GP Access
Emergency Department |
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The Emergency Department at The Royal Melbourne Hospital provides care to the highest acuity emergency patients in Victoria. More than 55,000 patients attend the department annually, including 3000 trauma cases. The new $53 million Emergency Department redevelopment was completed in September 2009 and officially opened in October 2009. The expanded facility significantly boosts capacity to treat more patients and meet growing demand. By 2015, the department estimates it will treat more than 64,000 patients annually.
GP Referrals
To refer a patient or to ask for advice, please feel free to telephone the duty consultant as per contact details below.
| Location |
RMH Ground floor, Grattan St Parkville VIC 3050 (Enter via Grattan St) |
| Phone |
(03) 9342 7009 or (03) 9342 7666 |
| Fax |
(03) 9342 7166 |
A phone call to Emergency Department should always accompany a faxed referral. Referrals can be made using the Victorian Statewide Referral Form (VSRF) or faxed letter. Click here for the VSRF.
Residential care emergencies - Inreach service
This service provides an alternative to Emergency Department presentation for patients in Residential care facilities (both low and high care) in the Melbourne Health catchment.
RMH specialist nursing staff receive referrals and review patients in the facility.
Services
- On-site specialist nursing assessment with medical consultation
- Pathology
- Radiology
- In-dwelling catheter management
- Access to specialist services e.g. PEG management, chronic wound management, palliative care
- Streamlined referral to HITH if required
- Geriatrician telephone advice
GP referrals and enquiries:
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0448 570 420 |
Hours
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Mon-Fri 7am - 9pm
Sat-Sun 8am - 6pm
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Further information
Click here for further Emergency Department information.
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