Admission to hospital – Surgery

On arrival, you will need to be registered and admitted.  Our admission team will help you complete your paperwork and check that your details are correct. To avoid your procedure being cancelled, make sure you have followed preparation instructions from your pre-admission appointment.

Depending on your procedure please present to one of the following admissions desks:

Surgical admissions

What to bring

Each time you visit us

• Your Medicare card
• Private health insurance card (if you want to use it)
• Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
• Current medications (prescription, over the counter and herbal medicine, in original packaging)
• Relevant x-rays, scans or any other test results or reports
• Glasses, hearing and mobility aids

For a day procedure

• An adult carer to support you and take you home
• Copy of Advanced Healthcare Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney (if you have one)
• A jacket or cardigan in case you get cold

Staying overnight or longer

• A dressing gown or cardigan, sleepwear or comfortable day clothes
• Slippers and shoes (low heel, closed-in, non-slip, adjustable and firm fitting around the foot)
• Your toiletries and personal items
• Copy of Advanced Healthcare Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney if you have one
• Something to read or do during your stay
• Medical devices required for your care (e.g. CPAP machine)
• Do not bring large amounts of cash or valuables such as jewellery, watches or other items of value to you
• Limit luggage to 1 medium sized bag, phone charger and confirmed discharge/pick up plan