Overview
The health assessment conducted in this clinic ensures that all patients are well enough to have their surgery at Werribee Mercy Hospital. An anaesthetist and nurse will discuss your operation and general health. If any further tests are needed, they will be arranged during your appointment. Any questions you may have can be answered at this appointment.
Getting here
Find us at:
Werribee Mercy Hospital
296 Princes Highway
Werribee Victoria 3030
For more information on getting here, visit Outpatient Clinics or find out more about Werribee Mercy Hospital.
Opening hours
The Pre-admission Clinic runs:
- once a month on Monday, 1:30–4:30pm
- once a month on Wednesday, 1:30–4:30pm
- once a month on Friday, 8:30am–12pm
The Pre-admission Clinic for patients attending antenatal clinics runs:
- once a month on Wednesday, 1:30–4:30pm
Your appointment
What to do before
Information about your outpatient clinic appointment is included in the Outpatient access page along with details on how to find us.
What to bring
Please bring with you:
- a list of all medications you are currently taking (prescription and over-the-counter)
- your appointment letter
- your Medicare Card
- any concession cards
- any X-rays, ultrasounds or other test results.
More information
Team Composition
Throughout your experience in the Pre-admission Clinic, you may be supported by:
- an anaesthetist
- a nurse
- a physiotherapist
- occupational health therapist
What questions should you ask
A nurse will discuss your current health, proposed operation and recovery instructions.
An anaesthetist will discuss your current health, the type of anaesthetic you may have during surgery and your recovery.
For health professionals
Pre-admission Clinic (PAC) accepts internal referrals only.
Contacts
In case of emergency, call 000
Outpatient Clinics - Medical/Surgical
- Phone numbers:
Outpatient Clinics - Medical/Surgical
03 8754 6700 - Phone number: 03 8754 6710
- Website: Outpatient access
- About:
Call this number for:
· Appointment questions
· Referral questions
· You want to speak to a nurse about why you are coming to see the specialist
· You want to change your appointment
· You want to tell us you no longer need your appointment
Outpatient Clinics - Antenatal
- Phone numbers:
Outpatient Clinics - Antenatal
03 8754 3390 - Phone number: 03 8754 6710
- Website: Antenatal clinics
- About:
Call this number for:
· Appointment questions
· Referral questions
· You want to speak to a midwife about your appointment
· You want to change your appointment
· You want to tell us you no longer need your appointment
DO NOT call this number if you are worried about your baby, have pain or are bleeding. Call Maternity services also listed on this page.
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