Urgent or Routine Referral

Contents Using this pathway ...... 1 Statewide Referral Criteria ...... 1 Alfred Health – Alfred -Specialist Consulting Clinics - Neurology Clinic ...... 2 Monash Health – Dandenong Hospital – Neurology Clinic ...... 2 Monash Health – Clayton – Neurology Clinic ...... 3 Peninsula Health – Frankston Hospital – Neurology Clinic ...... 3 Alfred Health-Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer(s) ...... 4 Monash Health-Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer(s) ...... 4 Peninsula Health-Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer(s) ...... 4

Using this pathway 1. Check the relevant statewide referral criteria by following the relevant link below. 2. Prepare the required information and refer to the appropriate service. 3. If appropriate and with patient consent, contact the Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer from the relevant service. 4. Inform the patient to take a copy of the referral and any medications to the hospital.

Statewide Referral Criteria

• Epilepsy and seizures • Movement disorders and dystonia

• Headache • Stroke or transient ischaemic attack

• Motor weakness or paraesthesia • Vertigo (Neurology)

Alfred Health – Alfred Hospital -Specialist Consulting Clinics - Neurology Clinic

REFERRAL OPTIONS Service-specific criteria

Phone (03) 9076-0900 Pre-referral guidelines Exclusion criteria: Fax (03) 9076-6938 Referral • patients who are being treated for the Form Download referral same condition at another Victorian form Public Hospital Website • Children under 18 years of age Alfred Hospital -

Neurology Clinic Information for referrer

Urgent referrals: Contact the Neurology Registrar via switchboard on (03) 9076 2000 & fax referral to (03) 9076-6938.

For general neurology advice, phone (03) 9903- 0900.

The Alfred Neurology Unit provides a 24-hour emergency general neurology and stroke service. Specialist Consulting Clinics Hospital contact details Alfred Health - Alfred Hospital Phone (03) 9076-2000 (switchboard) Department of Neurology, Centre Block, Fax (03) 9076-6063 Level 4 Email [email protected] 55 Commercial Road Website VIC 3004

Monash Health – Dandenong Hospital – Neurology Clinic

REFERRAL OPTIONS Service-specific criteria

Phone 1300 342 273 Pre-referral guidelines Outpatient enquiries Exclusions: Fax • Patients under 18 years of age (03) 9594-2273 • Patients requiring Deep Brain Stimulation Referral Download referral form (DBS) Form

Dandenong Hospital – Neurology Information for referrer Website Clinic To discuss complex & urgent referrals contact on call registrar via the Monash Health switchboard on: (03) 9594 6666. Specialist Clinics Hospital contact details Outpatient Neurology Clinic Phone (03) 9554-1000 Dandenong Hospital (03) 9554-1120 135 David Street Dandenong VIC 3175 Email [email protected] Website Dandenong Hospital

Monash Health – Monash Medical Centre Clayton – Neurology Clinic REFERRAL OPTIONS Service-specific criteria

Phone 1300 342 273 Pre-referral guidelines Outpatient enquiries Exclusions: Fax (03) 9594-2273 • Patients under 18 years of age

• Patients requiring Deep Brain Stimulation Download referral form Referral (DBS) Form

Monash Medical Centre – Information for referrer Website Neurology Unit Neurology clinic available at Monash Medical

Centre. Referrals only accepted by fax.

To discuss complex & urgent referrals contact on call registrar via the Monash Health switchboard on: (03) 9594 6666. Outpatient Neurology Clinic Hospital contact details Monash Medical Centre Phone (03) 9594-6666 246 Clayton Rd Fax (03) 9594-6111 Clayton VIC 3168 Email [email protected] Website Monash Medical Centre

Peninsula Health – Frankston Hospital – Neurology Clinic

REFERRAL OPTIONS Service-specific criteria

Phone (03) 9788-2600 Referral Guidelines Fax (03) 9788-1879 Information for referrer Referral Mastercare ReferralNet system is the Form preferred referral tool or use the Referral should be addressed to the Head of Unit General Practice referral Head of Unit - Dr Ernie Butler

Website Peninsula Health – Specialist Outpatient Clinic

Specialist Outpatient Clinic Hospital contact details Frankston Hospital Phone (03) 9784-7777 Hastings Road Website Frankston Hospital Frankston VIC 3199

Alfred Health-Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer(s)

Call 0419 592 207 to speak to an Aboriginal Liaison Officer (or call Social Work on 9076 3026)

Monash Health-Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer(s)

Call: 0439 288 372 for MMC Clayton and Casey or 0418 785 350 for Dandenong Hospital to speak with one of the Aboriginal Liaison Officers

Peninsula Health-Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer(s)

Call switch on 9784 7777 and ask for one of the Aboriginal Liaison Officers