It is essential that all patients bring the following items to the hospital with them:
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All entitlement cards e.g. Medicare / Safety Net / Veterans’ Affairs and Health Fund cards
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Any paperwork not already forwarded to the Hospital
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Relevant x-rays, scans or films
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Current medication (in their original containers) and prescriptions, including repeat forms
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Payment for estimate of gap between fund benefits and hospital fees, or total estimated costs of hospitalisation if you have no health insurance
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Reading material and/or something else to do, and
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A hard case for your glasses
If you are staying overnight, please remember to also bring (in a small overnight bag):
- Sleepwear, dressing gown and slippers
- Personal toiletries
- Small amount of change for newspapers and other small purchases, and
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A watch and/or a battery operated clock.
Do not bring:
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Valuables, including jewellery and large sums of money (unless settling your account in cash on admission).
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Unnecessary clothing
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Large luggage and suitcases (these cannot be accommodated).
