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Your specialist or family doctor can arrange admission to Stirling Hospital. They will give you an Admission Form which you need to complete and return to the hospital at least three working days ahead of your admission date.
Your doctor will let you know what time to arrive, will answer any questions you may have about your procedure and will discuss your current medication and medical history.
| Pre-Admission Clinic [Click Here] | What to bring into Hospital [Click Here] |
| Day Surgery [Click Here] | What NOT to bring into Hospital [Click Here] |
Pre-Admission Clinic
The Pre-Admission Clinic is conducted for all major surgical procedures by our specially trained staff. Discharge planning commences at time of pre-admission so that you are aware and prepared for a smooth and efficient discharge from hospital.
Admissions are arranged through your Specialist or General Practitioner. If you are having elective joint replacement or other major surgery,we offer and encourage free attendance at our Pre-Admission Clinic at least one week prior to your scheduled surgery. You may make a booking or enquiry by phoning
(08) 8339 0200.
Stirling Hospital
What to bring into Hospital
- Letters from your doctor
- Health Insurance Membership Card
- Work Cover, Pension or Veteran 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 [tooth paste, tooth brush, comb and soap]
- Child's favorite toy [if applicable]
If staying overnight :-
- Please wear loose clothing and low-heeled shoes - for post-operative comfort.
If in day surgery:-
If you have any questions about what to bring or not to bring, please contact our friendly staff prior to your scheduled admission date.
Stirling Hospital
Day Surgery
On the day, you will be greeted by nursing staff, admitted, interviewed by your anaesthetist and, in turn, taken into the procedure suite.
It is most likely that you will be discharged approximately four hours after the procedure. Please note that due to the anaesthesia, you will NOT be allowed to drive home, so please arrange an adult escort to pick-you up.
Please do not bring unnecessary valuables - although there is a locker in which to keep your clothing and so on.
Stirling Hospital
What NOT to bring into Hospital
- Talcum powder [creates a slip hazard for patients and staff]
- Large amounts of money, credit cards, mobile phones or jewellery. The hospital cannot accept responsibility for lost items
If you have any questions about what to bring or not to bring, please contact our friendly staff prior to your scheduled admission date.
Stirling Hospital