Appointments are needed for only some services. To make, reschedule or cancel an appointment please email us at powmi@health.nsw.gov.au or call us on 9382 0300 and follow the prompts.

X-ray

Hours of Operations: 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday

An appointment is not required

Computed Tomography (CT)

Hours of Operation: 8.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday

An appointment may be required, please send an email to powmi@health.nsw.gov.au, call us on (02) 9382 0300 or fax (02) 9382 0337

Ultrasound

Hours of Operation: 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday

Please note to make an ultrasound appointment, we need a copy of a specialists referral letter. These can be faxed to (02) 9382 0304, emailed to powmi@health.nsw.gov.au or delivered in person. 

Once your referral is received, we will contact you confirming an appointment date and time. You will be contacted 2-3 days before your appointment.  

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Hours of Operation: 7.30am - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday (or 10:00pm on certain evenings). Please contact us for further details.

Please note to make an MRI appointment, we need a copy of a specialists referral letter. These can be faxed to (02) 9382 0304, emailed to powmi@health.nsw.gov.au or delivered in person. 

Once a referral is received, it will be prioritised based on clinical urgency by one of our Doctors and an appointment will be scheduled. A letter will then be sent to you confirming the time and date. An SMS reminder will be sent to you 3 days prior to your appointment.

If you have questions about your appointment

Email us at powmi@health.nsw.gov.au if you need to:

• Request changes to your appointment time or date
• Advise us that you will be unable to attend your appointment
• Ask any other questions about your appointment.

Waiting times depend on why you are having your scan or procedure and what type of scan you are having. Our Radiologists prioritise each request based on clinical urgency and appointment times are allocated accordingly. 

Waiting times for MRI, ultrasound and interventional procedures can be up to several months, however it does depend on how urgent your request is.

This service is covered by Medicare. You will need a referral from a GP or Specialist (depending on the service).

If you are not eligible for Medicare you may be charged an upfront amount. Details will be discussed with you prior to your scan. 

X-ray

X-ray is the most commonly used form of creating an internal image of your body. X-ray images are typically used to examine broken bones, swallowed objects, lungs, blood vessels and breasts.

Computed tomography

Computed Tomography (CT) previously referred to as a CAT scan, combines multiple X-rays taken at different angles to produce detailed, 3-D views of certain parts of the body such as bone and soft tissue, including blood vessels and the heart. CT is also often the preferred method of diagnosing many cancers, such as liver, lung and pancreatic cancers.

Magnetic resonance imaging

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses a powerful magnet and radio waves to create detailed images of organs and tissues. MRI is useful in diagnosing a number of conditions by showing the difference between normal and diseased soft tissues of the body. MRI is often used to evaluate blood vessels, abdominal tissue, spinal injuries and tendon and ligament tears.

Ultrasound

Diagnostic ultrasound, also known as medical sonography or ultrasonography, uses high frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body. Ultrasound technology can also produce audible sounds of blood flow, allowing medical professionals to use both sounds and images to assess your health. Ultrasound is often used to evaluate pregnancy, abnormalities in the heart and blood vessels, organs in the pelvis and abdomen and symptoms of pain, swelling and infection.

Angiography

Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) is a type of X-ray that takes images of arteries, veins and organs of the body. This is also known as an Angiogram. This usually requires an injection of a special ‘dye’ to highlight the blood supply to the legs, brain heart or other organs. DSA can be used to diagnose conditions such as arterial disease, blood vessel malformation, aneurysms in the brain and spinal disc problems. This is also known as an Angiogram. This usually requires an injection of a special ‘dye’ to highlight the blood supply to the legs, brain heart or other organs. In addition, DSA can be used to carry out treatments such as angioplasty, stent insertion and embolisations. 

Fluoroscopy

Fluoroscopy is a study of moving body structures. A continuous X-ray beam is passed through the body part being examined. The beam is transmitted to a monitor so that the body part and its motion can be seen in detail. Fluoroscopy, as an imaging tool, enables physicians to look at many body systems, including the skeletal, digestive, urinary, respiratory, and reproductive systems.

Our team includes:

Radiologists and Radiology Registrars (Doctors in training) who will look at the images produced to diagnose your illness or injury. They may also use our equipment to treat your condition.

Radiographers are health professionals who are responsible for taking the images and ensuring they are of the highest quality. They will provide instructions during your examination and make sure you are comfortable while they take any images.  

Nursing staff – Our nursing staff will greet you and together with our radiographers, make sure you remain comfortable and safe. If you are required to take any medicine, the nursing staff will look after you. 

Administration staff – our administration team are your first point of contact with the department. They we will organise any appointments you need and make sure all paperwork is completed.

Our department provides services for Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney Children’s Hospital, the Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital and the War Memorial Hospital. We work with staff and departments from within these hospitals, and also with doctors from outside the hospital who make referrals to us.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.

We are a teaching hospital and you may be asked to be involved in research, or for a student to be present at your appointment. You have a right to say no. If you do so, this will not impact in any way on the services we will provide.

Appointments are needed for only some services. To make, reschedule or cancel an appointment please email us at powmi@health.nsw.gov.au or call us on 9382 0300 and follow the prompts.

X-ray

Hours of Operations: 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday

An appointment is not required

Computed Tomography (CT)

Hours of Operation: 8.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday

An appointment may be required, please send an email to powmi@health.nsw.gov.au, call us on (02) 9382 0300 or fax (02) 9382 0337

Ultrasound

Hours of Operation: 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday

Please note to make an ultrasound appointment, we need a copy of a specialists referral letter. These can be faxed to (02) 9382 0304, emailed to powmi@health.nsw.gov.au or delivered in person. 

Once your referral is received, we will contact you confirming an appointment date and time. You will be contacted 2-3 days before your appointment.  

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Hours of Operation: 7.30am - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday (or 10:00pm on certain evenings). Please contact us for further details.

Please note to make an MRI appointment, we need a copy of a specialists referral letter. These can be faxed to (02) 9382 0304, emailed to powmi@health.nsw.gov.au or delivered in person. 

Once a referral is received, it will be prioritised based on clinical urgency by one of our Doctors and an appointment will be scheduled. A letter will then be sent to you confirming the time and date. An SMS reminder will be sent to you 3 days prior to your appointment.

If you have questions about your appointment

Email us at powmi@health.nsw.gov.au if you need to:

• Request changes to your appointment time or date
• Advise us that you will be unable to attend your appointment
• Ask any other questions about your appointment.

Waiting times depend on why you are having your scan or procedure and what type of scan you are having. Our Radiologists prioritise each request based on clinical urgency and appointment times are allocated accordingly. 

Waiting times for MRI, ultrasound and interventional procedures can be up to several months, however it does depend on how urgent your request is.

This service is covered by Medicare. You will need a referral from a GP or Specialist (depending on the service).

If you are not eligible for Medicare you may be charged an upfront amount. Details will be discussed with you prior to your scan. 

X-ray

X-ray is the most commonly used form of creating an internal image of your body. X-ray images are typically used to examine broken bones, swallowed objects, lungs, blood vessels and breasts.

Computed tomography

Computed Tomography (CT) previously referred to as a CAT scan, combines multiple X-rays taken at different angles to produce detailed, 3-D views of certain parts of the body such as bone and soft tissue, including blood vessels and the heart. CT is also often the preferred method of diagnosing many cancers, such as liver, lung and pancreatic cancers.

Magnetic resonance imaging

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses a powerful magnet and radio waves to create detailed images of organs and tissues. MRI is useful in diagnosing a number of conditions by showing the difference between normal and diseased soft tissues of the body. MRI is often used to evaluate blood vessels, abdominal tissue, spinal injuries and tendon and ligament tears.

Ultrasound

Diagnostic ultrasound, also known as medical sonography or ultrasonography, uses high frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body. Ultrasound technology can also produce audible sounds of blood flow, allowing medical professionals to use both sounds and images to assess your health. Ultrasound is often used to evaluate pregnancy, abnormalities in the heart and blood vessels, organs in the pelvis and abdomen and symptoms of pain, swelling and infection.

Angiography

Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) is a type of X-ray that takes images of arteries, veins and organs of the body. This is also known as an Angiogram. This usually requires an injection of a special ‘dye’ to highlight the blood supply to the legs, brain heart or other organs. DSA can be used to diagnose conditions such as arterial disease, blood vessel malformation, aneurysms in the brain and spinal disc problems. This is also known as an Angiogram. This usually requires an injection of a special ‘dye’ to highlight the blood supply to the legs, brain heart or other organs. In addition, DSA can be used to carry out treatments such as angioplasty, stent insertion and embolisations. 

Fluoroscopy

Fluoroscopy is a study of moving body structures. A continuous X-ray beam is passed through the body part being examined. The beam is transmitted to a monitor so that the body part and its motion can be seen in detail. Fluoroscopy, as an imaging tool, enables physicians to look at many body systems, including the skeletal, digestive, urinary, respiratory, and reproductive systems.

Our team includes:

Radiologists and Radiology Registrars (Doctors in training) who will look at the images produced to diagnose your illness or injury. They may also use our equipment to treat your condition.

Radiographers are health professionals who are responsible for taking the images and ensuring they are of the highest quality. They will provide instructions during your examination and make sure you are comfortable while they take any images.  

Nursing staff – Our nursing staff will greet you and together with our radiographers, make sure you remain comfortable and safe. If you are required to take any medicine, the nursing staff will look after you. 

Administration staff – our administration team are your first point of contact with the department. They we will organise any appointments you need and make sure all paperwork is completed.

Our department provides services for Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney Children’s Hospital, the Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital and the War Memorial Hospital. We work with staff and departments from within these hospitals, and also with doctors from outside the hospital who make referrals to us.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.

We are a teaching hospital and you may be asked to be involved in research, or for a student to be present at your appointment. You have a right to say no. If you do so, this will not impact in any way on the services we will provide.

We have a Norfolk Island Clinical Coordinator based at our Hospital in Randwick. They are able to assist Norfolk Island residents when they come to Prince of Wales Hospital for treatment. Please contact the Social Work Department on 9382 2372 to speak a Social Worker or the Norfolk Island Clinical Coordinator.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.

Community Social Worker

Community Health, Assessment and Therapy Team, Randwick

We provide support for people who are over 65 and are frail and people with a disability.

Tel: 9369 0400

Northern Network Access Referral Centre 

We accepts referrals to Randwick/Botany Community Health Services

Tel: 9369 0400

Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service

Tel: 1800 011 511 (24 hours/7 days a week)

Domestic Violence Hotline

Tel: 1800 656 463 (24 hours/7 days a week)

For emergencies: 000

Link 2 Home Homeless Persons Information Line

Tel: 1800 152 152

Sydney Sexual Health Clinic

Tel: 9382 7440

Langton Centre

Drug and alcohol outpatient service

Tel: 9332 8777

My Aged Care

Tel: 1800 200 422

www.myagedcare.gov.au

Elder Abuse Hotline

Tel: 1800 628 221

NCAT

NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal

Tel: 1300 006 228

NDIS

National Disability Insurance Scheme 

Tel: 1800 800 110

 

 

An Information Guide for People Travelling to Prince of Wales Hospital

Prince of Wales Hospital Transport Brochure

We have a Norfolk Island Clinical Coordinator based at our Hospital in Randwick. They are able to assist Norfolk Island residents when they come to Prince of Wales Hospital for treatment. Please contact the Social Work Department on 9382 2372 to speak a Social Worker or the Norfolk Island Clinical Coordinator.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.

Community Social Worker

Community Health, Assessment and Therapy Team, Randwick

We provide support for people who are over 65 and are frail and people with a disability.

Tel: 9369 0400

Northern Network Access Referral Centre 

We accepts referrals to Randwick/Botany Community Health Services

Tel: 9369 0400

Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service

Tel: 1800 011 511 (24 hours/7 days a week)

Domestic Violence Hotline

Tel: 1800 656 463 (24 hours/7 days a week)

For emergencies: 000

Link 2 Home Homeless Persons Information Line

Tel: 1800 152 152

Sydney Sexual Health Clinic

Tel: 9382 7440

Langton Centre

Drug and alcohol outpatient service

Tel: 9332 8777

My Aged Care

Tel: 1800 200 422

www.myagedcare.gov.au

Elder Abuse Hotline

Tel: 1800 628 221

NCAT

NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal

Tel: 1300 006 228

NDIS

National Disability Insurance Scheme 

Tel: 1800 800 110

 

 

An Information Guide for People Travelling to Prince of Wales Hospital

Prince of Wales Hospital Transport Brochure

Dietitians are health professionals who can help you to manage your medical condition/s by:

• assessing your nutrition status and diet and
• providing you with information and support to help you make changes to your food intake.

We do this in collaboration with your GP or your specialist.  To access our services you will need a referral from your GP or specialist.

You will need your GP (local doctor) or specialist to write you a referral letter to use this service. We provide outpatient appointments for people who live in Randwick, Botany and Waverley and who have any of the medical conditions that are listed above.

Your referral letter must explain your medical history, relevant test results and what medicines you are taking. Please ask your doctor to fax us this referral letter then we will call you to make your first appointment.

Can I choose the day and time I attend for my appointment?

We don’t have clinics or appointments available each day.  Our clinic days and time are limited to just a few set days and times each week.  We will discuss options with you to try and find a time that suits you and your family and carers to attend.

If you need to change or cancel your appointment time, please call us (Ph 9382 2880) and we can cancel your appointment and find a new time for you to attend.

 

You may need to wait up to 3 months for an appointment to see a dietitian. If your doctor thinks you need an urgent appointment they need to telephone us to discuss your needs.

Please bring:

• Your referral letter from your GP
• Your Medicare card
• The letter that we send to you to confirm your appointment as this will have the details of exactly where to go.  You can show this letter to the staff on the Information Counters if you need help once you arrive at the hospital.
• You are welcome to bring a support person (a relative, friend or carer) with you, especially those involved in the preparation of your meals.
• If you have received any diet charts or information in the past it will be helpful to bring these to your appointment.

• Please review the conditions we care for above to see if your patient is eligible to use our service.
• Please complete a referral and fax this to our department on 02 9382 2347 
• If you would like to discuss our services please call us on 02 9382 2880

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us by telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.

We are a teaching hospital and you may be asked to be involved in research or for a student to be present at your appointment. You have a right to say no. If you do so, this will not impact in any way on the services we will provide.

Dietitians are health professionals who can help you to manage your medical condition/s by:

• assessing your nutrition status and diet and
• providing you with information and support to help you make changes to your food intake.

We do this in collaboration with your GP or your specialist.  To access our services you will need a referral from your GP or specialist.

You will need your GP (local doctor) or specialist to write you a referral letter to use this service. We provide outpatient appointments for people who live in Randwick, Botany and Waverley and who have any of the medical conditions that are listed above.

Your referral letter must explain your medical history, relevant test results and what medicines you are taking. Please ask your doctor to fax us this referral letter then we will call you to make your first appointment.

Can I choose the day and time I attend for my appointment?

We don’t have clinics or appointments available each day.  Our clinic days and time are limited to just a few set days and times each week.  We will discuss options with you to try and find a time that suits you and your family and carers to attend.

If you need to change or cancel your appointment time, please call us (Ph 9382 2880) and we can cancel your appointment and find a new time for you to attend.

 

You may need to wait up to 3 months for an appointment to see a dietitian. If your doctor thinks you need an urgent appointment they need to telephone us to discuss your needs.

Please bring:

• Your referral letter from your GP
• Your Medicare card
• The letter that we send to you to confirm your appointment as this will have the details of exactly where to go.  You can show this letter to the staff on the Information Counters if you need help once you arrive at the hospital.
• You are welcome to bring a support person (a relative, friend or carer) with you, especially those involved in the preparation of your meals.
• If you have received any diet charts or information in the past it will be helpful to bring these to your appointment.

• Please review the conditions we care for above to see if your patient is eligible to use our service.
• Please complete a referral and fax this to our department on 02 9382 2347 
• If you would like to discuss our services please call us on 02 9382 2880

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us by telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.

We are a teaching hospital and you may be asked to be involved in research or for a student to be present at your appointment. You have a right to say no. If you do so, this will not impact in any way on the services we will provide.

We are a team of registered Clinical Psychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists who offer assessments and treatments across a wide variety of psychological and cognitive issues.

• Clinical Psychologists offer assessment and treatment of psychological conditions such as adjustment to illness or injury, trauma, depression and anxiety.
• Clinical Neuropsychologists offer assessment and rehabilitation of cognitive conditions such as dementia, brain injury and stroke.

Our primary partners are the other members of your health care team especially those within the rehabilitation wards. When planning for your return home we work in partnership with your local general practitioner (GP), Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Services, non- government rehabilitation and support services and private community psychologists.

As an inpatient of the Aged Care, Spinal or General Rehabilitation wards, you can ask your nurse or any member of your treating team to make an appointment with a psychologist.  

When you see one of our team we will explain what assessments or treatments we can offer you and we will ask for your consent before proceeding with any treatments. Psychologists use a wide range of assessment and treatment protocols to help people adjust to their injuries, deal with such issues as anxiety and depression, cope with declining memory and mental functioning and support your in-patient stay and rehabilitation.  

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.

We are a teaching hospital and you may be asked to be involved in research or a student to be present at your appointment. You have a right to say no. If you do so, this will no impact in any way on the services we will provide.

We are a team of registered Clinical Psychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists who offer assessments and treatments across a wide variety of psychological and cognitive issues.

• Clinical Psychologists offer assessment and treatment of psychological conditions such as adjustment to illness or injury, trauma, depression and anxiety.
• Clinical Neuropsychologists offer assessment and rehabilitation of cognitive conditions such as dementia, brain injury and stroke.

Our primary partners are the other members of your health care team especially those within the rehabilitation wards. When planning for your return home we work in partnership with your local general practitioner (GP), Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Services, non- government rehabilitation and support services and private community psychologists.

As an inpatient of the Aged Care, Spinal or General Rehabilitation wards, you can ask your nurse or any member of your treating team to make an appointment with a psychologist.  

When you see one of our team we will explain what assessments or treatments we can offer you and we will ask for your consent before proceeding with any treatments. Psychologists use a wide range of assessment and treatment protocols to help people adjust to their injuries, deal with such issues as anxiety and depression, cope with declining memory and mental functioning and support your in-patient stay and rehabilitation.  

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.

We are a teaching hospital and you may be asked to be involved in research or a student to be present at your appointment. You have a right to say no. If you do so, this will no impact in any way on the services we will provide.