Category 4

Read the description box for Category 4 - Elective.

Question: Can you think of any surgical cases where Category 4 - Elective surgical intervention may be required?

Answer

Category 4 - Elective means:

Intervention planned or booked in advance of routine admission to hospital.

Encompasses all conditions not classified as immediate, urgent or expedited.

Timing to suit patient, hospital and staff.

Read the description box for Category 4 - Elective.

Question: Can you think of any surgical cases where Category 4 - Elective surgical intervention may be required?

Answer: Examples of Category 4 cases include:

  • Non-obstructed/ non-incarcerated hernia repair
  • Circumcision for non-clinical reasons

Category 4 - Elective means:

Intervention planned or booked in advance of routine admission to hospital.

Encompasses all conditions not classified as immediate, urgent or expedited.

Timing to suit patient, hospital and staff.