What to bring

We recommend that you label all your personal items with your full name. Most patients are admitted on the day of planned surgery and are advised to bring:

Personal items:

Comfortable nightwear, robe and slippers
Toiletries
Physical aids (glasses, hearing, walking)
Sleeping apparatus (eg. CPAP machine)
Something to read or watch

Medical items:

All current medication in original pharmacy containers
Current prescriptions
Relevant X-rays and/or scans
An up-to-date list of your current medications given to you by your doctor’s office, authorised by your general practitioner or pharmacist
Doctors’ letters

Insurance information:

Private Health insurance details
Medicare card
DVA card for Veterans
Ambulance cover details
Pensioners Concession card
Pharmaceutical Safety Net card
Letter of authorisation for treatment from WorkCover or TAC

VALUABLES

Do not bring any valuables (such as jewellery or large amounts of cash) with you. Whilst the hospital maintains security, we cannot be held liable or responsible for any lost or stolen items.