Bayside Health Alfred GP News

July 2026

In this edition:

  • Sandringham Maternity, Newborn and Gynaecology services - Update
  • Consultmed eReferral to Caulfield Home, Acute, and Community Services
  • New multidisciplinary public Menopause Clinic to connect care
  • Fast Access Re-entry pathway in Cardiology and Geriatrics
  • Reducing unnecessary internal referrals to our specialist clinics

Education opportunities:

  • Diabetes in Primary Care: A Practical Webinar Series for GPs
  • Elevate your emergency care skills

In case you missed it:

  • Bayside Health launches first virtual ward for cardiac patients
  • Quick Reference Guide for contacts at Bayside Health Alfred for GPs

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