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.

Start here: before surgery
Most asked:When do I stop eating and drinking?Which medicines do I stop?What will it cost?

Your journey

Step by step, in the right order

1

Before surgery

Fasting times, which medicines to pause, and what to bring on the day.

Read the guidance → Person resting on a bench under a tree by the Swan River
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2

Day of surgery

What happens when you arrive, meeting Dr Halvey, and going off to sleep.

Read the guidance → Bridge over the Swan River at dawn
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3

After surgery

Your pain relief plan, common side effects, and when to call.

Read the guidance → Birds at the edge of the Swan River

Medicine timing planner

Enter your surgery time and get exact stop times for food, drink and each of your medicines.

Open the planner

Pain relief planner

If Dr Halvey has given you a pain relief plan for your operation, you can view it online.

Find your plan

Find your procedure

Specific guides for common operations, with what to expect from your anaesthetic for each.

All procedures →

Dr Ed Halvey

Dr Ed Halvey, Specialist 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.

About Dr Halvey →

Fees

A written estimate before surgery, with any gap explained up front.

How billing works →