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At My Emergency Doctor, we simplify access to healthcare through our secure telehealth platform. While we’ve long provided emergency specialist services, mental health support, and GP consultations, we’re excited to expand our scope of care through our new Medical Specialist Services division, now offering cardiology and geriatrician services. This growth allows us to better support Australia’s aging population with fast, reliable, and expert-led care across more specialties.

 

How It Works

Getting started is easy. All you need is a referral from a GP.

  1. A referral letter gets sent to specialists@connectedmedical.com.au.
  2. Our friendly admin team will contact the patient or nurse to arrange a telehealth appointment with one of our geriatricians.
  3. You will receive an email confirmation with further instructions and the video link for the day of the consultation. 
  4. The geriatrician will consult with the patient via video, providing a full assessment and ongoing management plan, including follow-ups and test results.
  5. After consultation, a clinical report will be uploaded to My Health Record and sent through to the referring clinician. 

Note: Full payment is required before the consultation.

 

Who Can Benefit from Our Geriatrician Service?

Our Telehealth Geriatrician Service is easily accessible to:

  • Nurses and staff at aged care homes looking to enhance care for residents
  • Primary Care Provider looking to refer their patients
  • Carers in intergenerational households who need specialist advice and support in managing elderly family members
  • Families and individuals in the community who are caring for aging relatives at home

Benefits of Geriatrician Telehealth Services

  • Fast Access

    Receive expert care quickly, especially in rural and remote areas where there may be limited or no access to specialist services.

  • Expert Geriatric Care

    Our highly qualified geriatricians have experience in managing complex conditions such as dementia, mood disorders, palliative care, and polypharmacy.

  • Flexible Scheduling

    We offer flexible appointment times to suit your needs, whether you are a patient, a caregiver, or a healthcare professional.

  • Administrative Support

    Our dedicated team will guide you through every step of the referral and appointment process, ensuring seamless coordination.

  • Follow-ups and result management

    Geriatricians manage ongoing care through telehealth, allowing for easy follow-ups and results discussions, ensuring continuity of care.

  • Enhanced Inpatient Geriatric Care

    Inpatient geriatric care can be enhanced for hospital patients, ensuring they receive comprehensive support and tailored treatment during their stay.

Meet Dr. Maneesha De Silva

Dr. Maneesha De Silva, our esteemed Consultant Geriatrician, specialises in dementia care, mood disorders, palliative care, and polypharmacy. With extensive experience in aged care and emergency settings, she is committed to enhancing elder care, especially for patients in underserved regions, through telehealth services.

Webinar: Enhancing Dementia Care

Dementia is one of the most significant challenges faced by our aging population. To help healthcare professionals and caregivers improve dementia care, we recently hosted a webinar titled "Enhancing Dementia Care: Clinical Strategies for GPs, RACFs, and Hospital Staff". In this session, Dr. Maneesha De Silva and other experts shared valuable insights on managing dementia across different care settings. If you missed it, you can still watch the webinar recording below.

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Dementia Australia

For additional support resources and training material on dementia care, we encourage you to visit Dementia Australia. They provide comprehensive support and education for healthcare professionals, nurses, carers, and families managing dementia, ensuring everyone involved has the tools they need to provide the best possible care.

Make an enquiry

If you have any questions about the referral process or need more details about the service, please feel free to reach out to us. Once you submit the form, one of our team members will come back to you shortly.