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NOTE TO FRIENDS
AND FAMILY
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friend or family member must accompany the patient to PSCL and drive
the patient home. As you wait during the surgery or procedure, you'll
enjoy a waiting room that features comfortable lounge chairs. |
| PSCL
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1404
N. Fourth Street
Longview, Texas 75601
(903) 248-9240
(903) 248-9244 FAX |
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Welcome to Physicians' Surgery Center of Longview, a facility
designed and built to provide patients, phisicians, and surgeons the latest
capabilities and amenities in outpatient surgical and procedural care. This
section will answer your questions and provide you with information you
need to make your outpatient procedure go smoothly.
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is my surgery or procedure scheduled? |
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Your
physician or surgeon will work with you to schedule a date and time
for surgery at PSCL. You'll also receive specific instructions about
how to prepare for you surgery. |
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I need a pre-operative physical? |
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Every
patient requires a physical prior to surgery and there are several
options to get this done. PSCL will work with your physician's office
to assess the best option. A physical may be performed by your primary
care physician or by you surgeon, and may take place during a pre-operative
visit to the PSCL or on the day of surgery. If you have any questions,
please contact PSCL's pre-operative nuerse at (903) 248-9240. |
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| What
time will my surgery take place? |
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PSCL
will call you before your surgery to confirm the time of your surgery.
If you have not received a call from us by 3:00 p.m. on the day prior
to your scheduled surgery, please call us at (903) 248-9240. |
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| What
should I do the day or night before surgery? |
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Your
doctor´s office will give you detailed instructions on how to
prepare at home for your surgery. Please follow all
the instructions your surgeron has given to you (including taking
any prescribed or over-the-counter medications). |
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| What
if I need to cancel? |
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Please
notify your doctor's own office and the Physicians' Surgery Center
of Longview at (903) 248-9240as soon as possible. |
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| What
should I brind the day of my surgery? |
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Please
bring all your insurance information and picture ID. Also wear comfortable
clothes and shoes that are easy to take off and put back on. Please
leave all valuables at home. Tell our staff if you are wearing dentures
or other medical device. |
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| Can
my family see me after my procedure? |
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The
PSCL nursing staff will offer family members periodic updates on the
patient's progress and recovery. We suggest just one or two people
visit during recovery. |
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| Will
I be able to drive home after my surgery? |
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No.
Any patient who requieres sedation for a procedure must be driven
home by a responsible adult, over the age of 18. This is a safety
procedure strictly adhered to for your benefit. PSCL staff will determine
when you can go home safety. |
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| What
shoul I do upon my return home? |
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Follow
all of your doctor's instructions for your
recovery at home, such as for meal, drinking liquids, rest, exercise,
bandages and dressings. Also, you may receive a prescription for one
or more medications to take during your recovery.
Should you experience any complications while at home, please
contact your doctor's office. |
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| Will
I need a pre-operative physical? |
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Every
patient requires a physical prior to surgery and there are several
options to get this done. PSCL will work with your physician's office
to assess the best option. A physical may be performed by your primary
care physician or by you surgeon, and may take place during a pre-operative
visit to the PSCL or on the day of surgery. If you have any questions,
please contact PSCL's pre-operative nuerse at (903) 248-9240. |
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| Does
my insurance cover my procedure? |
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The
Physicians' Surgery Center of Longview takes all major insurances,
and many outpatient sugeries and procedures are covered. Our staff
will assist you in verifying what your insurance will cover. Please
call our billing office at (903) 248-9240. Bill From your doctor,
anesthesiologist, and from the various lab services will be billed
separately. |
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| What
about co-pays? |
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According
to some insurance plans, patients are responsible for a nominal co-pay
made directly to the outpatient facility at the time of the surgery.
PSCL accepts cash, check and credit card (MasterCards, VISA, American
Express, Discovery). |
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