Surgical Information

 

General instructions for hospital inpatient and outpatient surgery are below:

• Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before surgery. Do not eat or drink anything the day of surgery.
• If you take any medication to thin your blood (including aspirin or any drugs which contain aspirin), please notify your doctor or his nurse.
• If you are on any diabetic medications, you need to notify your doctor or his nurse so they can give you special instructions if necessary.
• Please make sure that the doctor or nurse is aware of any dietary supplements you are taking.
• You must have someone drive you home following the procedure. The hospital will not let you leave if you do not have a driver.
• Please leave all jewelry and valuables at home.

Keeping your medical records current helps your healthcare team respond quickly and accurately to your needs. When providers can review past treatments and test results, they spend less time searching for information. This allows more time for meaningful discussion during your visit. It also helps ensure care decisions align with your medical history.

Medical release forms also support proactive care. Providers can identify trends, risk factors, or changes in your condition sooner. Early insight often leads to earlier intervention. That can improve outcomes and reduce complications. Accurate records also help providers monitor long-term conditions more effectively.

Patients who manage chronic conditions benefit greatly from complete medical records. Consistent access to past labs, imaging, and treatment plans supports continuity. It also reduces confusion when care involves multiple specialists. Release forms help ensure everyone works from the same information.

Life changes often create the need for updated records. You may move to a new provider. You may change insurance plans. You may seek a second opinion. Medical release forms make these transitions smoother. They reduce delays and help prevent gaps in care.

Clear documentation also supports administrative needs. Insurance claims often rely on medical records. Disability forms may require detailed history. Employment or school documentation may depend on accurate records. Completing release forms helps ensure records reach the right place on time.

Patients maintain control throughout this process. You choose what information to release. You decide where records go. You can limit the scope or duration of authorization. This control helps protect your privacy while supporting necessary care coordination.

We encourage patients to review submitted forms for accuracy. Small errors can slow processing. Misspelled names or missing dates cause delays. Verifying details before submission saves time. It also reduces the need for follow-up requests.

If your records request changes after submission, notify the office promptly. Updates help staff adjust requests efficiently. Clear communication keeps the process moving forward. It also helps avoid unnecessary duplication.

Submitting medical release forms reflects an active role in your healthcare. You help your providers work more effectively. You support better communication. You help create a clearer care plan.

Healthcare works best when information flows smoothly. Medical release forms make that possible. They serve as a simple but powerful tool. With accurate records, providers can focus on care rather than paperwork.

We appreciate your cooperation and attention to detail. Completing these forms supports safe, coordinated, and timely care. It also helps ensure your healthcare experience remains efficient and well informed.