How to Admit or Refer a Patient

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Acute Admissions The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital

Acute admissions - 5430 3314

For acute admissions, phone the Hospital Coordinator on 5430 3314

To assess the bed situation
To assess the appropriateness of the admission
To assess VMP availability to accept admission

If admission appropriate and bed available and VMP accepts admission, the patient can then be sent directly to main reception at the hospital.
The GP practice must notify the hospital coordinator that the VMP has accepted care of the patient so the appropriate bed can be held.

Rehabilitation admissions - 07 5430 3057

For acute admissions – send your referral to Dr David Eckerman or Dr Gerrit Fialla via Medical Objects or fax to 07 5430 3072.

For outpatient program admissions – send your referral to buderimdayrehab@uchealth.com.au or fax to 07 5430 3255.

The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital Breast Clinic patient referrals

Breast Clinic referrals - 5452 0500

For Breast Clinic referrals, phone 5452 0500.

Women requiring any diagnostic services require a referral from their doctor. Download referral:

Breast Clinic Referral Form

Cooinda Mental Health Service Patient Referral

Acute Mental Health referrals - 1300 780 413

For acute mental health referrals, refer your preferred credentialed consultant psychiatrist’s details and forward the patient referral directly.
For general enquiries, phone the Cooinda Mental Health Service on 1300 780 413.

Important information required at the time of the initial enquiry

Patients’ full name and date of birth
Diagnosis
Brief history, including comorbidities that may impact nursing care
Health fund details