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| Surgery Patients Frequently asked questions (FAQ's) |
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Q: DO I NEED TO FAST FOR MY PREOPERATIVE BLOOD WORK?
A: No, not unless your doctor specifically tells you to fast.
Q: HOW LONG WILL THE PRE-ADMISSION TESTING VISIT TAKE?
A: Once you are in an exam room, plan on being involved with your care for 60 to 90 minutes.
Q: WHAT WILL I DO WHILE I AM WAITING TO BE SEEN?
A: For some patients we will ask you to fill out a history and physical form. The waiting room is equipped with a television and there are several magazines to read.
Q: WILL SOMEONE CALL ME BEFORE MY VISIT?
A: You may receive a telephone call from the Hillsboro Area Hospital Business Office the evening before your visit to obtain insurance information. PLEASE NOTE: This is not the same information that you may be asked to fill out in the Pre-Admission Testing Department.
Q: DO I NEED TO BRING ANYTHING WITH ME?
A: Bring all of your medications with you and your health care proxy if you have one.
Q: HOW DOES HILLSBORO AREA HOSPITAL ENSURE MY Privacy and Confidentiality?
A: Patient information is confidential. Consistent with Federal and Illinois State regulation, all patients have the right to confidentiality of information and records regarding their care. Hillsboro Area Hospital medical staff and hospital staff have the responsibility to keep patient information and records confidential, secure, and free from unauthorized access. This applies to patient information in the paper medical record, electronic medical record and verbal communications regarding the patient.
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