Information for GPs
At San Orthopaedics, we know that by maintaining close relationships with the GP community we can get better outcomes for our patients and make the experience smoother for everyone involved. So, this is exactly what we aim to do.
Referring patients to San Orthopaedics
If you’d like one of your patients to see a San Orthopaedic specialist, we welcome your referral. You can view all our specialists using the search function below, or download a full directory as a PDF. Of course, if your patient needs urgent attention, please direct them to our Emergency Department.
Meet our Clinical Engagement team
Our Clinical Engagement team are dedicated contact people for GPs. If you are interested in participating in our GP education program, would like to be visited by one of the members of our team, or have a query regarding our San orthopaedics specialists or services, please contact:
Linda Abbott, GP Liaison: 0409 925 335
Mitch Hill, GP Liaison: 0418 287 024
You can also email the team at doctorengagement@sah.org.au.
Keeping GPs in the loop
If one of your patients comes to San Orthopaedics, you’ll be sent electronic notifications about their admission and discharge, along with any relevant information regarding follow-ups. If you have any questions about a patient’s information, you’re welcome to contact their specialist at any time.
Education, events & e-news
The San (of which San Orthopaedics is a part) provides a range of educational events for GPs, including several RACGP accredited Category 2 Medical Updates for GPs. We also produce a special GP newsletter called San Doctor, in which we share insights and information from our specialists, including those focused on orthopaedic health.