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A hospital stay can be planned or unexpected. Learn about the hospital journey from admission to discharge.

You may be able to receive hospital care in the comfort of home, making your treatment easier and helping you to recover faster.

Older people have a higher risk of falls and injuries from falls, and this especially true during a hospital stay.

Treatment as a public patient in Victorian public hospitals is free to all Australian citizens and most permanent residents of Australia.

Maintaining and tracking healthcare

During convalescence, it may be beneficial to set goals for each day which will aid in your recovery.

You have rights when seeking medical care, including a right to comment on your care, and to have your concerns addressed.

Improving your lifestyle can relieve the symptoms of illness or injury and improve recovery.

Going to hospital can be frightening for a child. Preparing a child for hospital with the right level of information at the right time will help ease their anxiety.

This checklist provides a list of things to think about regarding health decisions in hospital.