The day before the surgery/treatment

The Surgical Day Hospital will text or phone you the working day before the surgery to tell you the exact time you should report to the hospital reception. If there is any change of telephone number please notify the Day Hospital as soon as possible on + 32 (0)2 555 85 00

Remember to bring certain documents:

  • Your identity card
  • Any certificate attesting to being unfit for work provided by your employer
  • Your insurance documents
  • A document from your employer in case of an accident at work, for example
  • The consent form, duly completed and sign
  • The prescription from the doctor who is referring you if your appointment was prescribed by a doctor external to the Erasmus Hospital. 

Also remember to:

  • Take a shower with neutral soap
  • Brush your teeth correctly
  • Cut your finger and toe nails
  • Remove any jewellery, piercings, make-up, nail varnish and false nails in resin, contact lenses, etc.
  • Have a 1 euro coin for the cloakroom
  • Bring your personal effects