Dialysis

What to bring

Every time you come

Every time you come in for a test, day procedure, surgery or treatment, you should bring:

• Medicare card
• Health Care card (if you have one)
• Concession card (if you have one)
• Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
• Medications you are currently taking, including any that you have bought without a prescription
• X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results you have which are related to your procedure
• Private health insurance card (if you want to use it)
• Aids (glasses, hearing aid, walking frame)

For a clinic appointment

If you come for a clinic appointment, you should also bring:

• Your appointment letter
• Any special items listed on your letter
• Your appointment book (if relevant)
• TAC or WorkCover claim number

For dialysis

If you are coming in for dialysis:

• Wear something comfortable
• You may feel cold during the treatment, so bring warm socks, a sweatshirt or jumper
• If you have a graft or fistula in your arm, make sure your sleeves are loose enough to roll up
• If you have a catheter in your chest, be sure to wear a shirt that opens in the front
• Bring something to do, such as a book, magazine or iPad/tablet with headphones

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