St Vincents & Mercy Private

What you should bring

When admitted to our hospital, you should wear comfortable, loose clothing. If you are an overnight patient, you will need:

• sleepwear and dressing gown,
• slippers and toiletries,
• a comfortable change of clothes.

Remember to clearly label all your belongings.

Patients will also need the following medical necessities:

• means of payment for out-of-pocket expenses,
• relevant x-rays,
• referral letter(s) from your doctor,
• health insurance details of hospital cover,
• pharmaceutical record form and / pharmaceutical (pension) entitlement card,
• full/part pension card,
• current medications in the chemist's original, labelled containers, together with repeat prescriptions,
• Veteran Affairs card,
• Medicare card.

What not to bring

There are some items that you should not bring:

• large sums of money,
• jewellery,
• items of sentimental value that cannot be replaced,
• mobile telephones,
• large suitcases or luggage

Please note that St Vincents & Mercy Private Hospital is not liable for any personal property that is lost or stolen during your stay.

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