Public Patient Admissions

Your surgeon will provide you with a request for admission (RFA) booklet. Upon completion of the booklet you may bring it to the main reception where you will have an interview with our booking officer. Alternatively you may mail these forms to our booking officer. Upon completion of these forms you will be placed on a waiting list and given a provisional admission date unless otherwise stipulated by the surgeon. A staff member will call you to confirm this date, provide you with details of pre-surgical procedures (eg fasting) and to answer any questions you may have about your stay in hospital.

Admission times

Admission times for surgery are between 6:30am and 2:00pm. You will be advised of your admission time by our Patient Services Team. Medical and emergency admissions can be at any time on the advice of the doctor.

Departure times

Discharge times are usually 10:00am and at the discretion of your doctor. Please ensure your carer will be available to escort you home at this time.

Settling your account

All fees (accommodation, operating theatre, pathology and radiology fees) are covered by Medicare. Telephone and television accounts apply to those patients who choose to use those services.

What to bring with you

• All medications currently being taken and relevant X-rays.

• A night gown or pyjamas, dressing gown, slippers, personal toiletries and tissues. Day surgery patients will be provided with a dressing gown.

• A small amount of money for telephone calls, snacks, magazines, etc, a favourite book and if appropriate a favourite toy.

HDHS takes all care but no responsibility for the loss of valuables. Please leave all valuable items and cash at home.