Prior to leaving the pre admission clinic you should be given an anticipated discharge date.

Your recovery at home

Your doctor will tell you how long you can expect to stay in hospital. This will assist you in organising your discharge arrangements.

Prior to your admission and while you are in hospital you should make sure that you are clear about:

• What to expect during your recovery
• How long you can expect your recovery to take
• How to care for yourself
• What ways (if any) your normal activities may be limited and what help you may need.

Things to think about

• Identify which family and friends will be able to help you through your convalescence at home.
• Nursing and allied health staff are available to advise you and your helpers of the type of care you need.

For the few people who need extra support, there is a wide range of local community services that can provide assistance for people in their own homes.

Some of these services include:

• Nursing care
• Meals on wheels
• Home help
• Support groups
• Welfare agencies

Community support services vary depending upon locality and are usually, but not always, provided free of charge.

The Day of Discharge

In order to admit new patients each day, the Hospital discharge time is 10 AM.  Your family/friends can pick you up from the Transit Lounge.

Prior to leaving the Hospital you should have:

• Discharge medication (if required)
• A follow up appointment with your doctor (if required)

Staff at the Hospital endeavour to make your stay as comfortable as possible, and any feedback you have is welcomed.