Telehealth – Residential Aged Care Facilities New
| Residential care emergencies - Royal Melbourne Hospital Inreach service This service provides an alternative to Emergency Department presentation for patients in Residential care facilities (both low and high care) in the Melbourne Health catchment. Contact the Inreach Service on 0448570420, or click on the link above for more information. |
Residents of aged care facilities are amongst the frailest of Australians, often having complex care needs requiring a multidisciplinary approach to health, however these people often experience difficulties in accessing the services of GPs and allied health professionals.
Melbourne General practice Network offers a number of services to support GPs to provide care to their patients who reside in aged care facilities.
Medical Care Of Older Persons In Residential Aged Care Facilities The RACGP 'Silver Book' 4th edition. Edited by Dr Denise Ruth.
For a copy of this book email admin@mgpn.com.au or phone on (03) 9347 1188.
