Mt Lawley endoscopy unit admissions

The unit provides a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy.

Preparing for admission

Please complete your online admission forms through My Admission

 Information about preparing for your admission is provided by your specialist doctor. If you have any questions or concerns about the preparation, please call your specialist’s practice.

We strongly recommend that you leave valuables and large amounts of cash at home as we cannot accept responsibility for the security of personal items.

Once you arrive at the hospital, please check in at the main reception (Thirlmere Road).

Returning home

It is important to consider any difficulties that you may face upon your return home from hospital. If you have any concerns regarding your discharge please call the Mt Lawley Endoscopy Unit prior to your admission on 08 9370 9385.

If you are having a procedure which requires sedation, such as gastroscopy and colonoscopy:

• Please arrange for a friend or relative to drive you home and stay with you overnight. You may have your procedure cancelled if you do not have someone arranged to stay with you overnight.
• Do not drive for at least 12 hours after the procedure
• Do not use public transport

Fee information and payment of accounts

You may be required to pay a fee in addition to your health insurance rebate. The amount you pay will depend on the health fund you belong to and your level of cover. Please verify your level of cover with your health fund prior to your admission.

If you do not have private health insurance you will be required to pay the estimated costs of the procedure fee prior to admission. Find out more about how to self-fund your care.

Your doctor’s services

These services of your doctor are covered under the Medicare scheme. However, there may be an additional charge (gap) above the Medicare rebate which you will be required to pay.
The amount you pay will depend on your doctor and anaesthetist, so please check with your specialist prior to your admission.

Pharmacy and pathology accounts

All pharmaceuticals are supplied by a private pharmacy and you will be billed separately for this service (if needed).

Pathology services are partly covered by Medicare. You will receive separate accounts for these services which will be sent to you following your discharge from hospital.

Endoscopy Unit checklist

Before your admission:

• Complete admission forms on My Admission 
• Check your private health insurance cover 
• Check your doctor’s fees
• Arrange transport for discharge
• Arrange someone to stay with you overnight following your procedure

Day of admission:

• Wear comfortable footwear
• Remove all jewellery and leave at home
• Check in at the main hospital reception

Please bring with you:

• Medicare and health care cards
• Blood group card (if you have one)
• Health fund details
• Relevant X-rays / scans
• A list of current medications with dosages (to show the nurse on admission)
• Payment (EFTPOS, major credit cards accepted)

On discharge:

Copy of endoscopy discharge instructions, which may or may not include:

• Follow-up appointment information
• Medications
• Personal belongings
• Transport home (do not drive yourself)
• Someone must stay with you overnight

Read about your rights and responsibilities.