Registration

All patients must complete our registration form, which contains the important preadmission health questionnaire. This document becomes the basis for your medical record and includes discharge details.

To register you can choose one of three methods:

1. Complete the paperwork you receive from your doctor’s office, or
2. Online Admissions
3. Contact our call centre.

Ask your doctor’s office about the best way for you to register.

Please make sure that we have this information at least 14 days before you are due to arrive at hospital.

You must complete ALL sections to the best of your ability – ask a relative or carer for help.

The information that you give us will be reviewed by an experienced registered nurse. We may call you to ask you some additional questions, and you may also be asked to come into the preadmission clinic for tests and assessment (e.g. blood pressure, blood tests, et

Prehabilitation for Total Knee and Hip Replacement

As a leader in joint replacement surgery St. Vincent’s Private Hospitals strive to provide our patients with excellent care through their hospital stay. The team consists of highly experienced orthopaedic staff including nursing and allied health who will educate, prepare and support you through your joint replacement journey.

For information, advice and tips on preparing and recovering from your joint replacement surgery, please take some time to read the relevant Booklet below:

• Hip Replacement Booklet
• Knee Replacement Booklet

In preparation for your operation, an online prehab exercise video and virtual physiotherapy information class is also now available (see below). This helps to ensure you are prepared as much as possible and fit for your upcoming surgery. 

“Your prehabilitation is everything you actively do—mentally and physically—leading up to surgery to optimise your health and recovery and reduce the risk of complications.”

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Total Hip Replacement virtual class - Tuesdays 11am  

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We look forward to supporting you in your preparation for your joint surgery, both physically and mentally to ensure a smooth recovery. If you have any questions or are having difficulty connecting to the virtual class, please call:

(03) 9928 6568 to speak with a physiotherapist.

For any other queries, please email: MPH.Physio@svha.org.au