Alfred Health GP News

June 2026

In this edition:

  • The Alfred launches first virtual ward for cardiac patients
  • Alfred Cancer Program ‘The Pulse of the Program’
  • Volunteer once a month with Street Side Medics
  • Quick Reference Guide for contacts at Alfred Health for GPs

Referral guideline updates

  • Endoscopy referral guidelines updated with catchment criteria

Education opportunities

  • Diabetes in Primary Care: A Practical Webinar Series for GPs
  • Early pregnancy ultrasound course

In case you missed it:

  • Consultmed Update: Specialist Clinics – General Outpatients Referral Option

May 2026

In this edition:

  • Criteria for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy referrals
  • Sandringham transition update
  • Keeping you informed about interunit referrals
  • Patient Initiated Review (PIR) rolled out in Epilepsy, Headache and ENT clinics
  • Fast Access Re-entry pathway in Paediatrics at Sandringham
  • Consultmed Update: Specialist Clinics – General Outpatients Referral Option
  • Supporting Advance Care Planning in General Practice: Guidance on the use of Medicare Benefits Schedule Items
  • Brain cancer awareness month - Neuro-oncology
  • Palliative Care at Bayside Health
  • Alfred Mental and Addiction Health After Hours Pilot Program

Education opportunities:

  • Diabetes in Primary Care: A Practical Webinar Series for GPs
  • Early pregnancy ultrasound course

April 2026

In this edition:

  • Improving clinical handover on discharge
  • Sandringham Hospital update:
    • Women’s and Newborn Services
    • Sandringham ED
    • Specialist clinics at Sandringham
    • Sandringham Urgent Care Centre
  • Caulfield Hospital update:
    • Specialist clinics and Health

In case you missed it:

  • eReferral acknowledgements on the Consultmed dashboard
  • Older Persons Care Hub
  • Volunteer once a month with Street Side Medics