How To Refer A Patient To The Hospital

Your existing hospital or family Doctor can arrange admission to the hospital. If you have questions regarding private hospital costs, please contact the hospital for a detailed breakdown.

If you wish to admit a patient to McLaren Vale Hospital please contact the Director of Nursing +61 8 83236600. We will work with you to ensure your requirements are met.

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What To Bring

Your stay at the hospital should be as comfortable as possible, therefore we recommend the following on what to and not to bring.

What to bring

• Letters from your doctor.
• Health Insurance Membership Card.
• WorkCover, Pension or Veteren Affairs Cards [if applicable].
• Medicare Card.
• Pharmaceutical Entitlement Card.
• Your current medication(s).
• Current X-rays as they relate to your admission.
• Mobility aids and hearing aids.
• Night wear, dressing gown, slippers.
• Personal Toiletries [toothpaste, toothbrush, comb and soap].

What NOT to bring

• Talcum powder – creates a slip hazard.
• Large amounts of money, credit cards, mobile phones or jewellery. The hospital cannot accept responsibility for lost items.