Please bring all relevant information including:
Medicare Card
Private Health Insurance details
DVA Card
Pension / Concession card
Safety Net card or Seniors Health card
TAC claim details
Workcover claim details
Other important personal Items that you need to bring include:
All current medicines including herbal medicines
Essential medical equipment , for example CPAP machine
All relevant x-rays and scans
Loose comfortable clothing and sleep wear for hospital
Toiletries – including toothpaste, soap, deodorant, sanitary products etc
Non-slip footwear
Health aids (for example your walking frame, hearing aid)
Please take time to complete the "My Checklist" provided below before coming to hospital as it will ensure you bring all items needed for safe and efficient care during your stay.
My Checklist
Pre Surgery:
I have confirmed my attendance at the Pre Admission Clinic appointment
I have organised someone to take me to hospital
I have organised for someone to pick me up from hospital when I can go home. This must be before 10am
I have arranged for someone to stay with me on the day that I go home from hospital. I have organised a neighbour / family member/ friend to look after my home and collect my mail
I have packed all current medications
I have packed all other important personal items needed during my stay in hospital
Day of Surgery
I have medically prepared for my surgery as advised by the pre admission staff
I have followed all fasting instructions and am fully fasted
I have left all valuables safely with family / friends / home rather than bringing them into hospital
I have packed loose comfortable clothing and sleep wear and non-slip footwear for hospital (maximum 10kg)
I have packed adequate toiletries for my stay in hospital
