Peninsula Health’s Insulin Pump Clinic provides diabetes education.
Referrals
Referral addressed to named head of unit is preferred.
E-referral using the GP Referral Template located within the Mastercare Referralnet system is preferred.
For faxed referrals: FAX 9788 1879
Categories for appointment
| Clinical description | Timeframe for appointment | |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 Urgent | Recent pump initiation | 1-2 weeks |
| Category 2 Routine | All others | Next available appointment |
| Emergency | – Insulin Pump Faults – Acutely unwell – Diabetic Ketoacidosis – Severe hypoglycaemia | Insulin Pump Faults occurring Monday-Friday Business Hours PH: Diabetes Educator 9784 7625 for urgent appointment but otherwise via ED. Other conditions, via Emergency Department. |
Eligibility criteria
- 2 years or older
- Type 1 diabetes on insulin pump therapy or considering transfer to insulin pump therapy
- Patients attending PDC, YADS and Diabetes clinic with type 1 diabetes
Exclusions and alternative referral options
- Acutely unwell
- < 2years of age – Monash Health or Royal Children’s Hospital
- Alternative for adults – private services
Make a referral
All referrals to this clinic must contain the following information.
Referral: Date of referral, Speciality, Referring practitioner, Provider Number, Referrer’s signature.
Patient Demographic: Full name, Date of birth, Postal address, Contact numbers, Medicare Number, Interpreter required.
Clinical: Reason for referral, Duration of symptoms, Management to date, Past medical history, Current medications, Allergies, Diagnostics as per referral guidelines X-ray results/reports must be within the last 6 months.
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