Central Coast Local Health District Update – 12 March 2014

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?
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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:
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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]