We provide deep brain stimulation surgery for people with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and dystonia (refractory to medications).
Key points
- We only accept referrals from neurologists
- This clinic is MBS billed
- Appointments are available in person
What we do
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery is an advanced treatment option for people with movement disorders.
We provide care to patients living with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor or dystonia where the disorder is resistant to or unable to be managed with medication.
Who can use our service
This service is suitable for adults (aged 18 years or over) with any of the following:
- Parkinson’s disease - motor fluctuations, limitations in medication doses due to side effects
- Dystonia - refractory to medications with bothersome symptoms
- Essential tremor - refractory to medications with bothersome or disabling symptoms
Referrals
We only accept referrals from neurologists:
- Use the RMH referral form or a template from your own system
- Complete and fax your referral to Specialist Clinics (Outpatients) on (03) 9342 4234
We do not accept email referrals.
What to include in your referral
As outlined by the Department of Health, referral requests should include:
- Patient demographic information
- Referrer demographic information
- Reason for referral
- Presenting problem
- Service(s) requested
- Required referral information specified by statewide or local referral criteria
- Current patient management
- Impact of the problem on the patient
- Name of the consultant and provider number (for Medicare clinics)
- Investigation reports related to the referral
Urgent and after-hours support
Referrals are triaged based on priority. In an emergency, patients can go to the Emergency and Trauma Service at any time.
For advice, urgent referrals and out of hours support, call the RMH Switchboard on (03) 9342 7000 to page our registrar on call.
We generally do not accept patients residing in metropolitan areas who have a closer public outpatient Neurology service. These patients should be referred to a centre of care that is closer to their residing address.
Patients residing in regional areas who otherwise meet the clinic inclusion criteria will be accepted if nearer public hospitals do not provide the same service.
HealthPathways Melbourne provides guidance on best practice assessment and management of common medical conditions, including when and where to refer patients.
Parkville Connect is a secure web-based portal providing GPs, specialists and other health professionals with information in the Parkville electronic medical record (EMR).
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 a clinic appointment
If you come for a clinic appointment, you should also bring:
- Your appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- Your appointment book (if relevant)
- TAC or WorkCover claim number
Interpreters and cultural support
We provide qualified, professional interpreters to help you communicate with us at any time during your stay and at your clinic appointments.
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- Tìm hiểu thêm về thông dịch viên và hỗ trợ văn hóa
- 找出更多翻译与文化支持的信息
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Level 4 North
300 Grattan St, Parkville, Victoria