Medical Day Unit (MDU)

Patients can access medically required infusions to treat their medical conditions in the day unit. 

The MDU provides care for any adult patient that a doctor has referred to the unit.

Patients are accommodated in a comfortable recliner chair (or bed if required) during their infusion and a light diet and beverages are provided, each area has a television and daily papers are provided (you may wish to bring in your computer to watch videos if your stay is for a long period).

Patients will be given a date /time for their infusion and advised how long it will take and requested to present to the Medical Day Unit on the 4^th floor West Wing-Henry Bolte building - Grampians Health Ballarat.

If you are unable to attend your appointment please call MDU to advise us of this, so a rebooking can be attended.

Patients do not have to fast prior to receiving their infusion and can take their usual medications.

Patients can return to work and drive a vehicle unless they are to receive medications prior to their infusion

Patients are requested not to bring children with them, and if this must occur then a carer must accompany the child.

The referral process is by either Smart referral for the GPs and an MDU e-referral within Grampians Health Ballarat, if treatment is required urgently, medical practitioners could liaise directly with the Admitting Officer of the Emergency Department or the Admitting Unit of the day.