PRIORITY APPOINTMENT FORM

IF YOU REQUIRE EMERGENCY CARE

This form is not designed to provide emergency care or advice – In an emergency call “000” or visit your nearest emergency department.

PATIENT REFERRALS

If you are a GP or Healthcare Professional please write your referral to Professor Peter Choong and email it to enquiry@cmo.net.au or fax it to (03) 9639 1355.

PATIENTS NOT COVERED BY PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE

If you are not covered by Private Medical Insurance please:

VISIT ST VINCENT’S HOSPITAL INFORMATION

PRIORITY APPOINTMENT CONTACT FORM

(You will receive a response within 24 hours during consultation days)

This form is for patients to outline their need for a specialist hip, knee or sarcoma surgeon. It will help us prioritise your need for specialist care.
Please note – You will need a referral letter from your GP or healthcare professional to see Professor Choong.

PATIENTS NOT COVERED BY PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE

Most urgent cases are managed by a GP or emergency department. Patients are then advised to follow up with a surgeon. If you require further information please contact the relevant department at St Vincents Hospital:

SARCOMA PATIENTS
Please contact St Vincent’s Sarcoma Clinic Nurse Co-ordinator:
(03) 9288 3187

HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT PATIENTS
Please contact St Vincent’s Orthopaedic Outpatient Clinic:
(03) 9288 3475