What to Pack for Hospital

  • Identification
  • Private Health Insurance Card etc
  • Admission Documents
  • Method of payment for out-of-pocket expenses
  • Small amount of cash (for newspapers/TV hire etc)
  • List of current doctors with phone numbers
  • Regular medications in original packaging
  • Current X-rays/scans/pathology results
  • Comfortable pajamas/nightgown
  • Dressing gown
  • Socks and Slippers
  • Underwear
  • Hard lollies
  • Phone & Charger
  • Journal/Address book/Diary/Clock/Torch/Word Puzzles/Music/earphones/TV
  • Books/magazines
  • Physical aides including Spectacles/lens cleaner & cloth
  • Pen/pencil/paper/stamps/envelopes
  • Plastic bags for laundry
  • Vase for flowers
  • Your own pillow

Toiletries:

  • Brush/comb
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste & disposable dental flossers
  • Mouthwash (travel size Listerine)
  • Cologne
  • Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
  • Shampoo and Conditioner
  • Shower cap
  • Soap
  • Manicure items
  • Hand cream
  • Makeup kit
  • Make-Up Cleansing Tissues
  • Toner & Moisturiser in small bottles
  • Mirror
  • Tissues

To Go Home

  • Comfortable outfit & slip-on shoes