Geriatricians
The Geriatrician service provides:
- Medical consultation and management.
- Psychogeriatric consultation and management.
Must be referred by a GP or medical officer.
A person with aged care illnesses requiring a medical or Psychogeriatric consult.
A referral letter from a GP or Specialist must be received by the clinic in advance of the scheduled appointment either by fax or in person on the day and must include the following:
- Name of the specific geriatrician, date of referral, GP or Specialists name, practice, provider number and signature
- Name, address, date of birth of patient, Medicare and/or DVA number, country of birth and if an interpreter is required.
- Reason for referral.
- Relevant medical history.
- Current medications.
- Recent pathology or x-ray results.
Exclusion Criteria:
People requiring social or functional assessment without the need for a medical Psychogeriatric or general Aged Care Assessment should be referred to Southcare indicating service/s required.
Fax a letter of referral [must indicate if URGENT] to (02) 9540 7870
Email a referral to SESLHD-Geris@health.nsw.gov.au
By phone (02) 9540 7109
4 to 8 months waiting list.
However, URGENT clients will be seen earlier.
Medicare bulk billed.
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 us on 9540 7109