For an overnight or longer stay

If you are coming to hospital for an overnight or longer stay, bring these items with you, where relevant:

• Current medicines and a list of medications that you've taken in the past month
• Any X-rays, ultrasounds or reports
• Referral letters
• Medicare card, private health insurance details, pension card, Department of Veterans’ Affairs card, TAC and WorkCover claim numbers including employer details
• Pharmaceutical entitlement number
• Two telephone numbers of a friend or relative
• A labelled overnight bag in which to store your clothes
• Name, address and telephone number of your local doctor
• Cotton nightie or pyjamas and personal toiletry items
• If you have appointed a Medical Treatment Decision Maker, made an Enduring Power of Attorney (Medical Treatment) or have any other advance care planning documentation, bring it with you so a copy can be placed in your medical record

Find out more about staying in hospital.

For a day procedure

If you are coming to hospital for a day procedure, bring:

• A responsible adult carer to stay with you to hear instructions, help you and take you home
• Comfortable day clothes, such as a tracksuit 

For a clinic appointment

If you are coming to hospital for a clinic appointment, bring:

• Your appointment letter
• Any special items listed on your letter
• TAC or Workcover claim number (if relevant)

For an overnight (or longer) rehabilitation stay

If you are coming to hospital for an overnight (or longer) rehabilitation stay, bring:

• Comfortable day clothes, such as a tracksuit, loose fitting pants and t-shirt
• Well-fitting, closed-toe styled shoes with firm grip soles. Do not wear slip-on shoes or slippers
• Personal hygiene items, such as shampoo, shaving cream, shaver, toothpaste and deodorant

For dialysis

If you are coming to hospital for dialysis, you should wear:

• Comfortable day clothes
• Warm socks and a sweatshirt or a jumper, in case you get cold during your treatment
• If you have a graft or fistula in your arm, make sure your sleeves are loose enough to roll up
• If you have a catheter in your chest, wear a shirt that opens in the front

You can also bring something to do, like a book, magazine or an iPad/tablet with headphones.