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Rehabilitation Clinic
Location and Contact
Facility: Nepean Hospital
Address: Level 1 North Block
Phone: 4734 1492 or 4734 1795
Fax: 4734 3933
Referral Criteria
>18yrs
Lives within NBMLHD
Decreased function due to:
- Orthopaedic – related conditions e.g. fractures, post joint replacements
- Deconditioning – e.g. after medical (post pneumonia) and surgical (post abdominal surgery) conditions
- Neurologic – e.g. stroke, Parkinson’s disease, GBS, MS, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, motor neuron disease, polio
- Spinal conditions – e.g. spinal cord injuries, compression, post-surgery
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
Patient and family contact details need to be documented
Referral Requirements and Pre Diagnosis
Recent pathology, imaging (CT scans, X-rays or MRI results)
List of current medications
Usual gait aids, prosthesis/orthotics
Clinic Days
| Speciality Clinic |
Day(s) of Clinic |
| Rehabilitation |
Monday
Friday
|
Friday, 21 July 2017 12:07:12 PM