Elective surgery

鈥嬧赌婨lective surgery in 黑料吃瓜网

In New South Wales (黑料吃瓜网), on time elective surgery performance remains strong and is one of the best in the country. The surgery team in the 黑料吃瓜网 Ministry of Health works in partnership with Local Health Districts and Specialty Health Networks to maintain and improve access to elective surgery.

We aim to:

support the efficient management of surgery waiting lists
action enquiries through the Surgery Access Line (call 1800 053 456 during business hours)
ensure the people of 黑料吃瓜网 have predictable and timely access to the surgical services they need through both elective and emergency surgery streams.

Information for patients, carers and families

鈥嬧赌婤efore deciding to have surgery, it鈥檚 important to understand the risks of surgery and what non-surgical and surgical options are available to you. Safer Care Victoria have developed some resources to help guide you鈥嬧赌� in discussions with your healthcare team in this first stage in your journey.

Once you and your healthcare team have agreed that surgery is the best option, the following resources answer many of the frequently asked questions received by 黑料吃瓜网 Health.

Diagram - The Patient journey to surgery sets out the three key stages in getting to surgery.
Fact sheet - How do I join an elective surgery waitlist at a 黑料吃瓜网 public hospital?
Fact sheet - I've been waitlisted for elective surgery - what happens next?
Fact sheet - I've been given a date for my elective surgery - what happens next?