to leave, you\u2019ll receive your <a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/patients-and-visitors\/when-you-leave\">discharge and follow up information<\/a> to ensure you have an easy transition back home.\u00a0 Discharge is at 10am and you must have a support person collect you to take you home. Information provided may include:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>any follow-up outpatient appointments<\/li>\r\n\t<li>medicines and prescriptions<\/li>\r\n\t<li>arrangements for any community support services<\/li>\r\n\t<li>any equipment or aids you need at home.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Concerns after surgery<\/h3>\r\n<p>If you have any concerns about your health after you leave hospital, contact your general practitioner or call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84). If you suddenly become unwell, call the hospital ward and speak with the staff, or go to the hospital Emergency Department.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>[\/fusion_text][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" content_alignment_medium=\"\" content_alignment_small=\"\" content_alignment=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" sticky_display=\"normal,sticky\" class=\"\" id=\"\" font_size=\"\" fusion_font_family_text_font=\"\" fusion_font_variant_text_font=\"\" line_height=\"\" letter_spacing=\"\" text_color=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]<\/p>\r\n<h2>What to bring with you<\/h2>\r\n<div id=\"cab-surgery-bring\">\r\n<h3>Each time you visit us<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Medicare card<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Private health insurance card (if applicable)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Health Care Card and\/or concession card (if you have one)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Current medications (prescription, over the counter and herbal medicine)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Relevant x-rays, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Glasses, hearing and mobility aids<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>For a day procedure<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>A responsible adult carer to stay with you to hear instructions, help you and take you home<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Advanced Healthcare Directive if you have one<\/li>\r\n\t<li>A jacket or cardigan in case you get cold<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Staying overnight or longer<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>A dressing gown or cardigan, sleepwear or comfortable day clothes<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Slippers and shoes (low heel, closed-in, non-slip, adjustable and firm fitting around the foot)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Your toiletries and personal items<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Copy of Advanced Healthcare Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney if you have one<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Something to read or do during your stay<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Your iPad\/tablet or smartphone and charger, provided you are happy to take responsibility for it<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Medical devices required for your care (e.g. CPAP machine)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Do not bring large amounts of cash or valuables such as jewellery, watches or other items of value to you<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>[\/fusion_text][\/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=\"1_4\" layout=\"1_4\" spacing=\"\" center_content=\"no\" hover_type=\"none\" link=\"\" min_height=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"rhs-col\" id=\"\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"left top\" undefined=\"\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" border_position=\"all\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" margin_top=\"0\" margin_bottom=\"0\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" last=\"true\" border_sizes_top=\"0\" border_sizes_bottom=\"0\" border_sizes_left=\"0\" border_sizes_right=\"0\" first=\"false\" type=\"1_4\"][fusion_builder_row_inner][fusion_builder_column_inner type=\"1_1\" layout=\"1_1\" spacing=\"\" center_content=\"no\" hover_type=\"none\" link=\"\" min_height=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"contact-us\" id=\"\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"left top\" undefined=\"\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" last=\"true\" border_position=\"all\" border_sizes_top=\"0\" border_sizes_bottom=\"0\" border_sizes_left=\"0\" border_sizes_right=\"0\" first=\"true\" type=\"1_1\"][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" content_alignment_medium=\"\" content_alignment_small=\"\" content_alignment=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" sticky_display=\"normal,sticky\" class=\"\" id=\"\" font_size=\"\" fusion_font_family_text_font=\"\" fusion_font_variant_text_font=\"\" line_height=\"\" letter_spacing=\"\" text_color=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]<\/p>\r\n<h2>Contact us<\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Caboolture Hospital<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>\r\nMcKean Street, Caboolture <br \/>\r\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong> (07)\u00a05433\u00a08888<\/p>\r\n<p>[\/fusion_text][fusion_separator style_type=\"none\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" sep_color=\"\" top_margin=\"8\" bottom_margin=\"8\" border_size=\"\" icon=\"\" icon_circle=\"\" icon_circle_color=\"\" width=\"\" alignment=\"center\" \/][fusion_button link=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/patients-and-visitors\/admission-to-hospital\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\" alignment=\"\" modal=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" color=\"darkgreen\" button_gradient_top_color=\"\" button_gradient_bottom_color=\"\" button_gradient_top_color_hover=\"\" button_gradient_bottom_color_hover=\"\" accent_color=\"\" accent_hover_color=\"\" type=\"\" bevel_color=\"\" border_width=\"\" size=\"\" stretch=\"yes\" icon=\"\" icon_position=\"left\" icon_divider=\"no\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" border_radius=\"\"]Admission to hospital[\/fusion_button][fusion_separator style_type=\"none\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" sep_color=\"\" top_margin=\"2\" bottom_margin=\"2\" border_size=\"\" icon=\"\" icon_circle=\"\" icon_circle_color=\"\" width=\"\" alignment=\"center\" \/][fusion_button link=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/maps-and-directions\" text_transform=\"\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\" link_attributes=\"\" alignment_medium=\"\" alignment_small=\"\" alignment=\"\" modal=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" sticky_display=\"normal,sticky\" class=\"\" id=\"\" color=\"darkgreen\" button_gradient_top_color=\"\" button_gradient_bottom_color=\"\" button_gradient_top_color_hover=\"\" button_gradient_bottom_color_hover=\"\" accent_color=\"\" accent_hover_color=\"\" type=\"\" bevel_color=\"\" border_width=\"\" border_radius=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_hover_color=\"\" size=\"\" stretch=\"yes\" margin_top=\"\" margin_right=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" margin_left=\"\" icon=\"\" icon_position=\"left\" icon_divider=\"no\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]Maps &amp; directions[\/fusion_button][fusion_separator style_type=\"none\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" sep_color=\"\" top_margin=\"2\" bottom_margin=\"2\" border_size=\"\" icon=\"\" icon_circle=\"\" icon_circle_color=\"\" width=\"\" alignment=\"center\" \/][fusion_button link=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/patients-and-visitors\/parking-and-transport\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\" alignment=\"\" modal=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" color=\"darkgreen\" button_gradient_top_color=\"\" button_gradient_bottom_color=\"\" button_gradient_top_color_hover=\"\" button_gradient_bottom_color_hover=\"\" accent_color=\"\" accent_hover_color=\"\" type=\"\" bevel_color=\"\" border_width=\"\" size=\"\" stretch=\"yes\" icon=\"\" icon_position=\"left\" icon_divider=\"no\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" border_radius=\"\"]Parking &amp; transport[\/fusion_button][fusion_separator style_type=\"none\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" sep_color=\"\" top_margin=\"2\" bottom_margin=\"2\" border_size=\"\" icon=\"\" icon_circle=\"\" icon_circle_color=\"\" width=\"\" alignment=\"center\" \/][fusion_button link=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/patients-and-visitors\/your-stay\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\" alignment=\"\" modal=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" color=\"darkgreen\" button_gradient_top_color=\"\" button_gradient_bottom_color=\"\" button_gradient_top_color_hover=\"\" button_gradient_bottom_color_hover=\"\" accent_color=\"\" accent_hover_color=\"\" type=\"\" bevel_color=\"\" border_width=\"\" size=\"\" stretch=\"yes\" icon=\"\" icon_position=\"left\" icon_divider=\"no\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" border_radius=\"\"]Your stay[\/fusion_button][\/fusion_builder_column_inner][\/fusion_builder_row_inner][fusion_content_boxes layout=\"icon-with-title\" columns=\"1\" title_size=\"\" title_color=\"\" body_color=\"\" backgroundcolor=\"\" iconcolor=\"\" icon_circle=\"\" icon_circle_radius=\"\" circlecolor=\"\" circlebordersize=\"\" circlebordercolor=\"\" outercirclebordersize=\"\" outercirclebordercolor=\"\" icon_size=\"\" icon_hover_type=\"\" hover_accent_color=\"\" link_type=\"\" link_area=\"\" link_target=\"\" icon_align=\"left\" animation_type=\"\" animation_delay=\"\" animation_offset=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"side_panel\" id=\"\"][fusion_content_box title=\"\" backgroundcolor=\"\" icon=\"\" iconflip=\"\" iconrotate=\"\" iconspin=\"no\" iconcolor=\"\" circlecolor=\"\" circlebordersize=\"\" circlebordercolor=\"\" outercirclebordersize=\"\" outercirclebordercolor=\"\" image=\"\" image_max_width=\"35\" image_height=\"35\" link=\"\" linktext=\"Read More\" link_target=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]<\/p>\r\n<h2>Related information<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/patients-and-visitors\/public-private\">Private and public patients<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/patients-and-visitors\/assistance-for-you-and-your-family\/#accom-travel\">Accommodation and travel<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/healthcare-services\/smoke-free-hospital\">Smoke free hospital\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/patients-and-visitors\/your-care-in-hospital\">Your care in hospital<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/patients-and-visitors\/food-drinks-services\">Food, drinks and services<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/healthcare-services\/pharmacy\">Pharmacy<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/patients-and-visitors\/language-services\">Interpreter services<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/patients-and-visitors\/your-stay\">Your stay<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>[\/fusion_content_box][\/fusion_content_boxes][\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=\"no\" hundred_percent_height=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_scroll=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_center_content=\"yes\" equal_height_columns=\"no\" menu_anchor=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"center center\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" fade=\"no\" background_parallax=\"none\" enable_mobile=\"no\" parallax_speed=\"0.3\" video_mp4=\"\" video_webm=\"\" video_ogv=\"\" video_url=\"\" video_aspect_ratio=\"16:9\" video_loop=\"yes\" video_mute=\"yes\" video_preview_image=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" type=\"legacy\"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=\"3_4\" layout=\"3_4\" spacing=\"\" center_content=\"no\" link=\"\" target=\"_self\" min_height=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"onlineresources\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"left top\" undefined=\"\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" hover_type=\"none\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" border_position=\"all\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" last=\"true\" border_sizes_top=\"0\" border_sizes_bottom=\"0\" border_sizes_left=\"0\" border_sizes_right=\"0\" first=\"true\" type=\"3_4\"][fusion_title margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" size=\"2\" content_align=\"left\" style_type=\"default\" sep_color=\"\"]<\/p>\r\n<p>Online resources<\/p>\r\n<p>[\/fusion_title][fusion_accordion type=\"\" boxed_mode=\"\" border_size=\"1\" border_color=\"\" background_color=\"\" hover_color=\"\" divider_line=\"\" title_font_size=\"\" icon_size=\"\" icon_color=\"\" icon_boxed_mode=\"\" icon_box_color=\"\" icon_alignment=\"\" toggle_hover_accent_color=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\"][fusion_toggle title=\"Stoma advice and care\" open=\"no\"]<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/qldstoma.asn.au\/\">Queensland Stoma Association<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>[\/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=\"Cancer\" open=\"no\"]<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/hospitals-services\/cancer-care-services\">Cancer Care Services patient portal (Metro North Hospital and Health Service)<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/healthcare-services\/cancer-care-services\">Cancer Care Services at Caboolture Hospital<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org.au\/\">Cancer Council of Australia<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cancerqld.org.au\/\">Cancer council Queensland <\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancercouncil.com.au\/about-us\">Cancer council NSW<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/qheps.health.qld.gov.au\/circs\/html\/allied-health\/resources\">Central Integrated Regional Cancer Service (CIRCS) Patient Resources<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cancerdirectory.com.au\/\">Cancer Directory<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>[\/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=\"Anaesthetics\" open=\"no\"]<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.anzca.edu.au\/drpatientinfo\/\">Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists Patient Information<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>[\/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=\"Physiotherapy\" open=\"no\"]<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/urogynaecology.com.au\/\">urogynaecology.com.au<\/a> - for vaginal prolapse, bladder problems, bowel dysfunction, urogynaecology and reconstructive gynaecology surgery.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/healthcare-services\/physiotherapy\">Physiotherapy at Caboolture Hospital<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>[\/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=\"Psychology\" open=\"no\"]<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpa.ca\/docs\/File\/Publications\/FactSheets\/PsychologyWorksFactSheet_PresurgicalPreparation.pdf\">Pre-surgery preparation<\/a> (Canadian Psychological Association)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>[\/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=\"Disease and Condition information \" open=\"no\"]<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/\">Mayo Clinic <\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/\">Better Health Channel Victoria State Government<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/\">Harvard Health Publishing<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>[\/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=\"Gastroenterology\" open=\"no\"]<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/healthcare-services\/gastroenterology\">Gastroenterology at Caboolture Hospital<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>[\/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=\"Surgical Powerpack\" open=\"no\" class=\"\" id=\"\"]<\/p>\r\n<p>This is a collection of patient information you will collect throughout your journey at Caboolture Hospital.\u00a0 You may like to read it before being admitted, however it will be available when you come to the hospital.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Your care<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicalexcellence.qld.gov.au\/priority-areas\/safety-and-quality\/ryans-rule\">Ryan\u2019s Rule<\/a><br \/>\r\n(Ryan's Rule is a three step process to support patients, their families and carers, to raise concerns if a patient\u2019s health condition is getting worse or not improving as well as expected.)<\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/patients-and-visitors\/your-care-in-hospital\">Caboolture Hospital - Your care in hospital<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safetyandquality.gov.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/A-guide-for-patients-consumers-carers-and-families-v3.pdf\">Charter of Healthcare Rights<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Complaints and Compliments<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/contact-us#feedback\">Give us feedback<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Falls prevention<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.qld.gov.au\/stayonyourfeet\">Queensland Stay on Your Feet<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Advanced Care Planning<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/patients-and-visitors\/assistance-for-you-and-your-family#advance-care\">Caboolture Hospital - Advanced Care Planning<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au\/acp\">My Care. My Choices\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Pressure Injury Care<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/conditions.health.qld.gov.au\/HealthCondition\/condition\/20\/192\/679\/pressure-injury-prevention\">Pressure Injury Prevention<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>[\/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=\"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support services\" open=\"no\"]<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/healthcare-services\/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-health\">Caboolture Hospital Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/nurse-nav-factsheet-atsi.pdf\">ATSI Nurse Navigators<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>[\/fusion_toggle][\/fusion_accordion][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" content_alignment_medium=\"\" content_alignment_small=\"\" content_alignment=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" sticky_display=\"normal,sticky\" class=\"hidden-element element-hidden\" id=\"\" font_size=\"\" fusion_font_family_text_font=\"\" fusion_font_variant_text_font=\"\" line_height=\"\" letter_spacing=\"\" text_color=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]<\/p>\r\n<p><!--[video_modal src= \"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/289803395\" name= \"pressureinjuries\" heading= \"Preventing pressure injuries\"]\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4><img class=\"size-full wp-image-5145 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/03\/pressure-injuries-video.jpg\" alt=\"Pressure Injury, patient & family\" width=\"230\" height=\"126\" \/>Preventing pressure injuries<\/h4>\r\n<p>Information for patients and families.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[\/video_modal]--><\/p>\r\n<p>[\/fusion_text][\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container]<\/p>","post_title":"Coming in for surgery","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"coming-in-for-surgery","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-11-16 09:23:03","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-15 23:23:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":473,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/coming-in-for-surgery","menu_order":5,"post_type":"page","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},"link_text":"","anchor":"","link":"","target":true},{"link_type":"internal","page":{"ID":1182,"post_author":"6","post_date":"2017-07-25 06:35:57","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 06:35:57","post_content":"","post_title":"Anaesthesia and Perioperative Services","post_excerpt":"The Anaesthesia and Perioperative department provides elective and 24 hour emergency surgical services to patients living in the Caboolture catchment area.\u00a0The majority of patients booked for elective surgery are admitted on the day of surgery, via the Day Procedure Unit.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"anaesthesia-perioperative-services","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-11-16 08:52:15","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-15 22:52:15","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/?post_type=services&#038;p=1182","menu_order":0,"post_type":"services","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},"link_text":"","anchor":"","link":"","target":true},{"link_type":"internal","page":{"ID":1179,"post_author":"6","post_date":"2017-07-25 06:26:35","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 06:26:35","post_content":"","post_title":"Day Procedure Unit","post_excerpt":"The Day Procedure Unit admits all patients requiring day surgery and endoscopy procedures. The unit is co-located with the operating theatre and includes 2 procedure rooms.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"day-procedure-unit","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-11-16 08:52:26","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-15 22:52:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/?post_type=services&#038;p=1179","menu_order":0,"post_type":"services","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},"link_text":"","anchor":"","link":"","target":true}]}],"related_information":"","resources":"","contact_extra_general_content":"","contact_extra_general_content_2":"","display":["location","refer","outside_hours","related"],"include_in_alphabetical_listing":true,"general":"","view_on_google_maps":"https:\/\/www.google.com.au\/maps\/dir\/\/Caboolture+Hospital,+97%2F120+McKean+St,+Caboolture+QLD+4510\/@-27.0815868,152.9625238,17z\/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b93f3b5958a22fb:0x99d4f2aa34d7dc7f!2m2!1d152.9638345!2d-27.0809849?hl=en"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/healthcare-services\/1169","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/healthcare-services"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/services"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/healthcare-services\/1169\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8059,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/healthcare-services\/1169\/revisions\/8059"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1169"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1169"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1169"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}