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Memory/Cognitive Disorders
Location and Contact
Facility: Nepean Hospital
Address: Level 1 North Block
Phone: 4734 1492 or 4734 1795
Fax: 4734 3933
Referral Criteria
>70yrs of age
Or
>65yrs with multiple chronic and complex issues
Or
>55yrs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
How to Refer
GP to write detailed referral letter
Referrals are to be faxed to clinic
Referrals are then triaged
The patient will either be called or sent a letter regarding appointment details
Family contact details need to be documented
Referral Requirements and Pre Diagnosis
Specific pathology required pre appointment:
- Vitamin B12
- Folate
- TFT
- FBC
- EUC
- LFT
Concord informant questionnaire of diagnosis of dementia needs to be completed either by patient or carer pre appointment to any memory clinics
Bring any recent imaging results
Clinic Days
| Speciality Clinic |
Day(s) of Clinic |
| Memory/Cognitive Disorders |
Tuesday
Wednesday
|
Friday, 21 July 2017 12:02:40 PM