Geriatric Services
We diagnose and treat conditions that are common in older patients.
As Geriatricians and aged care specialists, we diagnose and treat conditions that are common in older patients.
checkViewport(), 100)"> What we do
We diagnose and treat conditions that are common in older patients including specific problems such as memory issues, problems with falls and movement, incontinence and other general health conditions and geriatric syndromes.
We aim to provide a holistic and personalised approach for each patient.
Services we provide
- EDGE team (Emergency Department Geriatrics Over-Eighty) – an acute geriatric service similar to the Acute Medical Unit aimed at older patients
- Inpatient Geriatric Ward – for older patients requiring more specialised geriatric care
- Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) unit at Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre
- Geriatric Rehabilitation at Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre
- Specialist Geriatric unit at Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre - caring for patients with BSPD due to dementia
- Ortho-geriatric service – a shared-care model caring for older patients presenting with a fractured hip
- Care Awaiting Placement (CAPS) in a residential aged care facility (Lourdes Valley and Hampstead Centre)
- Consult liaison services.
Community based outreach services
- Geriatrics In-The Home (GITH)
- Referrals to GITH are considered for patients who:
- are over 65 years or older, or 50 years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) who reside in the CALHN catchment area
- have potential for improvement in health and function within the duration of GITH (around 10 days)
- require a multidisciplinary approach
- have access to a telephone at home
- have a safe home environment for staff to visit
- Referrals to GITH are considered for patients who:
- Multi-disciplinary Community Geriatric Service (MCGS)
- See the MCGS fact sheet for information on referrals to this multi-disciplinary service, based at Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre.
checkViewport(), 100)"> Where to find us
We offer a variety of outpatient clinics in metro and regional areas, with our Geriatricians responsible for triaging patients to required and appropriate services once referrals are made.
checkViewport(), 100)"> General geriatric, memory and aged care clinic
The general geriatric, memory and aged care clinic aims to look at elderly patients with multiple co-morbidities.
This may be a combination of:
- memory or cognitive issues
- frailty
- falls
- general medical issues.
This clinic is held in three different locations.
Adelaide
Operates twice a week
Outpatients clinic
1/21 North Terrace
Adelaide 5000
(Opposite the RAH)
Mount Barker
Operates fortnightly
Mount Barker Community Centre
Geriatrician Clinic
87 Wellington Road
Mt Barker 5251
Port Augusta
Operates monthly
Port Augusta Hospital
71 Hospital Road
Port Augusta 5700
checkViewport(), 100)"> Who we are
Our specialised team works in a variety of clinical settings and include:
- consultant specialist geriatricians
- nurse consultants
- trainee doctors
- specialist nurses and therapists.
checkViewport(), 100)"> Geriatricians
- Dr Ishita Batta - Head of Unit, Department of Geriatric and Rehabilitation Medicine
- Dr Ayesha Mohamed
- Dr Shirantha Adikari
- Dr Haresh Arunasalam
- Associate Prof. Toby Commerford
- Dr Miriam Cursaro
- Dr Chloe Furst
- Dr Monowar Hossain
- Dr Jessica Huang
- Dr Lucy Pittolo
- Dr Alex Popescu
- Dr Reena Tewari
- Dr Catherine Wilkes
- Dr Ashlesha Vaidya
- Dr Stephanie Wong
- Dr David Yu
You need a written referral from your general practitioner (GP) to access our outpatient clinic services.
Once your referral has been received it will be triaged according to clinical urgency. Patients will then receive a letter with an appointment date, time and location to see a specialist. **CHECK SMS, PHONE CALLS**
checkViewport(), 100)"> Assessment
A Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) is usually carried out on each patient to assess and treat a variety of conditions common in older and more frail individuals.
Our ultimate goal is to improve patients' physical and mental health and promote independence and quality of life, through providing a holistic and personalised approach for each patient that is referred to us.
checkViewport(), 100)"> What to bring to your appointment
Patients attending clinic appointments within our services are encouraged to bring:
- a close family member or carer for collateral information gathering
- your Medicare and/or Pension cards
- a list of current medications/Webster packs
- any results for recent tests – including blood tests and X-rays/scans
- completed questionnaire form that was sent out with your appointment letter (if relevant)
- glasses, hearing aids and any walking aids.
Outpatient services
Find out information about specialist outpatient appointments, how to be referred, plus information when attending an outpatient clinic.
A written referral from a GP or specialist is required for patients to access this service.
CURRENT VERSION
Written referrals need to be faxed or emailed to the Outpatients department **E-referrals CHECK**
Check the CPC triage and referral guidelines.
Once your referral has been received it will be triaged according to clinical urgency.
Patients will then receive a letter with an appointment date, time and location to see a specialist in the team. **SMS or Phone calls - CHECK**
We do NOT accept referrals for capacity assessments.
Internal referrals should utilise M60.
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STANDARDISED MESSAGE - DRAFT
Referrals via the e-referrals pathway is preferred.
Follow the CPC triage and referral guidelines.
To ensure timely triage, include all demographic and clinical details.
All referrals are triaged according to clinical urgency.
Patients who are unstable and requiring immediate assessment should be sent directly to the Emergency Department.
For urgent referrals, if you are concerned about any delay of the appointment or if there is any deterioration in patient condition, contact the registrar to discuss.
Registrars are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
checkViewport(), 100)"> General geriatric, memory and aged care clinic
The general geriatric, memory and aged care clinic aims to look at elderly patients with multiple co-morbidities.
This may be a combination of:
- memory or cognitive issues
- frailty
- falls
- general medical issues.
This clinic is held in three different locations.
Adelaide
Operates twice a week
Outpatients clinic
1/21 North Terrace
Adelaide 5000
(Opposite the RAH)
Mount Barker
Operates fortnightly
Mount Barker Community Centre
Geriatrician Clinic
87 Wellington Road
Mt Barker 5251
Port Augusta
Operates monthly
Port Augusta Hospital
71 Hospital Road
Port Augusta 5700
checkViewport(), 100)"> Rapid Access Clinic
The Rapid Access Clinic enables the rapid assessment of patients that need to be seen more urgently.
In considering referrals to this service we aim to provide a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) in the first instance.
Please ensure a detailed clinical report accompanies the referral for this service.
Alternatively, discuss the case with the on-call consult geriatrician or registrar. Patients are triaged once referred.
Patients can only attend the Rapid Access Clinic at the Adelaide metro outpatient clinic only.
checkViewport(), 100)"> Regional patients
Include a request for a regional location appointment for either of our two sites at Mount Barker or Port Augusta in your written referral.