Paediatric orthopaedics clinic
| Description of the services | Children are seen by orthopaedic surgeons, orthotist, physiotherapists and plaster nurses. Many children are managed on a long term basis. |
| Eligibility criteria | For children with orthopaedic problems or with complex fractures requiring specialists opinion |
| GP Investigations to be performed | Recent diagnostic images and other reports as relevant |
| Cost | Nil to clients eligible for Medicare. Note: Patients ineligible for Medicare will be charged a fee for all services provided |
| Where | Outpatient Services MMC Clayton |
| When | Thurs 8:30 am - 12 noon (weekly) |
| Staff | Clinic Head: Mr John Griffiths 9594 3044 |
| External referral process | 1300 3 iCARE - ACCESS UNIT T: 1300 3 iCARE - 1300 342 273 F: 959 iCARE - 9594 2273 NB: GP’s are requested to refer onto this service using the Victorian Statewide Referral Form housed in most clinical software. More information on VSRF – www.gpv.org.au then click on Resources or contact your local Divisions of General Practice. |
| Internal referral process | T: Extension 49888 F: 959 iCARE – 9594 2273 |
| Last updated and approved | November 2005 |
| Clinic Number | 157C |
