Clinic appointments are covered by both the consultant and a registrar, this is a public clinic and you may see the registrar for your appointment but this will be overseen by your consultant.

As this is a public clinic unfortunately there are sometimes unavoidable delays and there may be wait times as a consequence. We suggest you bring something to occupy yourself whilst waiting.

This is a public hospital clinic and women with a Medicare card will be bulk billed for their clinic appointments.

Chemotherapy at the RHW is ordered in from a specialist chemotherapy pharmacy called Slade . We send your prescription to Slade then they send us the medication/chemotherapy to administer. We then bill Medicare on your behalf. Most drugs are 100% covered by PBS but there are some medications you may need that may have a PBS co-payment (the same as if you took any other script to your own pharmacy). Slade will bill you directly in this instance by sending an invoice to your home.

Medicare ineligible patients will have a fee to pay up front (please contact reception for up to date schedule of charges).

1-3 weeks

• Medicare card
• Referral letter
• GP health summary
• List of current medications
• Scan and other results

Cancer Treatments Online :   www.eviq.org.au

NSW Cancer Council : www.cancercouncil.com.au

Ovarian Cancer Australia  : www.ovariancancer.net.au

NHMRC Trials Centre :  www.ctc.usyd.edu.au

Palliative Care Australia : https://palliativecare.org.au/

Care Opinion: https://www.careopinion.org.au/

‘A Guide To Understanding Cervical Screening Test Results’: https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2022/07/national-cervical-screening-program-a-guide-to-understanding-your-cervical-screening-test-results-national-cervical-screening-program-a-guide-to-understanding-your-cervical-screening-test-results.pdf

Our Mob and Cancer:  https://www.ourmobandcancer.gov.au/

Australian Cancer Trials: https://www.australiancancertrials.gov.au/

Cancer Australia: https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/

Look Good Feel Better: https://lgfb.org.au/

Mummy's Wish: https://mummyswish.org.au/

Dreams2Live4: https://dreams2live4.org.au/

Isolated Patients Travel and accommodation Assistance Scheme: https://www.iptaas.health.nsw.gov.au/

All women who have a cancer diagnosis or who are suspected to have a gynaecological cancer diagnosis.  We also care for women who have a genetic mutation that makes them susceptible for gynaecological malignancy.

You will meet our team of administration officers, doctors and nurses.  In the surgical clinics you will be treated in a personalised way and have your history taken, scans reviewed and a physical examination.  We will make a personalised treatment plan in conjunction with you and give our recommendations to your care based on the best available evidence and clinical practice guidelines.

In the preadmission clinic you will meet our nursing team who will do some assessments, provide information, education and discuss research.  We will do some bloods test, an ECG and other tests.  You will meet an anaesthetist who will talk with you about your anaesthetic, the risks and pain relief after your operation.

Yes you are encouraged to bring a support person to the clinic with you.  You can bring more than 1 person if you need but no more than 2 at the moment with ongoing COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

Yes, you are welcome to get a second opinion or to see us for a second opinion.

Most gynaecological cancers are treated with surgery and or other treatment modalities such as chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

The average wait for surgery with our team would be around two weeks from the time we see you.  Sometimes we do the surgery much sooner but never longer than 30 days from when you see us in clinic.

Yes, all patients needing surgery will need to attend the preadmission clinic.  The preadmission clinic will take 3 to 4 hours.

Yes you may need more tests.  The doctor will discuss with you and explain why you may need more test.  We can help arrange these for you.

The surgical oncology clinic appointment will generally takes around an hour.  This will include completion of paperwork and seeing the doctors and/or nurses. 

1-3 weeks

• Medicare card
• Referral letter
• GP summary
• List of current medications
• Test and scan results

The role of the Colposcopy clinic is to carry out further investigations for an abnormal Cervical Screening Test result and/or the presence of symptoms.

Women with pre cancer changes of the cervix, vulva and or vagina.

Colposcopy is the examination of the cervix using a colposcope.  The procedure is not painful, but may be slightly uncomfortable, similar to having a pap smear.  We may also take a biopsy (small piece of tissue) from the cervix or vagina.

You may experience some bleeding or discharge particularly if you have undergone a biopsy. You will be advised about after care by our team.

The appointment will take approximately 30 minutes but the colposcopy procedure is quick and will only take 5 to 10 minutes.

Yes. You can attend with your period.

Yes. You can return to work the same day as Colposcopy.

We can provide you with a medical certificate of attendance for your workplace if necessary.

There is NO cost for patient who have a Medicare card.

There is a cost involved for Medicare ineligible patients. Please contact the service to discuss.

4 weeks to 5 months.

Appointments are triaged depending on the urgency of the referral.

• Medicare card
• Referral
• Any relevant test results

https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2022/07/nationa…

Pregnancy is a very exciting time for you and your loved ones, and we look forward to sharing this journey with you.  

For more information regarding Antenatal bookings and Pregnancy Models of Care please click the link HERE:

Royal Hospital for Women promotes normal birth. The Hospital is accredited as a Baby Friendly Hospital committed to the promotion of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.

We believe that pregnancy and birth are normal life events. Through the care we provide at Royal Hospital for Women we aim to promote a nurturing environment for women and their families focussing on healthy, positive experiences throughout pregnancy, birth and the early parenting journey. Each pregnancy is a unique experience and we are committed to providing care that is tailored to your individual needs.

RHW offers various models of care, yoga classes and education programs:

• Midwives Clinic and GP Shared Care (GPSC)
• Maternity Antenatal Postnatal Service (MAPS)
• Midwifery Group Practice (MGP)
• Private Obstetricians
• Malabar Midwives Midwifery Group Practice (MGP)
• Medical Disorders in Pregnancy and High Risk Obstetric Clinics - Referral Required
• Diabetes in Pregnancy
• Specialised Care / Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM)
• Twins Clinic - Referral Required
• Breech Clinic - Referral Required
• Preterm Birth Prevention Clinic - Referral Required
• Childbirth, Parenthood and Women’s Health Programs

The Royal Hospital for Women (RHW) Health Education Centre offers a range of programs to support preparation for childbirth and the transition to parenting. 

Visit the Childbirth and Parenting Education page for or a complete list of classes. 

Antenatal Inpatient Services offers antenatal care for women requiring obstetric care and postnatal care for mothers and babies.

The most common reasons a pregnant woman may need to be hospitalised are:

• High blood pressure, including pre-eclampsia
• Bleeding
• Rupture of the membranes, well before the due date
• Threatened premature labour
• Women requiring an Induction of Labour; this process is begun on the Antenatal Ward
• Women who have experienced pregnancy loss may also be admitted to this ward for postnatal care.

Specialised Care / Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM)

- The Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) provides an integrated multidisciplinary service for women experiencing a “high risk” pregnancy.

For more information, see Antenatal Inpatient Services 

Our team includes highly experienced midwives and doctors committed to providing a space that is welcoming and supportive for you and your family. We are committed to providing woman-centred care and the promotion of physiological birth.

Women come to the Maternity Assessment Unit & Birth Unit for a number of reasons including:

• Assessment and management of pregnancy concerns after 20 weeks gestation
• Labour and Birth Care
• Women who have birthed in the past 14 days, and require further medical care

For more information See Labour and Birth

We have a fabulous team that care about your journey into parenthood. We are respectful of your choices and our aim is to educate and support you during your stay. We work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve a smooth transition into the Fourth Trimester: Parenthood.

For more information, see Postnatal and Newborn Care. 

Free parking is available for up to 3 hours when you come to RHW for your antenatal and ultrasound appointments.

Bring your car parking ticket and completed yellow antenatal card to the Information Desk near LifeGrain café for validation and you can the exit the car park for free.