Spinal Rehabilitation Clinic
Patient information
What we do
We do assessments and care recommendations for GPs, specialists or allied health for people with problems from spinal cord injury or damage, especially non-traumatic causes. This includes problems such as nerve pain, muscle spasms, or bladder and bowel incontinence. We may also make suggestions about other health care disciplines or community services that could be of help and recommendations for prevention of problems.
How to access this clinic
Referral from your GP
You need an online, eReferral from your GP or medical practitioner to access this service.
Your doctor will need to send your referral to us using our online system - Consultmed eReferral. We will be in contact with you in clinically recommended times, depending on waiting list length. If there is no waiting list, you will receive an appointment booking letter or we will contact you to arrange a suitable time.
What to bring
Every time you come
- Medicare card
- Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
- Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
- Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
- Previous X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
- Medicines you need to take while you are here
- List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
- Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed
For a clinic appointment
- Your appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- TAC or WorkCover claim number (if relevant)
Clinic times
| Day | Campus | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Caulfield Hospital | Afternoon |
Clinic consultants
- A/Prof Peter New: Rehabilitation Medicine