Our reputation is for high quality, supportive care – we want all mothers to feel respected, supported and empowered at all times – from preparation for birth and parenting classes, delivery of your baby and the first wonderful days with your new baby, through to planning your discharge and follow-up phone calls.

The VJB Hospital's Obstetricians are amongst experienced and most respected Doctors,who have all undergone a rigorous training.

Our integrated collaborative team of Obstetricians, experienced and nursing staff, lactation experts, maternity social workers and discharge planners all work together with a focus on complete care and supporting our new parents and their babies. The outstanding facilities and uniquely compassionate atmosphere of the VJB Hospital are a testament to all those associated with the long-standing traditions of excellence in medical and maternity care.

Rights & Responsibilities

Rights

• To be treated with courtesy, and have your ethnic, cultural and religious beliefs respected.

• To be informed about facilities and services, costs, medications used, methods of treatment and referral to other services.

• To confidentiality of personal information.

• To involvement in decisions about your care.

• To staff who identify themselves to you.

• To an explanation of treatment and its risks before giving consent.

• To advice on seeking a second medical opinion.

• To advice on care after discharge.

• To discharge yourself at any time even against the advice of your doctor or hospital staff.

• However, you must accept the associated risks and sign a form taking responsibility before you leave the hospital.

Responsibilities

• To answer questions about your health honestly and to comply with prescribed treatment.

• To tell staff about any regular medication you are taking.

• To make sure you understand what is said to you.

• To abide by the hospital’s non-smoking policy.

• To advise staff if visitors are worrying you.

• To show consideration for other patients.

• To treat your health care workers with respect and courtesy regardless of their cultural and ethnic background.

• To check your level of cover with your health fund prior to admission.