Pre-Checklist
Preparing for your Procedural Appointment
- If you are using a blood thinner (anticoagulant) medication, you will need to stop taking it at least 48 hours before your appointment. The “hold” period is dependent on the medication you are taking, so your physician will go over this and provide instructions when scheduling your appointment.
- Some procedures, such as epidurals, have a risk of temporary numbness in the legs. If your physician instructs you to come to your appointment with a driver, please arrange for a family member or friend to attend with you. If you do not have a driver at your procedure appointment, we will have to re-schedule your appointment to be safe.
- Wear loose fitting clothes to your procedural appointment, such as gym wear or casual wear.
It is recommended to do the following in preparation for your appointment
Wear loose fitting clothes
Take a shower before the appointment
Arrive 15 minutes early
Common Questions
What do I do if I have a complaint?
As the primary user, you have a right to file a complaint and receive fair resolution. Inform a team member right away and we’ll guide you through our resolution process.
I need help getting to the assessment location
We are happy to assist with any transportation arrangements. Please have your representative contact us when scheduling the assessment, to assist with transportation.
What is a chaperone and do I need one?
It’s mandated for certain specialties that a chaperone should be present during your assessment. We provide chaperones for all our onsite assessments. Let us know ahead of time if you will be requiring a chaperone.
I can’t make it to the appointment. What do I do now?
Make sure to advise your legal representative immediately of cancellation and read your confirmation letter for the cancellation policy as this varies by assessor.