Patient information
Having surgery soon?
Everything about your anaesthetic in plain English, written by your anaesthetist. From fasting times to your pain relief plan after surgery, it is all here.
Perth, Western Australia
Patient information
Everything about your anaesthetic in plain English, written by your anaesthetist. From fasting times to your pain relief plan after surgery, it is all here.
Your journey
Three short guides. Read the one that matches where you are, and come back to the next one when you need it.
Fasting times, which medicines to pause, and what to bring on the day.
Read the guidance →
What happens when you arrive, meeting Dr Halvey, and going off to sleep.
Read the guidance →
Your pain relief plan, common side effects, and when to call.
Read the guidance →
Two tools you can use today
Built so you can check the details yourself, at home, without ringing the rooms.
Enter your surgery time and get stop times for food, drink and each of your medicines.
Open the plannerA general guide. Always follow the times your hospital gives you.
If Dr Halvey has given you a pain relief plan for your operation, enter your code to view it online.
Find your planFind your procedure
Specific guides for common operations.
All procedures →Your anaesthetist
Providing anaesthesia for patients undergoing surgery at public and private hospitals in Perth, with a focus on safe, comfortable care and a clear plan at every step.