The Infusion Centre is a day unit that sees patients for various types of infusions, including iron. Referrals Please complete the referral form and fax the referral together with all the required information to the Infusion Centre. Please note that incomplete referrals will be returned to the referring practitioner. We accept GP and specialist referrals …
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Urology Oncology Clinic
Peninsula Health’s Urology Oncology is for patients with likely or confirmed urological cancer. 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 (03) 9125 9846 Categories for Appointment Clinical Description Wait times estimate Category 1 – …
Chronic Wound Clinic
The Chronic Wound Clinic (CWC) is staffed by geriatricians and specialised wound nurse consultants. Clients with wounds that have not progressed through the stages of healing normally are eligible to utilise the services offered by this clinic. A comprehensive wound assessment is conducted and the patient is provided with a comprehensive management plan and follow …
Breast Surgery Clinic
Peninsula Health provides assessment and diagnostic for breast symptoms or signs. 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 (03) 9125 9846 Please note: The referral should not be given to the patient to arrange …
Medical Oncology Clinic
Peninsula Health’s Medical Oncology Clinics operate at both Frankston and Rosebud Hospitals, and treat patients with diagnosed or suspected solid tumours. Main tumour streams managed at Peninsula Health are: Peninsula Health also runs a weekly Oncology Research Clinic for patients participating in clinical trials, and twice weekly OASIS (Oncology and Supportive Intervention Service) Clinics which offer …
Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Clinic
The Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Clinic assists patients with restricted airflow and breathing problems. There is no separate COPD clinic. Your patient will be given an appointment in another respiratory clinic based on clinical need and appointment availability for patients with COPD with special needs or complications. Referrals Referral addressed to named head …
Pleural Disease Clinic
The Pleural Disease Clinic is held once a month for the evaluation of significantly sized unilateral pleural effusions. Referrals The GP Referral Template located within the Mastercare Referralnet system is the preferred referral tool. For faxed referrals: FAX 9125 9846 Eligibility Criteria Referrals must be accompanied by a current CT chest scan. Last update:
Low Risk Lung Nodule Clinic
The Low Risk Lung Nodule Clinic is a routine follow up clinic for patients with small pulmonary nodules which need observation. Referrals The GP Referral Template located within the Mastercare Referralnet system is the preferred referral tool. For faxed referrals: FAX 9125 9846 Eligibility Criteria All patients must have had a repeat chest CT scan. …
Lung Mass Clinic
The Lung Mass Clinic is for the URGENT evaluation of patients suspected of having a new lung cancer and in need of investigation. Referrals The GP Referral Template located within the Mastercare Referralnet system is the preferred referral tool. For faxed referrals: FAX 9125 9846 Eligibility Criteria All patients must have had a Chest CT …
Asthma Clinic
The Asthma Clinic is for the management of patients with severe asthma, requiring multiple courses of oral steroids or biological therapies. Referrals The GP Referral Template located within the Mastercare Referralnet system is the preferred referral tool. For faxed referrals: FAX 9125 9846 Exclusion Criteria Mild and Moderate asthma patients will not be seen as …