What To Bring - Patients

Please use the following checklist to ensure you remember to bring everything you require to hospital.  We also recommend that all belongings are labelled with your name.

• Health Care Card
• Pensioner Concession Card
• Health Fund Card
• Veteran's Affairs Card
• Pharmaceutical Safety Net Card
• Family Prescription Record Card
• Medicare Card
• Worker's Compensation Claims Agent Details
• Third Party / Accident Details
• All medication currently being taken, in the original packaging
• All medication repeat prescriptions
• All relevant x-rays / scans
• Notes / letters / reports from your doctor
• Night attire / Dressing gown
• Slippers (non slip)
• Toilet requisites including soap etc.
• Reading material
• Spectacles
• Pen and notepaper
• Small amount of cash
• Walking aid if used

Prior to discharge, please ensure you have all your personal belongings, including your medication and x-rays.

What Not To Bring

In the interests of safety, we request that you do not bring the following items with you to hospital:

• Talcum Powder
• Wheat Bags, hot water bottles or heat packs of any kind

If you have any other queries, please do not hesitate to CONTACT US.

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