• Clients receive medical day treatments such as blood transfusions and other medical infusions/medication therapy or venesections to treat chronic medical conditions.
• Treatments will only be given within the hours of operation. Clients needing treatments and care for more than 6-8 hours will not qualify for medical day unit admission.
• Patients must be ambulatory and of stable condition suitable to receive treatment in a day unit setting.
• Clients who are unwell with an acute condition may need further assessment and referral to Emergency Department.

Referrals are accepted from GP VMO or medical practices with admitting rights to ERH.

Referrals from non-VMO medical practitioners will be reviewed by ERH Admitting Physician for acceptance as clinically indicated

Send completed referrals forms:

Blood Component and Product Form MR/218 for Blood Components, IVIG/Product and written patient consent.

Medical Day Infusion referrals and venesections use Medical Same day Admission Request for Admission MR/060

Referrals to be faxed to Cancer and Wellness Centre on 03 5485 5239.

There is no charge to public clients.

Clients may elect to use their private health insurance – please enquire for further information on our “no gaps” policy.