Aim: To compare the effectiveness of preadmission telephone screening 
versus clinic assessment for preparedness of patients undergoing 
endoscopy during day surgery procedure.
Method: Data was collected from participants by completion of an 
explicit questionnaire.
Results: Forty-nine patients participated. No differences were observed 
in preparedness for surgery in patients who are assessed by telephone 
screening or clinic assessment in the pre-operative period.
Conclusion: In general telephone screening and clinic assessment of 
patients ensured preparedness for surgery. Future research might 
demonstrate a difference with a larger study.