What is pre assessment ?

Pre assesment is to check your health before your operation. This will be at a
pre-assessment clinic (or pre-admission clinic), when you meet
your anaesthetist, by a questionnaire, or on the ward.
The questions may be about:
● your general health and fitness
● any serious illnesses you have had
● any problems with previous anaesthetics
● whether you know of any family members who have had
problems with anaesthetics
● any pains in your chest
● any shortness of breath
● any heartburn
● any pains you have which would make lying in one
position uncomfortable
● any medicines you are taking, including herbal remedies
and supplements you may have been prescribed or may
have bought
● any allergies you have
● any loose teeth, caps, crowns or bridges
● whether you smoke
● whether you drink alcohol.
This is a good time to ask questions and talk
about any worries you may have.
A sample of blood may be necessary if you need
more tests.