General Geriatric Clinic is a geriatrician (a doctor who specialises in the care of older people) led service. We offer comprehensive geriatric assessment of older people with multiple and complex medical issues. These may include, but are not limited to:
- older people at risk of falls
- those who need to use multiple medications
- those with memory decline
- osteoporosis.
About this service
At the General Geriatric Clinic, one of our consultant geriatricians will carry out a comprehensive geriatric assessment, including an initial assessment by one of our nurses.
Once we’ve finished the clinical assessment and discussed our findings with you, we’ll send a letter to your referring doctor.
This letter usually includes:
- a provisional diagnosis
- suggested investigations
- referral to appropriate allied health services and
- ongoing treatment.
Who we care for
Our services are available for patients referred by their General Practitioner or other medical practitioner.
We usually accept referrals for people aged 65 years and older, or 45 years and older for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Island peoples.
We offer services for free if you have a Medicare Card or an Asylum seeker card.
How to access this service
Your general practitioner or medical practitioner will organise for you to access this service.
What to expect
We triage all referrals received during weekdays within 24 hours and you will be booked to attend the next available appointment.
You will receive a letter to confirm your appointment date and time.
What to bring to your appointment
- Medicare card
- Any letters or correspondence from your General Practitioner
- Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
- Medicines you need to take while you are here
- List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
- Previous x-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
Where we’re located
Brindabella Day and Ambulatory Rehabilitation Service, University of Canberra Hospital.
We have directions to the University of Canberra Hospital.
Information for referrers
Please see Community HealthPathways for detailed referral criteria and information.
Referral options:
- Phone: (02) 5124 0200
- Acute phone: (02) 5124 2926
- Fax: (02) 5124 5600
- SmartForm