Forms and Instructions

We would like to ensure that your experience on the day of surgery is a positive one. You can help by preparing in advance. Please be sure to follow the instructions given to you by your surgeon. In addition, please review and fill out the attached documents and bring them with you the day of your appointment. Please select the documents below according to the hospital where you are scheduled to have surgery.

View videos for preparing for surgery at

• Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center(Link opens in new window)
• Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• Orthopaedic and Spine Surgery at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• Preparing for Thoracic Surgery(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)

Health Forms and Patient Guides

• Health Forms / Instructions Prior to Your Surgery(Link opens in new window)
• Preparing for your Colonoscopy Guide (PDF) English(Link downloads document) (Link opens in new window) | Español(Link downloads document) (Link opens in new window)
• About our Units and Floors at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center(Link opens in new window)
• Patient Guide for Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center(Link opens in new window)
• Patient Guide for Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA(Link opens in new window)
• Patient Guide for Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center & Orthopaedic Hospital(Link opens in new window)

Advance Healthcare Directive (AD)

What is an Advance Directive?(Link opens in new window)