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Before you arrive at The Alfred
Plan your visit, find out about our different services and what you will need to bring with you.
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Coming to hospital can be a stressful time for patients, families and friends. Knowing as much as possible before you arrive, while you are here and when you leave can help ease the stress.
Plan your visit, find out about our different services and what you will need to bring with you.
Plan your time here, understand how you get involved in your care and your rights & responsibilities.
Work with your healthcare team to plan your discharge and your ongoing care.
Human clinical trials of a world-first peanut allergy treatment will begin in Melbourne next month, with researchers focussing on the molecular parts of the potent nut allergen that are needed to build tolerance, while removing the risk of a severe reaction.
Gastro illnesses are particularly common in the community at this time of the year, so it is important visitors wash their hands – or use the hand gel located around the hospital – before and after visiting.
The Alfred’s highly successful P.A.R.T.Y Program will be extended to 2019 thanks to a funding boost announced this week.
Who would make medical decisions on your behalf if you couldn’t speak for yourself? Would those closest to you know what you would want?