Patient undertaking physiotherapy rehabilitation

Staying in hospital

What you need to know about your upcoming hospital visit, including what to bring, what to tell us and in-hospital services like Wi-Fi and meals.

Clinical staff inside an operating theatre

Having an operation

How you can prepare for your operation, what to expect and how wait lists work.

Nurse holding a patient's hand

Your rights as a patient

How to raise concerns about a patient’s health, share your feedback and learn about the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights.

Nurse talking to a patient in hospital

Making decisions about care

Information about informed consent, what might happen if you have impaired capacity and who can make decisions for you.

Patient being discharged from hospital

Leaving hospital

What happens when you’re ready to go home and when you need care after you leave hospital.