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make the decisions in advance yourself. Without
this document someone will be appointed, in
accordance with Georgia law, to act on your behalf.
If you have an Advance Directive, please provide the
hospital with a copy of this document which will
then be placed on your chart.
Consent Forms
You may be asked to sign consent forms for certain
types of treatment, tests and/or procedures
which should have been explained to you by your
physician. If you do not understand the procedure
or test you are asked to consent to, tell your nurse,
and your doctor will be notified. It is important
for you to understand the risks, benefits, and
alternatives available to you for the services you
will receive.
Food and Nutrition Department
The Food and Nutrition Department of Evans
Memorial strives to provide excellent service in
accommodating patients with nutritious and
appetizing meals. Food plays a vital role in the
recovery of a patient; therefore, your physician
has ordered the diet best suited to your needs
and your physical condition. On occasion, x-rays,
laboratory tests, or procedures may require that
your meals be delayed or altered. If there are
changes in your diet from time to time, please
understand it is in keeping with your physician’s
instruction.
Dining Room
The Hospital Dining Room is open to visitors for
breakfast and lunch. The Hospital Dining Room
is prepared to serve excellent hot meals as well
as special diet plates upon request. Breakfast is
served Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m.
until 9:15 a.m. Lunch is served Monday through
Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. and
Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Nutrition Services
Our Nutrition Services Department provides
individual outpatient medical nutrition therapy
for patients of all ages. Registered Dieticians offer
diet counseling for disease management and
prevention. Nutritional counseling is provided
at the hospital by appointment only. A physician
referral is required. Fees vary depending on the
level of service. For more information, please
ask your doctor to call 912-739-5155 to make an
appointment.