Information for patients
What to bring to appointments with Dr. Dat
Please bring the following with you:
A current GP referral
Your Medicare card
Private health insurance details (if applicable)
Copies of recent blood, urine and imaging results
List of current medications
You are welcome to bring a support person (family or friend) to your appointment.
What to expect if you will be having surgery
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Prior to your procedure, our team will contact you to:
Confirm any medications that you need to withhold. This mainly relates to any blood thinners or diabetes medications.
Provide fasting instructions (for most procedures, you will be asked not to eat or drink for 6 hours before your scheduled admission time).
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Please present to the hospital admissions area at the instructed time.
You will be admitted and transferred to theatre. You will see your surgeon in the holding area and meet your anaesthetist prior to your surgery.
At the completion of the operation, Dr. Dat can contact your nominated next of kin if you wish.
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If you are staying overnight, you will be reviewed on the ward prior to discharge.
If you are having a day procedure, you will be seen prior to discharging from the hospital.
You will be provided with clear discharge instructions and postoperative information.
A follow up appointment will be arrange for you.
If you have any concerns after your surgery, please contact Dat Urology on 1300 111 328.
Dat Urology is committed to minimising out-of-pocket costs for our patients. For our procedures, a gap fee will apply reflecting the specialist training, expertise, and resources required.
Please note that fees charged by hospital, pathology and radiology providers, as well as any out-of-pocket costs from anaesthetists, are determined independently and are outside of our control.