Doctors or clinicians refer to a psychiatrist with admission rights at Vista Clinic.  Click here for a list of admitting psychiatrists.

Click here to download the pre-admission form

Admissions takes place between 07:00 and 16:00 at Vista Clinic’s admissions desk. This is a separate entrance to reception to protect patient’s dignity.

Emergencies will be admitted after those hours in ward Azalea.

•  Pre-authorisation number
• Medical aid membership card/medical aid certificate
• Patient’s identity document
• Payment (explained below)

Each medical aid determines their own benefits. Co-payments  (when applicable) must be settled on admission.

All private mental health care users must pay the full amount on admission.  Co-payments (as determined by medical aids) Credit card facilities (for such payments) are available at the clinic.

For more information regarding admissions, please contact Vista Clinic on (012) 664-0222.

The length of an admission will be determined by the following factors:

1. Medical aid benefits
2. A patient’s own progress, cooperation and individual circumstances
3. The therapeutic team