Whilst no patient plans on lengthy hospital visits, the reality is there may be a time/times when you may end up in hospital.
Planning for an unpredictable illness is planning for the unknown. Whilst our bodies will at times give us indications of low platelets, there may be times where it hits fast and there is no time to prep, you are all systems go, get your arse to emergency....stat.
But if you are a planner and you want to have something on standby for the what if. Here is my go to hospital bag checklist;
1. Your medicare card and/or private health insurance information
2. Pajamas
3. Comfy set of clothing
4. Slippers/Shoes
5. Toothbrush
6. Toothpaste
8. Shower-gel, Shampoo & Conditioner (travel pack size is best)
9. Deodorant
10. Hairbrush & hair-tie
11. Lip balm
12. Snacks
13. Undies
14. Medication (bring any medication you are currently taking with you)
15. Mobile phone & phone charger
16. Power-bank
17. Tablet with movies pre-downloaded
18. Book or magazine
19. Money
20. Eye mask/sleep mask