What to bring for hospital admission
Hospital preparation involves more than test results: patients should bring their admission documents, personal items and regular medications. Requirements differ for adults, children and accompanying caregivers. According to the source, planned admission registration is completed by 1:00 p.m.
Documents and personal items
- Admission referral through the Hospitalisation Bureau portal
- Ophthalmologist’s medical report and examination results
- Identification document; the day-hospital checklist specifies a copy
- Change of clothing and footwear (gown, pyjamas, slippers)
- Toiletries, towel, cup and spoon
- Plastic bags for personal items; warm gown or pyjamas in cold weather
- Regular medicines; if diabetic, glucose meter, test strips and prescribed insulin
- Remove nail varnish and jewellery where required by the relevant admission pathway
Scheduled admission registration is before 13:00. Surgical admission days for children and adolescents are Monday–Thursday.
Other preparation guides
Tests and examinations before hospital admission →Pre-admission tests for adult inpatients →Pre-admission tests for children under 15 →Pre-admission tests for adolescents aged 15–17 →Tests for day-hospital admission →Tests before ophthalmic laser procedures →Tests before intravitreal injections →Tests for admission to the paid inpatient department →Tests for the Ambulatory Surgery Centre →