Respiratory Coordinated Care Program - managing your lung problems at home
How we can help you
We care for people who have a long-term lung conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (emphysema or chronic bronchitis), bronchiectasis, pulmonary fibrosis, and other lung conditions.
We provide education, information, exercise plans and support so you can learn to manage your long-term lung problem at home.
We work with you, your lung specialist, local doctor, family and carer.
Mobile
0421 014 024 or 0421 014 025
Manager
Dr Nicholas Murray, Head of Sleep and Respiratory Medicine Unit
Opening hours
Open Monday - Fridays and Sundays, 8.00 am - 4.00 pm
Saturday we are closed.
We are nurses and physiotherapists who have specialised in caring for people with lung conditions.
Our nurses and physiotherapists will come and see you at your home. We will undertake a comprehensive assessment of your health and provide a personalised plan to help you manage your condition and improve the quality of your life.
To be able to use this service you must have a formal diagnosis of a chronic lung condition, live within the Prince of Wales Hospital catchment area and have a local doctor or specialist who we can speak with about your care.
To start using this service, to make or cancel an appointment please telephone 9382 3486.
Can I choose the day and time for my appointment/s?
We will try and accommodate your preferences however, we have a list of patients and will visit those who are more unwell first.
How often will the nurse or physio visit me at home?
We will review your individual health and needs and visit you at home as required e.g. we will visit more regularly if you need help to overcome a chest infection and to prevent you from getting more unwell.
We are a teaching hospital and you may be asked to be involved in research or for a student to be present at your appointment. You have a right to say no. If you do so, this will not impact in any way on the services we will provide.
Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us by telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.
Respiratory Coordinated Care Program - managing your lung problems at home
How we can help you
We care for people who have a long-term lung conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (emphysema or chronic bronchitis), bronchiectasis, pulmonary fibrosis, and other lung conditions.
We provide education, information, exercise plans and support so you can learn to manage your long-term lung problem at home.
We work with you, your lung specialist, local doctor, family and carer.
Mobile
0421 014 024 or 0421 014 025
Manager
Dr Nicholas Murray, Head of Sleep and Respiratory Medicine Unit
Opening hours
Open Monday - Fridays and Sundays, 8.00 am - 4.00 pm
Saturday we are closed.
We are nurses and physiotherapists who have specialised in caring for people with lung conditions.
Our nurses and physiotherapists will come and see you at your home. We will undertake a comprehensive assessment of your health and provide a personalised plan to help you manage your condition and improve the quality of your life.
To be able to use this service you must have a formal diagnosis of a chronic lung condition, live within the Prince of Wales Hospital catchment area and have a local doctor or specialist who we can speak with about your care.
To start using this service, to make or cancel an appointment please telephone 9382 3486.
Can I choose the day and time for my appointment/s?
We will try and accommodate your preferences however, we have a list of patients and will visit those who are more unwell first.
How often will the nurse or physio visit me at home?
We will review your individual health and needs and visit you at home as required e.g. we will visit more regularly if you need help to overcome a chest infection and to prevent you from getting more unwell.
We are a teaching hospital and you may be asked to be involved in research or for a student to be present at your appointment. You have a right to say no. If you do so, this will not impact in any way on the services we will provide.
Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us by telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.
Murnaghan Urology Centre
How we can help you
We offer a range of urology medical and surgical services to people in hospital and those living in the community. Urology diagnoses and treats problems with your kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters, bladder, urethra, and male reproductive organs like the prostate, testes, and penis. We have specialised doctors and nurses and work with a range of other health professionals to help you.
Opening hours:
7.00 am - 6.30 pm Monday to Friday
Monday - Our centre provides services to children from Sydney Children's Hospital
Tuesday to Friday - Our centre provides services to adults from Prince of Wales Hospital
Manager:
Maria Pais
How to find us:
Level 3, Clinical Sciences Building, Prince of Wales Hospital (building 8 on our campus map).
We provide a wide range of procedures to help you if you have:
Urinary tract infections (UTIs):
- Urethritis - urethral infections
- Cystitis - bladder infections
- Pyelonephritis - kidney infections
Urinary tract blockages and retention:
- Tumors in your pelvis
- Stones - these can be in any part of your urinary tract and we treat with a high powered laser.
- Narrowing of your urethra (tube that carries urine away from your bladder)
- Trauma
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia of the prostate - enlarged prostate in men
We also look at how your bladder is working through a procedure called Urodynamic Studies.
We can help you with the following services:
- Cystoscopy - we examine your bladder and urethra using instruments that have an small camera.
- Ureteroscopy - to examine and/or to treat stones in your ureter, the tube connecting the kidney to the bladder. We can also take a biopsy (small amount of tissue) to examine an area of concern in your ureter.
- Pyeloscopy - treats stones in your kidney.
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) - surgical procedure to remove large kidney stones.
- Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) - this widens your urethra for better flow of urine.
- Transurethral resection of Bladder tumor (TURBT) - is a procedure to remove tumor in your bladder.
- Botox injection - to relax you bladder and relieve the feeling of needing to pass urine constantly.
- Inserting a suprapubic catheter (SPC) - inserting a tube through your abdomen into your bladder to drain urine. This is a long-term solution for non-functioning bladders.
Other surgeries we can do:
- Circumcision- removing the foreskin of the penis due tightening.
- Vasectomy - Male sterilization.
- Orchidectomy - removal of the testes due to cancer or injury.
Our team includes:
- Specialist doctors (called Urologists), and urology nurses who perform your procedure and assess, treat and manage your care.
- Anaesthetists and anaesthetic nurses will administer your anaesthesia.
- Administration staff will assist with all levels of administration enquiries before and after your procedure.
Our Urologists are:
Name | Specialty and title |
Dr Andrew Richards | Urology. Department head. |
Dr Alistair Cameron-Strange | Urology |
Dr Tom Jarvis | Urology |
Dr Richard Savdie | Urology |
Dr Ranjan Arianayagam | Urology |
We have the following clinics for those living in the community to come in and see a specialised doctor or nurse:
Urology Registrar Outpatient Clinic:
You will see a specialised urology doctor at this clinic. You need a referral from your GP to access this clinic. Our doctor will look at all referrals and schedule appointments based on the severity of the conditions.
This clinic runs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Urology Continence Clinic
You will see a highly specialised clinical nurse specialist in this clinic. You need a referral from a Urologist (specialist doctor) to make an appointment. This clinic helps with:
- learning how to put your own catheter in
- bladder training
- pelvic floor exercises
- self-dilatation - inserting a tube in your urethra to stop it from narrowing
- percutaneous/ transdermal tibial nerve stimulation - helps with overactive bladder.
- Government funding including clinical support letters.
- continence advice - using pads and clamp and other aids and equipment.
This clinic runs Wednesdays to Fridays.
Nurses Urology Clinic
You will see specialised urology nurses who can help with:
- testing whether your urinary catheter can be removed
- inserting urinary catheters
- changing suprapubic catheters
- bladder scans and looking at flow of urine
- referrals to community nurses.
If you are coming to our outpatient clinics:
To attend the Urology Registrar Clinic, you will need a referral from your local doctor (GP). Once we receive your referral our doctors will schedule appointments based on how severe your condition is. Our administration staff will then contact you via letter or email with an appointment date.
If we have your current mobile phone number, you will receive a reminder via text messages 5 and 3 days before to your clinic appointment. Please confirm your appointment by replying to this message.
If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, please call our department on 02 9382 2090. Rescheduling may mean lengthy delays.
If you need assistance before your next clinic appointment, see your GP or if it is an emergency, please attend your nearest hospital emergency department.
If you are coming to our centre for a procedure:
Our hospital admissions office will contact you directly to offer you a date and time for your procedure.
If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, please call our admissions office on
02 9382 1455.
For our outpatient clinic, please bring:
- Medicare card/private health insurance details if you are privately insured.
- List of current medications.
- Any recent test results or scans.
- A support person.
For a procedure, please bring:
- Medicare card
- List of medications
- Recent test results, X-rays and scans
Please do not bring jewellery, valuables or large amounts of money. The hospital cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage of your property.
Remove nail polish and shellac.
If your procedure involves a General Anaesthetic or sedation, you need to arrange a responsible adult to take you home afterwards and stay with you overnight. The procedure cannot go ahead if there is not a responsible adult who can do this. On admission the nurses must get a mobile/phone number to contact that person, if not, we may have to reschedule to a time that is suitable for that person to collect you after your procedure.
Please let us know if you need an interpreter before your appointment date. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and our service.
Murnaghan Urology Centre
How we can help you
We offer a range of urology medical and surgical services to people in hospital and those living in the community. Urology diagnoses and treats problems with your kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters, bladder, urethra, and male reproductive organs like the prostate, testes, and penis. We have specialised doctors and nurses and work with a range of other health professionals to help you.
Opening hours:
7.00 am - 6.30 pm Monday to Friday
Monday - Our centre provides services to children from Sydney Children's Hospital
Tuesday to Friday - Our centre provides services to adults from Prince of Wales Hospital
Manager:
Maria Pais
How to find us:
Level 3, Clinical Sciences Building, Prince of Wales Hospital (building 8 on our campus map).
We provide a wide range of procedures to help you if you have:
Urinary tract infections (UTIs):
- Urethritis - urethral infections
- Cystitis - bladder infections
- Pyelonephritis - kidney infections
Urinary tract blockages and retention:
- Tumors in your pelvis
- Stones - these can be in any part of your urinary tract and we treat with a high powered laser.
- Narrowing of your urethra (tube that carries urine away from your bladder)
- Trauma
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia of the prostate - enlarged prostate in men
We also look at how your bladder is working through a procedure called Urodynamic Studies.
We can help you with the following services:
- Cystoscopy - we examine your bladder and urethra using instruments that have an small camera.
- Ureteroscopy - to examine and/or to treat stones in your ureter, the tube connecting the kidney to the bladder. We can also take a biopsy (small amount of tissue) to examine an area of concern in your ureter.
- Pyeloscopy - treats stones in your kidney.
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) - surgical procedure to remove large kidney stones.
- Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) - this widens your urethra for better flow of urine.
- Transurethral resection of Bladder tumor (TURBT) - is a procedure to remove tumor in your bladder.
- Botox injection - to relax you bladder and relieve the feeling of needing to pass urine constantly.
- Inserting a suprapubic catheter (SPC) - inserting a tube through your abdomen into your bladder to drain urine. This is a long-term solution for non-functioning bladders.
Other surgeries we can do:
- Circumcision- removing the foreskin of the penis due tightening.
- Vasectomy - Male sterilization.
- Orchidectomy - removal of the testes due to cancer or injury.
Our team includes:
- Specialist doctors (called Urologists), and urology nurses who perform your procedure and assess, treat and manage your care.
- Anaesthetists and anaesthetic nurses will administer your anaesthesia.
- Administration staff will assist with all levels of administration enquiries before and after your procedure.
Our Urologists are:
Name | Specialty and title |
Dr Andrew Richards | Urology. Department head. |
Dr Alistair Cameron-Strange | Urology |
Dr Tom Jarvis | Urology |
Dr Richard Savdie | Urology |
Dr Ranjan Arianayagam | Urology |
We have the following clinics for those living in the community to come in and see a specialised doctor or nurse:
Urology Registrar Outpatient Clinic:
You will see a specialised urology doctor at this clinic. You need a referral from your GP to access this clinic. Our doctor will look at all referrals and schedule appointments based on the severity of the conditions.
This clinic runs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Urology Continence Clinic
You will see a highly specialised clinical nurse specialist in this clinic. You need a referral from a Urologist (specialist doctor) to make an appointment. This clinic helps with:
- learning how to put your own catheter in
- bladder training
- pelvic floor exercises
- self-dilatation - inserting a tube in your urethra to stop it from narrowing
- percutaneous/ transdermal tibial nerve stimulation - helps with overactive bladder.
- Government funding including clinical support letters.
- continence advice - using pads and clamp and other aids and equipment.
This clinic runs Wednesdays to Fridays.
Nurses Urology Clinic
You will see specialised urology nurses who can help with:
- testing whether your urinary catheter can be removed
- inserting urinary catheters
- changing suprapubic catheters
- bladder scans and looking at flow of urine
- referrals to community nurses.
If you are coming to our outpatient clinics:
To attend the Urology Registrar Clinic, you will need a referral from your local doctor (GP). Once we receive your referral our doctors will schedule appointments based on how severe your condition is. Our administration staff will then contact you via letter or email with an appointment date.
If we have your current mobile phone number, you will receive a reminder via text messages 5 and 3 days before to your clinic appointment. Please confirm your appointment by replying to this message.
If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, please call our department on 02 9382 2090. Rescheduling may mean lengthy delays.
If you need assistance before your next clinic appointment, see your GP or if it is an emergency, please attend your nearest hospital emergency department.
If you are coming to our centre for a procedure:
Our hospital admissions office will contact you directly to offer you a date and time for your procedure.
If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, please call our admissions office on
02 9382 1455.
For our outpatient clinic, please bring:
- Medicare card/private health insurance details if you are privately insured.
- List of current medications.
- Any recent test results or scans.
- A support person.
For a procedure, please bring:
- Medicare card
- List of medications
- Recent test results, X-rays and scans
Please do not bring jewellery, valuables or large amounts of money. The hospital cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage of your property.
Remove nail polish and shellac.
If your procedure involves a General Anaesthetic or sedation, you need to arrange a responsible adult to take you home afterwards and stay with you overnight. The procedure cannot go ahead if there is not a responsible adult who can do this. On admission the nurses must get a mobile/phone number to contact that person, if not, we may have to reschedule to a time that is suitable for that person to collect you after your procedure.
Please let us know if you need an interpreter before your appointment date. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and our service.
Chaplaincy - Spiritual and Pastoral Care
How we can help you
Chaplains are available to all patients and their families, no matter their religious background, spiritual beliefs or lack of belief. Our chaplains offer support, comfort, a listening ear, and the offer of prayers, rites or rituals depending on your specific wants and needs. You can interact with chaplains as we make our regular ward visits, or you can ask the ward clerk, your nurse, social worker or the switchboard operator to contact a Chaplain for you. Chaplains available on site include representatives of different faiths including Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Christian (Protestant, Greek Orthodox, and Roman Catholic).
Opening hours
Our chaplaincy service is available for pastoral care during the day and after hours for emergencies only.
How to find our Chapel
Our Chapel is located opposite the Pharmacy in the Barker street entrance foyer of the Prince of Wales Hospital. (See our campus map)
Information about how to get to our Randwick campus
Our chaplaincy service is available for pastoral care during the day and after hours for emergencies only.
If you would like to make a referral to the Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Service then please telephone our Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Enquiry line on 02 9382 2093 and leave a message.
Chaplaincy - Spiritual and Pastoral Care
How we can help you
Chaplains are available to all patients and their families, no matter their religious background, spiritual beliefs or lack of belief. Our chaplains offer support, comfort, a listening ear, and the offer of prayers, rites or rituals depending on your specific wants and needs. You can interact with chaplains as we make our regular ward visits, or you can ask the ward clerk, your nurse, social worker or the switchboard operator to contact a Chaplain for you. Chaplains available on site include representatives of different faiths including Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Christian (Protestant, Greek Orthodox, and Roman Catholic).
Opening hours
Our chaplaincy service is available for pastoral care during the day and after hours for emergencies only.
How to find our Chapel
Our Chapel is located opposite the Pharmacy in the Barker street entrance foyer of the Prince of Wales Hospital. (See our campus map)
Information about how to get to our Randwick campus
Our chaplaincy service is available for pastoral care during the day and after hours for emergencies only.
If you would like to make a referral to the Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Service then please telephone our Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Enquiry line on 02 9382 2093 and leave a message.