Medical Imaging (Radiology)
How we can help you (What we do?)
Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital Medical Imaging Department provides General X-ray, Ultrasound, CT Scanning and Theatre Fluoroscopy services to patients attending the hospital.
Who we care for?
Any person (with a referral) for one of the above Imaging examinations who attends the hospital.
Who are we?
Radiologist, Radiographers, Sonographers and clerical support staff.
Our partners
Hospital Doctors, Nurses and Local General Practitioners.
Our services
- General X-ray
- Computed Tomography (Including CT Angiography)
- Ultrasound
- Theatre Fluoroscopy
8 Macquarie St Sydney, 2000
Sydney, NSW, 2001
Clinic times
8:00am to 11:30pm daily
Payments (Medicare / Private Health Insurance)
Bulk billing for outpatient examinations.
Please bring your Medicare Card.
Manager
Chief Radiographer: David McGrath
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Do I need a Referral?
Yes
Do I need an appointment?
For Ultrasound and CT Scans usually. General X-ray occasionally. Please call us (02) 9382 7080 to check. At this time we will also inform you about any preparation that may be required.
Do I have to pay?
Medicare Eligible patients will have the procedure bulk-billed.
Work Cover claimants will not have to pay if the hospital has full information regarding the claim.
Other patients will have to pay a fee at our cashier before the examination is undertaken. Please contact us for information about the fee.
Where do I get the result of my Imaging Examination?
From the Referring Doctor.
How long will I have to wait for the result?
This varies so please ask us. Most radiology images are usually reported within 48 hours.
Who is eligible to use our services?
Anyone with an appropriate referral. Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital Radiology accepts all radiology referrals.
Making and cancelling an appointment
Please telephone us on (02) 9382 7080
What to bring
It is essential to bring the referral and a Medicare card if you wish to be bulk-billed.
Any similar radiological examinations that were performed outside of our practice may also be useful.
Do you need an interpreter?
If you cannot speak or understand English a professional Interpreter is important. Please ask the staff for assistance to arrange an interpreter.
Where to park?
Parking is available in the Metro car park via Hospital Road.
General Radiography, Ultrasound and CT scanning.
Patient Information for General x-rays, Ultrasound and CT scanning are available at Radiology reception
Social Work
How we can help you (What we do?)
The Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital Social Work team offer counselling and practical assistance to help patients, family members, friends and carers to deal with any issues or concerns that may arise from an illness or being in hospital. This includes:
- Adjusting to illness and change
- Anxiety about your hospital stay
- Stress and distress
- Planning for how you will cope when you leave hospital
- Help at home after you leave hospital
- Information about community services including psychological support
- Coping with loss and grief and trauma
- Supporting someone with a terminal illness
- Information about services including Centrelink, Housing NSW, IPTAAS, ComPacks and Work Cover
We can also provide you with information about other agencies and services.
Who we care for?
We are available to support inpatients and outpatients who attend Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital for treatment as well as family members, friends and carers of patients.
Who are we?
Our team consists of three social workers who work across the Emergency Department, Hand Unit, Ophthalmology Unit and General Medicine Ward to provide counselling and practical support to patients, family members and carers.
Our Partners
We work in partnership with your health care team as well as other external agencies and community services to assist in your overall care and wellbeing.
We work alongside our Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer (AHLO) to ensure that the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families are met.
Sydney, NSW, 2001
The Social Work offices are located on Level 1 of the Clinical Services Building.
Every ward has a social worker on its team. If you would like to speak with them ask one of your doctors or nurses to organise this for you.
Alternatively, you can contact the Social Work Department directly Monday to Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm
Should you require social work support on the weekend or after hours please speak with your nurse.
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background you may want to speak with our Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer.
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Physiotherapy - Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital
Physiotherapists work with people who need help to recover from an injury or illness. We make sure that each patient is treated individually.
If you are an inpatient at Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital you may be seen by a physiotherapist.
The physiotherapist will:
- see if a person can walk safely
- give advice on how to walk safely
- help patients manage falling
- help patients learn how to walk
- recommend walking aids
- make sure a patient can carry out their daily tasks
- assess and treat any breathing problems that was caused by an infection
- give advice on how to care for yourself after an operation.
- fit orthopaedic braces and casts
You can contact the Physiotherapist through the Hospital Switchboard on (02) 9382 7111
Sydney, NSW, 2001
-33.8684884, 151.2124807
Physiotherapy - Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital
Physiotherapists work with people who need help to recover from an injury or illness. We make sure that each patient is treated individually.
If you are an inpatient at Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital you may be seen by a physiotherapist.
The physiotherapist will:
- see if a person can walk safely
- give advice on how to walk safely
- help patients manage falling
- help patients learn how to walk
- recommend walking aids
- make sure a patient can carry out their daily tasks
- assess and treat any breathing problems that was caused by an infection
- give advice on how to care for yourself after an operation.
- fit orthopaedic braces and casts
You can contact the Physiotherapist through the Hospital Switchboard on (02) 9382 7111
Sydney, NSW, 2001
-33.8684884, 151.2124807
Nutrition and Dietetics Services
Inpatients at Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital can see a Dietitian if they need to.
The Dietitian is at the hospital on a Tuesday and a Friday. The Dietitian is available on other days if necessary.
The Dietitian will talk to you about any issues that may be preventing you from eating. He will make sure that you have a healthy body weight, and help you with an eating plan, if you need it.
Some reasons that you may need to see the Dietitian in hospital are:
• to make sure you receive the proper amount of nutrition
• if you have just been told you have diabetes, or you are starting to take insulin
• help manage kidney or liver disease by eating the right food
• talk about what food you need to eat to help heal your wounds
• to make sure you are getting the proper nutrition before and after your operation
• to help you if you have difficulty with swallowing. The Dietitian and the Speech Therapist will work together on this
The Dietitian does not see patients to help them lose weight. The Dietitian will write a letter to your doctor about this.
The Dietitian does not see outpatients at Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital.
How do I do see the Dietitian whilst I am in hospital?
Ask your doctor or nurse to call the Dietitian for you.
Sydney, NSW, 2000
Sydney, NSW, 2001
Ask your Doctor or Nurse to refer you to the Dietitian
-33.8681622, 151.2122224
Medical Records
Our aim is to provide timely and accurate patient demographic, clinical and statistical data to facilitate an optimal level of patient care.
The Medical Records Department has a number of internal and external customers including hospital staff, patients, solicitors, Ministry of Health, police and clinicians from other organisations. The provision of clinical and non-clinical information is one of the most common services we provide to our customers. This may include provision of statistical data, clinical notes (for medico-legal purposes and continuum of care) and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
The department provides a timely record retrieval service for hospital departments and external researchers. It is also responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of clinical records and information, ensuring timely retrieval and accuracy of clinical records, processing medico-legal correspondence in accordance with established protocols and coding of medical records.
Medical records are integrated, meaning that each patient has one record at the hospital, which contains inpatient notes, outpatient department notes and investigation data.
Sydney, NSW, 2001
The Medical Records Department is located on the ground floor of the Administration Building at Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital.
Opening hours: 8am - 5pm
Monday - Friday
