Hi,
I'm looking to get surgery done privately. I've made an appointment but now realise I won't be really able to tell if I can get time off until a week before surgery.
Do you think cancelling a week before is too small notice?
Cancelling Elective Surgery a Week before. Is That Enough Notice?
follow on 13/02/2021 - 04:59
Last edited 13/02/2021 - 05:48 by 1 other user
Last edited 13/02/2021 - 05:48 by 1 other user
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The machines that go “ping” are better.
Talk to your specialist, worst case scenario you still pay for the surgery and then have to reschedule it and pay again.
I doubt a Healh Insurer would pay for the same Surgery twice either.
Depends on the surgeon and the surgery you’re having but most will have enough business to put someone else in your slot if that’s part of their usual theatre time. Usually they’ll have a relationship with certain hospitals and can cancel theatre time if necessary. But be up front about it with the surgeon and they’ll probably find a way to sort it out. You might annoy them though by being unreliable depending on what surgeon is like, generally their admin or nurse if they have one will be the best person to talk to.
I’m not sure what kind of work you do, self employed or otherwise but it would also be good to not have to cancel your surgery at a weeks notice if it’s something you want/need. Can you have a conversation with your employer to clear your schedule at little longer in advance?
I think if you're having surgery and your work doesn't let you take time off (with lots of notice) they're a terrible employer
If it is health related for sure, and the employer should know in advance too and OP plans the personal leave to attend (assuming OP’s employment includes these).
Unless OP is taking annual leave for non health related surgery, then that might be a bit grey and maybe why OP seems uncertain IMO.
I'd ask on OzB - but what ever you do dont ask the Dr doing the operation…
I'm pretty sure OzB forums can do virtual Elective Surgery or advise the OP how to DIY. lol
I've seen some youtube videos for open heart surgery, nose jobs and boob jobs.
Happy to have a crack.
PM me.
Not that I'm wanting surgery, but do you offer Buy 2, get 1 free… lol
Yes - but only if you bring 2 different patients. If you want both left and right boobs done, there's no discounts.
I think you will have to pay as rescheduling to swap patients with one weeks notice is not allot of time.
One week is pretty short notice.
Why can’t you tell if you can have time off until the week before? Call your boss on Monday and ask for the time off. Your employer can’t really deny you sick leave.
I'm surprised with Covid-19 elective surgery is still a thing.
It is back in full swing. However if you were to say you had covid19 symptoms a few days prior to surgery and needed to take a test maybe they would cancel. Cost free is another thing though.
Yeah, the hospitals are positively overrun with corona patients.
call or go see the surgeons secretary and be honest
usually it will be fine for them to move things
at least then you will know anywayi've had private 'elective' surgery moved around for a bunch of reasons - sometimes it's me, sometimes it's them
i've had private 'elective' sugery where the non-surgeons get bumped to another surgery and swapped around at the last minutehow elective is your 'elective' surgery?
if it is for health problems will you really have a problem at work?will improve qol but can live without it.
Hi,
It depends.
If the Hospital had given you adequate notice of the date and you promptly sought leave to have the Surgery, leave should usually be granted promptly and without issue.
If that granting was delayed or uncertain, it would have been wise to advise the Hospital that your attending could be impacted.
You may incur cancellation costs from the Hospital, Surgeon and/or the Anaesthetist (even if they haven't done "anything").
People have probably already reviewed your file, booked the Theatre and possibly reserved a Room if an overnight stay is required.
I'd suggest you contact them and advise if you can't attend and see if they can reschedule without penalty when you know you are free to attend.
I'm hoping it all goes well and you find a classy hospital with one of those machines that goes beep… lol