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- Hormonal system (endocrine)
Information about the hormonal or endocrine system, including fact sheets on glands, ovaries, pancreas, testicles, deficiencies and risks and management.
- Hormones – cortisol and corticosteroids
Cortisol helps to maintain blood pressure, immune function and the body's anti-inflammatory processes.
- Hospital admission – what to expect
Going to hospital is stressful for many people, but knowing what happens on admission to hospital and understanding your hospital’s admission procedure can help reduce some anxiety.
- Hospital costs and payments
Treatment as a public patient in Victorian public hospitals is free to all Australian citizens and most permanent residents of Australia.
- Hospital emergency departments
Hospital emergency services are for people with serious illness or injury.
- Hospital in the Home services
Hospital in the Home (HITH) is an acute care service provided to public hospital patients in their own home (or another suitable environment outside hospital). HITH may be provided by a nurse, doctor or allied health professional.
- Hospital staff roles
In Victoria, hospital staff roles vary by hospital. Becoming familiar with the types of hospital staff roles will help you understand who to turn to when you need help.
- Hospital stay – financial support and family accommodation
All Victorian hospitals have a patient services staff and social workers on staff. They can help you and your family with hospital accommodation and hospital support services.
- Hospitals feedback and complaints
You have rights when seeking medical care, including a right to comment on your care, and to have your concerns addressed.
- Hospitals in Victoria
Victoria’s hospital system consists of both private and public hospitals, offering a range of healthcare services.