Advance Directive

 

During the admission process, you will be asked if you have an Advance Directive (Living Will and/or Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care). An Advance Directive is your written instruction for the medical treatment you want in the event that you become unable to communicate your wishes. If you have completed such a document, please bring a copy for you medical records.

 

Interpreting Services

 

Language interpreter services for those needing assistance in speaking or understanding English will be provided at no cost to the patient. Please let us know during the pre-admission phone call if you need this service.

 

Disclosure

 

The Southwest Surgical Center, in its goal to provide you with a high quality, personally satisfying experience, has partnered with several physicians. This partnership enables us to maintain the Southwest Surgical Center’s commitment to innovative, quality care. In the interest of providing our patients with all necessary information for informed decision-making this notice is to inform you that your physician may have an investment interest in the Southwest Surgical Center. If you have questions about your surgeon’s involvement in the Southwest Surgical Center, please contact your surgeon.