Referring patients to outpatient rehabilitation services
For more information on access to oupatient rehabilitation please contact the Day Therapy Hotline 02 9488 0169.
For all other matters, GPs can email nicola.pellegrini@healthscope.com.au
Information for GPs
Referring patients to inpatient rehabilitation services
To make a referral, please contact the Patient Intake Officer on 02 9488 0189, or use the eReferral portal.
Alternatively, please complete the referral form and return to ldhreferral@healthscope.com.au or fax to 02 9449 697
Rehabilitation Admission Criteria
Orthopaedic Rehabilitation – Reduced mobility, function or confidence following:
- Elective orthopaedic surgery
- Fractures – visiting Orthopaedic Surgeon available for consultation reducing need to attend public fracture clinic
Neurological Rehabilitation
- Stroke – improving mobility and function following stroke
- Parkinson’s Disease optimisation including medication adjustment (visiting Neurologist available for consultation)
Reconditioning – Reduced mobility, function or confidence following acute illness, fall or injury
- Falls without fracture – including falls education, fear of falling, reconditioning, occupational therapy review
- Recovery following cardiorespiratory illness (exacerbation of heart failure, COVID, Influenza or bacterial pneumonia)
- Recovery following prolonged hospital admission or deconditioning
- Back pain – improving pain management, mobility and return to daily activities
Amputee
- Upper limb strengthening, balance retraining, compensatory strategies, wheelchair prescription, equipment and home modifications
Subacute Medical Admissions
Infections: Non-complex infection requiring short term IV antibiotics (e.g., cellulitis, urinary tract infections, respiratory infections without significant oxygen requirement)
Wound Management: Including complex post-surgical wounds, diabetic and vascular ulcers, pressure injuries and VAC dressings – visiting Vascular Surgeon available for consultation
New Stoma management and education
Pain Management with support from visiting Pain Specialist
- Bariatric patients >150 kg or requiring 3 assist with lifter
- High Cost PBS Medications
- Behavioural concerns, aggressive behaviour or unstable mental health
- Patients at risk of absconding
- Paediatric patients
- Respite Care (no contract for respite or patients awaiting nursing home placement only)
Referral Flow
1) Patient meets admission criteria
Requires in‑patient admission (Rehabilitation or Medical) and is medically assessed as stable for transfer.
2) During Business Hours
Intake Managers: Kylie & Czaryna
Phone: 0421 053 413
Email: LDHreferral@healthscope.com.au
Please include: reason for referral, patient health summary, health fund, and contact details.
After hours: 9488 0109 / 0438 792 915
3) Intake review
LDH Intake Manager assesses suitability, liaises with admitting doctor, and completes fund check.
4) Approval & Bed Allocation
Health fund confirmed and bed available.
Next: Intake Manager contacts patient directly to arrange admission date and time.