{"id":10788,"date":"2022-03-28T11:33:02","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T01:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/waytogo\/?page_id=10788"},"modified":"2023-11-16T08:46:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T22:46:58","slug":"before-my-appointment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/waytogo\/stars\/surgery-or-procedure\/gastroenterology-endoscopy-services\/before-my-appointment","title":{"rendered":"Before my procedure"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before my procedure<\/h1>\n<\/div>

To access this service, your GP or medical practitioner will need to send a referral letter to the hospital.<\/p>\n

If there is a waiting list<\/a>, you will receive a confirmation letter and be advised on what to do next. If there is no waiting list, you will receive an appointment booking letter or we will contact you to arrange a suitable time for your appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Preparation for your procedure<\/h2>\n

Preparation will be required for your procedure. This will be communicated via a consultant appointment through outpatients or one of our colon consent nurses will contact you prior to your procedure to advise your preparation instructions. These will then be sent via mail or SMS containing a link directly to the instructions you will be required to follow.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Watch these videos<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Download the information sheets<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>