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Preparing for Surgery/General Surgery Prep/Pre-Op Instructions

Insurance Pre-Authorization

•	Please do in advance of scheduled surgery if needed.

Consent Forms

•	Separate forms are required for admission to the hospital, your surgery and anesthesia.
•	The consent forms are to be signed by patients 18 or older, otherwise by a parent or guardian.
•	If a guardian is signing, a copy of the legal guardianship papers must be brought to the hospital.

Pre-Admission Testing (PAT)

•	Your physician may order lab work, EKG or X-rays to be done in preparation for your surgery.
•	These tests maybe done at the Peninsula Medical Center, Marquette General Hospital or your community hospital or doctor's office.
•	Please have the testing done at least three (3) days prior to surgery.
•	If you have your pre-op tests done at your community hospital, instruct them to send copies to the Advanced Registration and Education Department at Marquette General Health System.

Pre-op Preps

•	If your surgery requires a bowel prep or a cleaning scrub or shower, these instructions will be given by your physician's office.

Arrival Time

•	You must call the Advance Registration and Education (ARE) Department at 225-3290 or 1-800-562-9753 ext. 3290, after 3 p.m. the day before your surgery is scheduled. Call Friday afternoon if your surgery is scheduled for Monday.
•	If staying in Marquette, please call ARE and give a number where you can be reached the night before surgery in case of a change in the Operating Room schedule.

Special Needs

•	Wheelchairs are available at all entrances to the hospital.
•	If crutches are required after surgery, it is your responsibility to bring them with you. The hospital does not supply crutches.

Care at Home After Surgery

•	You will need a responsible adult to escort you from the Outpatient Surgery Unit and drive you home.
•	You will also need assistance at home for the first 24 hours after your discharge from the Outpatient Surgery Unit.

Patient Rooms Direct Dialing - (906) 225-3(Room#).
Room #'s: 233-245, 374-390, 501-527, & 601-827

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Marquette General Health System - 580 W. College Ave. - Marquette, MI 49855