Medical Day Procedure Unit - Royal North Shore Hospital

We provide transfusions and infusions for various medical conditions.

We care for and treat people with:

• Multiple Scleorisis (MS)
• Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
• Irrital bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Crohn's disease
• Psoriasis
• Renal transplant
• Chronic liver disease
• Chronic asthma
• Hypogammaglobulinemia
• Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)
• Myasthenia gravis (MG)

• Referral from your treating physician at RNSH
• Medication chart
• Consent form for all blood products
• Pharmacy script if required
• List of current medications
• GP health summary

The unit accepts referrals from medical practitioners within the Royal North Shore Hospital.
GP referrals are not accepted.

Can transport be organised for people to attend?

Transport can be arranged in the patient is unable to mobilise.

Is there a cost to patients to attend the clinic?

No

Other:

• If you need to cancel your appointment, please call the clinic number listed above as soon as possible to update your appointment.
• Royal North Shore does not have transport options, but if you have mobility limitations, we encourage you to discuss transport options with your GP or treating team.
• Infusion treatments are covered under Medicare; discuss with your treating physician regarding any medication copayment.
• You can bring a carer with you if required.
• Bring a book to read or a laptop/iPad for entertainment.
• If you have any dietary requirements, we recommend you bring some snacks or food with you if you are receiving a long infusion.

MDPU Clinical acceptance criteria

MDPU Referral Form