On the Day of the Procedure

Travelling to your appointment

Public transport and parking information for the Queen's Medical Centre and Treatment Centre can on the Getting Here page in the main navigation.

Please note you may only use public transport or drive yourself if you have not had sedation. If you are having sedation, please ensure you arrange alternative transport home following your procedure. 

Main Reception

Your appointment location will be detailed within your confirmation letter and in your text message correspondence.

When you arrive, check in at reception and take a seat.

Admissions and waiting rooms

Admission/Booking in Room

A nurse will complete some paperwork with you to ensure we have all the correct information needed to complete your procedure and keep you safe. You will talk in private about your procedure and answer any questions you may have before asking you to sign your consent form.

If needed, you will be given a gown to change into.

Sub-Waiting Room

Wait in the endoscopy unit waiting room to be called through for your procedure.

Procedure Room

This is where your procedure will take place.

Please remember

  • Your appointment time is the time you will be admitted to the Endoscopy unit, not the time that you will have your test.
  • There is usually more than one endoscopy list running so other people may be called through before you.
  • We do all that we can to allow the necessary time to do any particular test but sometimes things take longer than expected which may cause delays. We are very grateful for your patience in this circumstance; please be assured every patient gets the time needed to complete their test safely and thoroughly, including you.