Pre-Admission Testing allows our medical team the opportunity to gather critical information about your medical and surgical history while providing you with important instructions on how to prepare for your upcoming surgery or procedure. Our goal is safe surgery with no surprises, no complications and no need for a readmission.
When your surgery has been scheduled, our Pre-Admission Testing (P.A.T.) scheduler will explain how to use our Patient Portal to complete your health history questionnaire. Before your appointment, a P.A.T. nurse will follow up with a call to review your health history.
It is important that you provide the following information prior to your pre-admit testing visit:
- Active medications list
- Primary care physician, Cardiologist, Pulmonologist, & Hematologist
- List of any allergies, past medical history and previous surgeries
In preparation for your P.A.T. visit, please remember to bring the following documentation:
- Insurance ID card(s)
- Driver’s license or government-issued photo identification
- List of current medications in their original packaging (including vitamins & herbal products)
- Copy of any EKG completed in the past six (6) months (EKG may still be indicated)
A typical Pre-Admission Testing visit at Rothman will include a complete history and physical by our medical doctor and any diagnostic tests that he or she may order. These tests vary depending on your medical history and surgery but may include
- Vital signs (blood pressure, body temperature)
- Blood &/or urine testing
- Bladder scan
- Electrocardiogram (note that body lotions & powders interfere with ECG leads)
Due to the varied nature of each patient’s health, appointments can last as long as 2 hours.
Our medical doctor may order a consultation with a member of our anesthesia service for an evaluation of your airway and an explanation of the anesthetic planned for your surgery. Additionally, our medical doctor may order a cardiology consult if indicated. If you are already being followed by a cardiologist we may request that you schedule a surgical clearance visit with your cardiologist before surgery.
Pre-Admission Testing can be reached at 215-244-7437. Pre-Admission Testing is located on the second floor of the Medical Office Building. Please park in parking lot B. Our receptionist in the lobby will kindly provide directions to the department.
