Whether you're staying overnight or just a day patient, you will need to bring:

• your appointment letter or prescription book
• Medicare card
• concession cards such as Healthcare card or Veterans Affairs card
• test results
• X-rays
• any medications or tablets you are currently using
• something to do while you wait such as a book, magazine, knitting, etc.

What to bring for day surgery

If you are coming to hospital for day surgery, please also bring:

• as few personal belongings as possible that will be placed in a small locker before your procedure and can be collected before discharge
• reading glasses
• any medication used daily.

What to bring for an overnight or longer stay

If you are staying overnight, please also bring:

• any medicine or tablets you are currently using
• night wear and dressing gown
• appropriate footwear
• toiletries—toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, comb, soap and feminine products
• personal shaving gear
• handkerchiefs or tissues
• a big bag enough to fit all your belongings in (including the clothes and footwear you will be wearing on the day).