Our team includes:

• Hyperbaric staff specialists (anaesthetists, specialist intensive care and emergency doctors and nurses)
• Nurse Unit Manager
• Office Manager
• Registered Nurses
• Technical Officers/Biomedical Engineering staff

There are two types of hyperbaric chambers. Patients can sit in nice comfortable reclining chairs in our main chamber (it is essentially just a big room), and breathe oxygen via a mask. Or some patients may lie down in our single person chambers, however this is not suitable for everyone.

To prepare for your visit please read our patient information booklet.

Main Chamber

Picture of face mask

Picture of single person chamber.

You must have a referral from your Specialist or your local general practitioner to use this service. Your doctor will need to email (SESLHD-POW-Hyperbaric@health.nsw.gov.au) or fax a referral letter to 9382 3834.If the referral is URGENT the doctor Must call the Hyperbaric Doctor to discuss the issue(Not Fax OR Email) The referral needs to be addressed to one of our hyperbaric specialists ( Dr Mary Grealish, Dr Jan Lehm, Dr Robert Turner, Dr Radha McKay, Dr Darren Wolfers, Dr John Mackenzie, Dr Glen Hawkins or Dr Danielle Wood). The referral must include your medical history, relevant test results, phone number, address, date of birth.

These are the days our specialists work:

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Dr Hawkins	Dr Grealish	Dr Wolfers	Dr Mackenzie	Dr Lehm
Dr Turner	Dr Hawkins	Dr Wood	Dr Lehm	Dr McKay

Please also fill out the patient health questionnaire and patient registration sheet. We can only arrange an appointment once a referral from your doctor and questionnaire has been received.

Once we have all the paperwork, we will contact you via phone to arrange your appointment. We try to find an appointment time that allows you to attend in person or via Telehealth (Audio or Video), however we do have set times that our doctors are available. The Hyperbaric Unit opening hours are 8.00am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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.

If you live 100km (one way from your usual residence) from the hyperbaric chamber there is a government subsidy program called the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS), which will assist you with the cost of accommodation. You may also be eligible if choose to drive to the hospital daily for your treatment and the weekly total of km’s totals more than 200 km. Please discuss with our office manager who will guide you to fill in the appropriate form.

Visit this website to find the forms you need to fill in to claim for IPTASS.

Our team includes:

• Hyperbaric staff specialists (anaesthetists, specialist intensive care and emergency doctors and nurses)
• Nurse Unit Manager
• Office Manager
• Registered Nurses
• Technical Officers/Biomedical Engineering staff

There are two types of hyperbaric chambers. Patients can sit in nice comfortable reclining chairs in our main chamber (it is essentially just a big room), and breathe oxygen via a mask. Or some patients may lie down in our single person chambers, however this is not suitable for everyone.

To prepare for your visit please read our patient information booklet.

Main Chamber

Picture of face mask

Picture of single person chamber.

You must have a referral from your Specialist or your local general practitioner to use this service. Your doctor will need to email (SESLHD-POW-Hyperbaric@health.nsw.gov.au) or fax a referral letter to 9382 3834.If the referral is URGENT the doctor Must call the Hyperbaric Doctor to discuss the issue(Not Fax OR Email) The referral needs to be addressed to one of our hyperbaric specialists ( Dr Mary Grealish, Dr Jan Lehm, Dr Robert Turner, Dr Radha McKay, Dr Darren Wolfers, Dr John Mackenzie, Dr Glen Hawkins or Dr Danielle Wood). The referral must include your medical history, relevant test results, phone number, address, date of birth.

These are the days our specialists work:

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Dr Hawkins	Dr Grealish	Dr Wolfers	Dr Mackenzie	Dr Lehm
Dr Turner	Dr Hawkins	Dr Wood	Dr Lehm	Dr McKay

Please also fill out the patient health questionnaire and patient registration sheet. We can only arrange an appointment once a referral from your doctor and questionnaire has been received.

Once we have all the paperwork, we will contact you via phone to arrange your appointment. We try to find an appointment time that allows you to attend in person or via Telehealth (Audio or Video), however we do have set times that our doctors are available. The Hyperbaric Unit opening hours are 8.00am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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.

If you live 100km (one way from your usual residence) from the hyperbaric chamber there is a government subsidy program called the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS), which will assist you with the cost of accommodation. You may also be eligible if choose to drive to the hospital daily for your treatment and the weekly total of km’s totals more than 200 km. Please discuss with our office manager who will guide you to fill in the appropriate form.

Visit this website to find the forms you need to fill in to claim for IPTASS.

Professor Arun Krishnan our medical specialist and specialist doctors in training. Our doctors will assess, treat and help you manage your MS.

Our administration staff will help you make appointments and provide information about what happens at the MS clinic.

We work in partnership with your local GP, Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Services, local pharmacies, the MS society and researchers from the University of NSW.

Your GP or another specialist doctor will decide if you need to use our services.  If they think you do, they will send a referral to Prof Krishnan explaining your medical history, relevant test results and what medicines you are taking.

Once we have your referral we will send you your appointment letter in the post.  If you provide your mobile phone number you will receive a SMS reminder 2 days before your appointment.  Please let the clinic know if you do not want to receive a SMS reminder.

The MS clinic runs every 1st and 3rd week of the month on a Tuesday morning between 9.00am - 11.00am.

If you need to change or cancel your appointment please telephone the clinic on 9382 2414.

Waiting times

You may need to wait up to 3-4 months to be seen in the clinic. If your GP thinks you need an urgent appointment they need to telephone the clinic to discuss your needs.

How often do I need to attend the MS clinic?

How often you need to attend will depend on your progress. If your condition is stable you will need to visit the clinic every 6-12 months.

If you need help with your condition, start by making an appointment with your GP to discuss your health. If your GP needs some advice they can telephone the specialist doctor at the clinic.

If you need a prescription, please ask your GP.

Your GP is your primary health care provider and it is important that you continue to visit them. Our specialist doctor will send a letter to your GP after your clinic appointment.

On the day of your first appointment please bring:

• MRI scans
• Recent blood test results
• Your referral letter from your GP
• Your Medicare card
• A list of your medicines or bring all your medicines in a bag, including any herbal or over the counter medicines
• You are welcome to bring a support person (a relative, friend or carer) with you.

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 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.

Neurophysiology Department at Prince of Wales Hospital

MS  www.ms.org.au

MS Australia  www.msaustralia.org.au

Professor Arun Krishnan our medical specialist and specialist doctors in training. Our doctors will assess, treat and help you manage your MS.

Our administration staff will help you make appointments and provide information about what happens at the MS clinic.

We work in partnership with your local GP, Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Services, local pharmacies, the MS society and researchers from the University of NSW.

Your GP or another specialist doctor will decide if you need to use our services.  If they think you do, they will send a referral to Prof Krishnan explaining your medical history, relevant test results and what medicines you are taking.

Once we have your referral we will send you your appointment letter in the post.  If you provide your mobile phone number you will receive a SMS reminder 2 days before your appointment.  Please let the clinic know if you do not want to receive a SMS reminder.

The MS clinic runs every 1st and 3rd week of the month on a Tuesday morning between 9.00am - 11.00am.

If you need to change or cancel your appointment please telephone the clinic on 9382 2414.

Waiting times

You may need to wait up to 3-4 months to be seen in the clinic. If your GP thinks you need an urgent appointment they need to telephone the clinic to discuss your needs.

How often do I need to attend the MS clinic?

How often you need to attend will depend on your progress. If your condition is stable you will need to visit the clinic every 6-12 months.

If you need help with your condition, start by making an appointment with your GP to discuss your health. If your GP needs some advice they can telephone the specialist doctor at the clinic.

If you need a prescription, please ask your GP.

Your GP is your primary health care provider and it is important that you continue to visit them. Our specialist doctor will send a letter to your GP after your clinic appointment.

On the day of your first appointment please bring:

• MRI scans
• Recent blood test results
• Your referral letter from your GP
• Your Medicare card
• A list of your medicines or bring all your medicines in a bag, including any herbal or over the counter medicines
• You are welcome to bring a support person (a relative, friend or carer) with you.

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 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.

Neurophysiology Department at Prince of Wales Hospital

MS  www.ms.org.au

MS Australia  www.msaustralia.org.au

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.

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 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.