"Walking together in kindness" artwork produced for Gold Coast Health by Riki Salam, We are 27 Creative.Before you leave hospital, make sure your nurse or doctor gives you:
You should also make sure:
After you leave hospital, may need to return for an outpatient clinic. If you need more information, contact your hospital and ask to be connected to the clinic on your appointment card or letter.
If you can’t get to an appointment, please tell us in plenty of time so your appointment can be given to someone else.
You have the right to leave the hospital before doctors recommend discharge, unless you have an infectious disease.
If you decide to leave hospital against medical advice, you could be putting your health at risk. We’ll ask you to sign a disclaimer form. You can return to hospital if your condition doesn’t improve.
