Pre-Surgical Clearances
A Clearer Path to Your Upcoming Procedure
Pre-surgical clearance helps identify health concerns that may affect a planned procedure. TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track provides evaluations and selected testing based on the requirements from your surgeon, facility, or medical team.
What a Clearance Visit May Include
Your clearance is tailored to your health history and the instructions supplied by the surgical team. Bring all forms and testing requirements so the provider can address the correct scope.
Documentation for Surgical Planning
The goal is to provide clinically relevant findings and completed documentation for the requesting medical team. Additional evaluation may be recommended if concerns arise during the visit.
A Focused Pre-Operative Review
The provider looks at the information most relevant to your planned procedure and current health.
Built Around the Surgical Team’s Requirements
The most efficient visit starts with complete information from the requesting provider.
Clearance Forms
Bring the forms supplied by your surgeon or procedure facility so the evaluation addresses the requested items.
Testing Review
The provider reviews ordered tests and considers the findings alongside your examination and history.
Issue Identification
If a health concern requires attention, you receive guidance about appropriate follow-up before surgery.
Records and Results
Relevant documentation and results can support communication with the requesting surgical team.
Make Your Clearance Visit More Efficient
Bring Procedure Details
Have the surgery date, procedure information, surgeon details, and facility instructions available.
Bring Medication Information
A current medication and allergy list helps the provider complete a more useful review.
Complete Requested Tests
Arrive prepared for any laboratory or diagnostic services listed by the surgical team.
Plan for Follow-Up
If additional care is needed, the provider explains the next step and timing considerations.
How Pre-Surgical Clearance Works
Gather Your Forms
Collect the surgeon’s clearance request, procedure details, medication list, allergy information, and identification.
Complete the Evaluation
A qualified provider reviews your history and performs the examination needed for the clearance.
Finish Ordered Testing
Complete labs, an EKG, or other requested services during the visit when available and appropriate.
Receive Next-Step Guidance
Review documentation, results, and any follow-up recommendations for the surgical team.
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