Patient Checklist

Patient Checklist for Minor Surgery

In the lead-up to your surgery, follow this simple checklist to help ease your fears or concerns and best prepare you for your visit to Westside Private Hospital.

What to Bring to Hospital

  • Procedure consent forms (if given to you by your doctor)
  • Medicare card
  • Health fund details
  • Relevant x-rays, pathology, cardiology, or other medical reports
  • Eftpos or Credit Card to pay your account
  • Supply the name and contact number of the responsible person collecting you
  • Personal/Next of Kin details

Please Bring (if applicable):

  • Medications to be taken during your hospital stay (eg. insulin, asthma puffer, eye drops)
  • Prescription glasses (disposable contact lenses must be removed before your procedure)
  • Referral Letter
  • Walking aids
  • Hearing aids
  • WorkCover letter
  • Enduring Power of Attorney or Advance Health Directive
  • Pension/DVA cards
  • Benefit details (e.g. Healthcare card or pension card)
  • Information your doctor supplied to you regarding implantable medical devices (e.g. prosthetic and disposables)

Please Do Not

Westside Private Hospital cannot be held liable for the security or loss of personal property or valuables.

Prepare For When you Arrive Home Following Surgery