Geriatric Evaluation Management

We provide inpatient assessment and treatment of complex medical conditions in older people.

Key points

Provide inpatient assessment and treatment of complex medical conditions in older people
Provide outpatient clinic assessment of complex medical conditions in older people
Working towards improvement of physical, emotional and memory function
Helping patients learn new skills, knowledge and gain confidence in managing their own health

Patients need a referral from their GP or healthcare provider. Access referral information

What we do

We support patients and carers and family members to identify patients' needs and develop a treatment plan.

Patients are encouraged to be as independent as possible and are assisted in self-management.

Our Geriatric Evaluation Management team:

Provides medical care
Works towards improvement of patients' physical, emotional and memory function
Helps patients learn new skills, knowledge and gain confidence in managing their own health

Older people often go to the RMH Parkville after an episode of ill-health or for surgery. Older people who need further time to recover or who are not coping at home in their current situation are transferred to the RMH Royal Park.

The healthcare team may include:

Nurses
Doctors (including specialists in caring for older patients (geriatricians)
Physiotherapists
Occupational therapists
Dietitians
Speech pathologists
Pharmacists
Social workers
Psychologists
Personal Services Assistants
Pastoral care workers
Volunteers

For patients

For health professionals

Need to change or cancel your appointment?

Do one of the following:

Access Health Hub to change the appointment yourself
Complete our online form and we'll change it for you
Call Specialist Clinics (Outpatients) on (03) 9342 7393 and we'll help you over the phone

What to bring

Every time you come

Every time you come in for a test, day procedure, surgery or treatment, you should bring:

Medicare card
Health Care card (if you have one)
Concession card (if you have one)
Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
Medications you are currently taking, including any that you have bought without a prescription
X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results you have which are related to your procedure
Private health insurance card (if you want to use it)
Aids (glasses, hearing aid, walking frame)

For an overnight or longer stay

If you come for an overnight (or longer stay), you should also bring:

A dressing gown and slippers, or comfortable day clothes and shoes
Your toiletries
Your iPad or tablet and phone, provided you are happy to take responsibility for them

Do not bring (for overnight or longer stay)

And if you're staying overnight or longer, do not bring:

Your handbag, wallet, purse or large amounts of cash. Just bring a small amount for items such as newspapers, magazines or coffee
Valuables, such as jewellery, watches or other items of value to you

For residential aged care

Ask your family or carers to bring:

Activities you enjoy such as newspapers, books, crosswords and headphones
Clothes, shoes and toiletries to be used while you are in hospital, as it is nice to have familiar items around you