Whether attending Epworth Freemasons as a day patient or as an overnight patient, we want your stay with us to be as comfortable as possible.
What to Bring to Hospital
When admitted to Epworth Freemasons overnight patients will need:
- A dressing gown
- Sleepwear
- Slippers
- Toiletries (including soap)
- A comfortable change of clothes
- All prescription medications that you are currently taking and prescriptions if necessary
- GP's contact details (including fax numbers)
- Private health insurance details (if applicable)
- Medicare card
- Pension card (if applicable)
- Pharmacy Entitlement card (if applicable)
- Veteran Affairs card (if applicable)
- Relevant X-rays
- Method of payment for out-of-pocket expenses (if applicable)
- cardio card (if applicable)
- letter of liability (if VWA, TAC or other 3rd party)
It is advised you wear comfortable clothing. Day patients should wear garments that are easy to remove and will not be difficult to put back on after treatment.
What Not to Bring
Patients are strongly advised to refrain from bringing large sums of money or valuable items into the hospital. Epworth Freemasons does not accept responsibility for the loss of/damage to patients' personal belongings.
Mobile Telephones
As mobile telephones can cause serious malfunction in electronic equipment they must not be used in the hospital. Patients are asked to refrain from bringing their mobile telephones into hospital and visitors should ensure their phones are switched off