HOSPITAL ADMISSION:
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HOSPITAL PRE-ADMISSION, ADMISSION, STAY AND DISCHARGE FOR LIFE GROENKLOOF HOSPITAL
The practice of Dr Carl Swanepoel will provide you with all the necessary information which are required for the patient’s operation.
The operation, risks involved, alternative treatment will be discussed in person with the patient and his or her family.
An informed consent form is provided which must be completed by the patient or patient’s guardian.
A quotation of the costs of the planned operation will be provided. The Hospital and the Anaesthetist account are separate.
Please direct any administrative questions to Andre or Ro-Anne at the practice of Dr Carl Swanepoel.
Practice Billing policy
Click on the link to find a copy of the Practice
– Practice- Patient Contract and Billing Policy
Life Groenkloof Hospital
Pre-admission ensures you are sufficiently prepared for your hospital visit and saves time on the day of admission. It also means you have one less thing to be concerned about, so that you can focus fully on your health and recovery.
The preadmission process
Once your doctor has decided to admit you to hospital, you can book in at the preadmissions clinic at the reception of the Life Groenkloof Hospital, or download the preadmission form and complete it before taking it to hospital (please do this the same day when your doctor scheduled you for your operation). Pre-admission form (PDF)
This ensures that on the day of your admission, all the relevant documentation has been completed, which means you would not have to wait long before being admitted to your ward.
If you do it on the day of the operation, your operation might be delayed or even cancelled.
Pre-authorisation:
You are required to obtain preauthorisation from your medical aid for all the procedures to be performed in theatre.
Either the patient or the main member must contact the medical aid for an authorisation number.
Private patients will need a quotation from the Life Groenkloof Hospital regarding their admission cost and theatre fees.
This will depend on the type of operation and the estimated duration of the procedure.
Refer to our medical aid checklist to establish what information you need for preauthorisation, and which questions to ask your medical aid.
Patient-information downloads
Pre-admission form (PDF)
Medical aid checklist
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Please download the form, complete the document and submit it to the Life Groenkloof Preadmission Clinic or e mail to lcm.preadmission@lifehealthcare.co.za
or fax to 012 346 0562
If you are a Discovery Health member and you are being admitted to any of the hospitals below, you can make use of the Express Check-In option at the Life Groenkloof Hospital.
How to use Express Check-In
Check in on the Discovery website, after getting your authorisation.
Complete the process at least 24 hours before your admission/procedure date.
When you arrive at the hospital, go to the Express Check-In kiosk.
Anaesthetists
The patient or his/her parents/guardian also needs to complete the anaesthetics form.
Dr. Swanepoel make use of anaesthetists in private practice and they will bill separately from the Hospital and Dr Carl Swanepoel.
Please contact them for a preoperative quotation or the practice of Dr Carl Swanepoel can get it on your behalf.
Dr Dave Viljoen
Email: danvil@icon.co.za.
Tel no: +27 82445 0371
Oberholser group of anaesthetists
Email: narkose@bitcc.co.za
Tel no: +27 12 348 0282/3
Please complete the anaesthetist form before admission and mail it to them before your planned operation.
Anaesthetist pre-operation medical form
Life Groenkloof Hospital, Use George Storrar street entrance and parking area for Hospital admissions.
Contact number: +27 424 3600
Website:
Life Groenkloof Hospital
FORMS TO DOWN LOAD
Practice- Patient Contract and Billing Policy
Pre-Admission Form
Medical Aid Checklist
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HOSPITAL PRE-ADMISSION, ADMISSION, STAY AND DISCHARGE FOR CINTOCARE HOSPITAL
The practice of Dr Carl Swanepoel will provide you with all the necessary information which are required for the patient’s operation.
The operation, risks involved, alternative treatment will be discussed in person with the patient and his or her family.
An informed consent form is provided which must be completed by the patient or patient’s guardian.
A quotation of the costs of the planned operation will be provided. The Hospital and the Anaesthetist account are separate.
Please direct any administrative questions to Andre or Ro-Anne at the practice of Dr Carl Swanepoel.
Practice Billing policy
Click on the link to find a copy of the Practice
– Practice- Patient Contract and Billing Policy
CINTOCARE HOSPITAL
Pre-admission ensures you are sufficiently prepared for your hospital visit and saves time on the day of admission. It also means you have one less thing to be concerned about, so that you can focus fully on your health and recovery.
The pre admission process
Once your doctor has decided to admit you to hospital, you can book in at the preadmissions clinic at the reception of the Cintocare Hospital, or download the preadmission form and complete it before taking it to hospital (please do this the same day when your doctor scheduled you for your operation).
-Cintocare Hospital Pre admission form
This ensures that on the day of your admission, all the relevant documentation has been completed, which means you would not have to wait long before being admitted to your ward.
If you do it on the day of the operation, your operation might be delayed or even cancelled.
Pre-authorisation
You are required to obtain preauthorisation from your medical aid for all the procedures to be performed in theatre.
Either the patient or the main member must contact the medical aid for an authorisation number.
Private patients will need a quotation from the Cintocare Hospital regarding their admission cost and theatre fees.
This will depend on the type of operation and the estimated duration of the procedure.
Patient-information downloads
Please download the form, complete the document, and submit it to the Cintocare Hospital Preadmission Clinic. bookings@cintocare.com
Anaesthetists The patient or his/her parents/guardian also needs to complete the anaesthetics form. Dr. Swanepoel make use of anaesthetists in private practice and they will bill separately from the Hospital and Dr Carl Swanepoel.
Please contact them for a preoperative quotation or the practice of Dr Carl Swanepoel can get it on your behalf.
Dr Dave Viljoen
Email: danvil@icon.co.za.
Tel no: +27 82445 0371
Anaesthetist on Tuesdays.
Oberholser group of anaesthetists
Email: narkose@bitcc.co.za
Tel no: +27 12 348 0282/3
Group of anaesthetists on a Monday afternoon.
Please complete the anaesthetist form before admission and mail it to them before your planned operation.
Anaesthetist pre-operation medical form
Contact number: +27 12 945 3000