GP Collaboration Unit Central Coast Local Health District Update – 12 March 2014 Geriatrician assessments available now at CCLHD Did you know that Gosford and Wyong Hospitals now have 10 Geriatricians available to assess your 65yrs+ patients? Where are appointments available? In the outpatient clinic or via a home visit (where appropriate). Minimal wait time is expected for appointments. What is the referral process? Simply fax or mail your referral using the details below: Address referrals to: Fax number: Mailing address: For patients living in the Gosford area… The Department of Geriatric Medicine, Gosford Hospital 4320 2986 The Geriatric Department Gosford Hospital PO Box 361 Gosford NSW 2250 What should the referral include? The patient’s medical summary The reason for referral Current medications All recent relevant investigations. What if my referral is urgent? Please phone to discuss: Gosford Hospital Geriatric Medicine on 4320 2157 Wyong Hospital Geriatric Medicine on 4394 8099 For patients living in the Wyong area… The Department of Geriatric Medicine, Wyong Hospital 4394 8098 The Geriatric Department Wyong Hospital PO Box 4200 Lake Haven NSW 2263 Who are the Geriatricians? Gosford Hospital Dr Monwar Hossain Dr Jonathan Dent Dr Jenson Mak Dr Sunil Gupta Dr Thwin Bape Dr Navaratnasothie Vignakaran Wyong Hospital Dr Paul Regal Dr Tomiko Barrett Dr Khin Swe Ohn Dr Mahesh Naik Gynaecological Clinics – a Quick Guide for GPs Can the CCLHD Quick Guide to Gynaecological Services be improved? What is it? Due to GP demand, a guide was developed to assist GPs in using CCLHD Gynaecological Services. This was sent to practices in September 2013, and includes information about services provided, referral process and enquiry contact numbers. A copy of the guide is also available on the Medicare Local website using this link. Is it useful? Can we make it better? Please complete this 1 minute survey and let us know your thoughts. How can I find out more? For any enquires please contact the GP Collaboration Unit Acting Program Manager on [email protected] or 4320 3046. “ACCESS”, cutting edge STI and BBV surveillance in general practices: Want to be part of it? GP practices from the Gosford area are currently being sought to be involved in the Australian Collaboration for Coordinated Enhanced Sentinel Surveillance of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Blood Borne Viruses (ACCESS) project, a collaboration involving the Burnet Institute, the Kirby Institute and NRL. ACCESS collects information on the STI and BBV testing at general practices and inform Australia’s response to the sharp increase in STI and BBV cases observed over the last decade. GP Collaboration Unit All clinics that use Medical Director 3 or Best Practice are eligible to join and there is no additional work required by GPs – only routinely recorded information is collected. GPs involved will receive category 40 CPD points per triennium and personalised reports. New clinics will also be reimbursed with $750 for the time required to set up the system. For more information please read the attached ‘Overview of ACCESS’ or contact Caroline van Gemert, ACCESS Coordinator – Burnet Institute on 03 9282 2243 or [email protected] For any enquiries regarding the Local Health District update please contact: Claire Neilson Acting Program Manager, GP Collaboration Unit Ph: 4320 3046 Mob: 0434 011 551 Fax: 4320 5511 [email protected]
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