Pre-Admission Unit

Most people undergoing surgery at Mount Sinai will be scheduled for an appointment with the Pre-Admission Unit before the day of surgery.

What to expect

Attending your scheduled pre-admission appointment is crucial. If you miss it, your surgery may need to be cancelled or rescheduled.

During your appointment, a nurse will review your medical history with you, perform a physical exam and may collect specimens such as blood and urine samples.

We will also conduct an anesthetic review to help plan the right type of anesthetic for you and ensure your safety during surgery.

All tests requested by your physician are important and must be completed before you are admitted to the hospital for surgery.

The nurse will also explain what you need to do to prepare for your surgery. You might need to restrict food and drink or avoid certain activities in the days before surgery. It is very important that you follow all instructions from your care team to ensure your safety.

Your visit to the Pre-Admission Unit may also include:

• X-rays
• An electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Other tests ordered by your physician or anesthesiologist
• Consultation with other health-care providers, such as an anesthesiologist, pharmacist or social worker

What to bring

• Healthv (OHIP) card or valid health-care coverage
• ​Policy information for additional health insurance, if applicable
• ​Your current medications, including vitamins and herbal supplements, in their original bottles
• The name, address and phone number of your family physician
• The name, address and phone number of any other medical specialists you are seeing
• Copies of any recent tests and a consultation letter from the medical specialist(s), if applicable
• A copy of your completed pre-admission questionnaire and pre-operative health questionnaire, as well as any other documents your surgeon may have given you
• If you are not fluent in English, please contact your surgical team to arrange an interpreter