Outpatients
Our outpatient services
We assist all medical and surgical specialties in their care of patients who do not need hospital admission and perform minor surgery in ophthalmology.
New patients can be referred to us, as can existing patients who require follow-up care after discharge or surgery.
We liaise closely with the Pre-admission Clinic to ensure optimal care for patients being admitted for surgery.
Patient information
Read more about the outpatients service, including clinic locations, changing appointments and what to bring to your appointment.
Please note that appointment times are guides only. Waiting times between clinics will vary and several clinics run together.
To cancel or reschedule an appointment, please call Outpatient Direct (not the clinic) on 1300 855 275. Read how to manage your outpatient appointment using Outpatient Direct (external site).
Outpatient audit
South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) commenced an outpatient reform project in July 2019.
Information for GPs
Contact
Nurse Manager, Non Admitted Patient Services
Phone: 9431 3333
Fax: 9431 2338
Email: Geraldine.Lavery@health.wa.gov.au
Referrals
All routine general referrals should be made through the Central Referral Service (external site).
Immediate/urgent referrals
If the patient requires urgent review in a specialist clinic you must:
- first discuss this with the relevant registrar or consultant via switchboard on 9431 3333
- fax the referral (with any attached reports), clearly marked 'urgent' and stating the name of the doctor you have spoken to, to the Fremantle Hospital Central Receipting Clinic on 9431 2009 or to the departmental fax if so directed.
- ensure the fax header clearly identifies:
- patient's name
- clinic referred to
- appointment date
- total number of pages
Please refer to GP Liaison for further information.