Hospital & Medical Decisions
Someone you care about is in hospital. We’ll help you work out what to do next.
What is happening right now?
Choose the situation that sounds closest. You can come back and choose another.
Not sure which one applies?
Tell Ask ELUMMA what is happening in your own words.
Hospital Ready Checklist
Keep the important information together while someone is in hospital. Not every item will apply.
This on-page checklist is private to this browser session and is not saved to your account. Printing does not require an account.
General guidance, not a decision about your authority or treatment
ELUMMA provides general information and organisational guidance, not legal or medical advice. Medical decision-making rules vary by state and territory. The treating health service can confirm who is recognised as the appropriate decision-maker and which documents apply in the person’s circumstances.
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