- 250 beds 
- Entire floor dedicated to Cardiac centre of excellence.
- 24hr Emergency unit
- Short stay unit

 - Maternity suite
- Paediatric ward

- 7 theatres

- Clinical pharmacy for in patients and outpatients

- State of the art radiology and pathology services

- Physiotherapy services

- 34 consulting rooms for specialists

- 420 secured parking bays on level land

 
   
 
Documents required for admission

In order to quickly process your admission and get you settled in without delays, the following documents are vital for your admission.
 
 
•   Proof of identity of the patient
•   Proof of identity of the principal member of the medical
     aid scheme if he/she is not the patient
•   Your medical aid membership card
•   Pre-authorisation number from your medical aid
•   All X-rays, scans, blood tests or other test results which
     preceded admission.
•   A signed consent form from your admitting doctor

Packing Checklist

þ   Pyjamas or nightie
þ    Dressing gown
þ    Clothing to change into for discharge
þ    Toothbrush and toothpaste
þ    Toiletries such as soap, shampoo, conditioner, hairbrush,
       moisturiser
þ    Reading material
þ    Chronic medications in original packaging
 

 
  Preparation for Surgery

• Do not eat or drink anything (including water) for at least six hours prior to your scheduled surgery. If you
   are required to be nil per mouth prior to your procedure, please discuss taking your regular medication
   with your doctor. When taking your regular medication, try to swallow dry or with as little water as
   possible.

• Please bring all current medication with you to hospital, preferably in its original packaging.

• Do not wear jewellery, make-up or nail varnish on the day of your surgery.

• For day patients, please ensure that you have someone to take you home after your procedure. Driving a
   vehicle following anaesthesia or sedation is not recommended.
 
 
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