Hospital Admission & Surgical Prep Checklist | Melbourne | Dr Ales Aliashkevich

1. Documents & Administration

Essential paperwork required at the hospital reception desk:

Medicare card, Private Health Insurance card, and photo ID. Signed Informed Financial Consent (surgical quote) documents. Any physical diagnostic scans (MRI, CT, or X-ray CDs/films) in your possession. Pensioner or concession cards if applicable.

2. Medical & Medication Prep

Crucial clinical preparations for your surgical safety:

Bring all current medications in their **original pharmacy packaging** to the hospital. Discontinue blood-thinning medications (Aspirin, Warfarin, Plavix) strictly as directed by Dr Aliashkevich (typically 7-10 days prior). Disclose any active cold, flu, fever, or skin infection to the clinic prior to admission.

3. Personal Packing Checklist

Items to pack in your overnight bag for ward comfort:

Loose, comfortable clothing. **For neck surgeries, bring button-front shirts to avoid pulling clothes over your head.** Flat, supportive slip-resistant shoes or slippers for ward walking. Personal toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush). Mobile phone, long charging cable, and reading glasses. Leave all valuable jewellery, watches, and large amounts of cash at home.

Hospital Admission Checklist

1. Documents & Administration

2. Medical & Medication Prep

3. Personal Packing Checklist