Falls and Mobility Clinic

 

The Falls and Mobility Clinic assesses people aged over 65 who are having falls where the cause is unknown. Assessment is completed by a Geriatrician. This is a Geriatrician only clinic.

Services Offered

• Specialist medical assessment by a Geriatrician.

• Information on appropriate falls prevention plan and recommendations for patient and GP.

• If indicated and appropriate, referral to Allied Health for assessment and therapy through Community Based Rehabilitation or appropriate local service.
  

Who May Use the Service?

• People aged over 65 who have an unclear cause of falls and require a geriatrician assessment 

• (Note: adults referred who report 1 fall or less in 6 months or have a known cause of falls may be redirected to Community Rehabilitation on consultation with the client)

• Must reside in the Cities of Brimbank, Hobson's Bay, Maribyrnong, Wyndham and the Shire of Melton

Clients excluded:

• Person is already receiving specialist input for a condition relating to their falls e.g. seeing a neurologist for Parkinson’s disease.

• People from care facilities with high care needs and/or severe cognitive impairments

• Referrals requesting allied health intervention only –should be referred directly to Community Based Rehabilitation

• People who live outside the above local city areas. Please contact our service to discuss the most appropriate clinic location.

How does the Clinic Operate?

• Medical assessments are by appointment at Sunshine Hospital.

• There is no fee involved and interpreters are always used if required.

• Transport must be arranged privately (i.e. by the patient).

Location

The Falls and Mobility Clinic is located at Sunshine Hospital, 176 Furlong Road St Albans, 3021

Referral

Referrals are accepted from a medical doctor or health professional. This includes Specialists, GPs and hospital departments. Referrals can be faxed or mailed.

Along with the referral we ask for any:

• Relevant specialist correspondence eg neurology, cardiology (if any)

• Recent hospital discharge summaries (if any)

• Relevant imaging reports eg CT brain, vertebral spine (if any)

• Recent pathology eg UEC, TSH, vitamin D levels (if any)

Contact Us

Falls & Mobility Clinic
Sunshine Hospital
176 Furlong Road
St Albans, 3021

Phone: 8345 1355
Fax: 8345 0777

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