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Patient FAQs
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You should bring the following items with you when you are admitted to hospital. Your doctor will let you know if you need to bring any other items.
- Your Medicare card and concession cards such as the Safety Net Card and Department of Veterans’ Affairs Card
- Your health fund details
- Name and address of your general practitioner
- Emergency contact details of your next of kin
- Any x-rays or scans related to your condition
- Any current medications you are taking, including natural remedies and supplements
- A list of allergies to food, medications, latex, dyes and dressings
- Details of your employer and the date, time and place of accident if your surgery or procedure is covered by Workers’ Compensation or the Motor Vehicle Injury Trust
- Pyjamas or nightgowns, dressing gown and slippers (non-slip sole)
- Personal toiletries
- A small amount of money for items such as newspapers and magazines
- Bring your personal items in a small bag (hand luggage) that can fit into limited storage space provided in patient rooms.
Please do not bring jewellery, valuables or excess cash to hospital. While care is taken with your personal belongings, facilities for safekeeping are limited and we cannot take responsibility for any loss or damage.
Yes we offer interpreter and translator services. Please speak to our caregivers during your pre-admission appointment regarding your requirements.
Yes, you can access the hospital WiFi if you are a patient or visitor.
To access the hospital WiFi:
- Connect to the ‘Guest’ wireless network
- Enter your details and accept the terms and conditions
- Click the ‘hotspot’ login.
Our accounts department is ready to answer any questions you may have about your bill:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 1300 556 089
Fax: (08) 9261 3498
Before you come to hospital, we recommend you speak to your private health insurance to confirm your eligibility, level of cover and liability for any excesses, co-payments or other out-of-pocket expenses.
It is important to know some services and costs may not be covered by your health insurance, especially if your treatment involves allied health care, such as physiotherapy and pharmacy.
If you do not have health insurance, you will be required to pay the estimated costs of your hospital bed fees, operating theatre fees and prosthetic fees (if applicable) at the time of admission.
After you are discharged, you may also receive additional accounts which you will need to pay direct, including:
- specialist physician
- pharmacy
- physiotherapy, occupational therapy and dietary services (please check with your health fund if they provide a rebate)
- radiology and pathology
- hire of aids
- clinical care provided at home.
Once you have received your hospital invoice, you can request to pay your hospital charges in instalments. Please speak to our accounts department to arrange payment.
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 1300 556 089
Fax: (08) 9261 3498
Please call our hospital admissions to discuss your options if you can’t afford to pay your health insurance excess or the hospital estimated charges upfront.
We manage all personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Commonwealth) and all relevant State legislation.
If you wish to access your personal information, contact the privacy officer or health information manager at the relevant hospital or service. We do not charge an application fee, but you may be charged administration, photocopying or counter fees.
An admission form outlines important information about you and your surgery and helps us prepare for your admission to hospital.
It also includes your consent to your procedure or surgery and must be signed by you or your guardian.
Forms need to be completed before you come to hospital.
If you cannot return the form within 24 hours, please contact us.
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