Geriatricians

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 electronically via Healthlink by the clinic in advance before an appointment can be scheduled. 

Referrals must include the following:

1. Name of the Geriatrician/Staff Specialist, date of referral, GP or Specialists name, practice name, provider number and signature.
2. Name, address, date of birth of patient, Medicare and/or DVA number, Carer details or person to be contacted about the appointment – including name and telephone number, country of birth and if an interpreter is required.
3. Reason for referral.
4. Relevant medical history.
5. Current medications.
6. 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.

A GP or Specialist must submit an Electronic Referral via Healthlink and complete all relevant information required.

Appointments cannot be made over the telephone without a valid referral being received via Healthlink. Once the referral is received, it will be triaged by the Geriatrician/Staff Specialists and administrative staff will contact you with an appointment.

If you are a GP and require assistance with submitting your electronic referral, please contact our office via email – SESLHD-Geris@health.nsw.gov.au and our administrative staff can send you a fact sheet on how to refer electronically through Healthlink. 

Yes

6 to 9 months waiting list.

Referrals will be triaged and prioritised by Geriatrician/Staff Specialists

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