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Patient information

Please bring the documents that help Dr Ramawela review your history, and contact the practice if you are unsure what to prepare.

Before your appointment

  • South African ID or passport
  • Medical aid card, if applicable
  • Referral letter, if applicable
  • Previous medical records
  • Recent blood test results
  • Scans, X-rays or other investigation results
  • Current medication list and dosages
  • Information about previous operations or hospital admissions
  • Details of known allergies
  • Relevant reports from other specialists

During your consultation

  • Discussion of your symptoms
  • Review of your medical history
  • Clinical examination where appropriate
  • Review of previous investigations
  • Recommendation for further investigations where necessary
  • Discussion of possible diagnoses
  • Discussion of treatment options
  • Development of a management plan
  • Follow-up arrangements where required

If surgery is recommended

If surgery is recommended, Dr Ramawela will discuss the proposed treatment with you, including the reason for surgery, proposed procedure, expected benefits, potential risks, available alternatives, preparation requirements, recovery and follow-up.

Endoscopy preparation

If you are scheduled for an endoscopic procedure, you will receive specific preparation instructions. For colonoscopy, bowel preparation instructions are particularly important because the bowel needs to be adequately prepared for examination. Please follow the instructions provided by the practice carefully.