The role of the Epworth GP Liaison Unit is to help strengthen the relationship between Epworth HealthCare and General Practice by:
- Raising awareness in the general practice community of the services and expertise available at Epworth HealthCare.
- Assisting GPs to access hospital services and improving communication between the hospital & GPs with the aim of improving patient care.
- Providing a comprehensive education program for GPs.
The Epworth Healthcare GP Liaison Unit comprises of a GP Coordinator and two GP Liaison staff.
GP Coordinator
Dr Peter Sherwen coordinates a systematic program to improve communication between Epworth HealthCare and referring general practitioners.
The program covers areas including:
- GP involvement in meetings, case conferences and discharge planning by phone or hospital visit
- Monthly interactive educational programs including on-site sessions at several large suburban General Practices. All educational activities are RACGP approved and as such attract RACGP CPD points
- Information about Epworth HealthCare services and admission / referral procedures
- A reliable system to notify GPs of their patients' attendance at ED
- A GP Liaison Unit to assist GPs in making rapid referrals to consultants
GP Liaison Unit
The GP Liaison Unit is the primary point of contact for GPs to the hospital.
GP Education
Jenny Jones
Phone: 03 9426 8504
Fax: 03 9426 8997
Email: jenny.jones@epworth.org.au
GP Communications
Rebecca Stewart
Phone: 03 9426 6553
Fax: 03 9426 8997
Email: rebecca.stewart@epworth.org.au
CPD Education Programs
The GP Liaison Unit coordinates a monthly Epworth Healthcare CPD educational program for GPs and is fully accredited by the RACGP to run Category 2 Activities. Monthly meetings are presented in lecture style at Epworth Richmond (a buffet meal is provided) or at a restaurant. All education meetings are free to attend.
The GP Liaison Unit also coordinates on-site Education Programs at 4 GP clinics in the eastern suburbs including Ashwood, Blackburn, Lower Templestowe and Surrey Hills. Please contact the GP Liaison Unit on 03 9426 8504 or 03 9426 6553 for further information about the program.
Epworth HealthCare also hosts an Annual GP Conference in August.
Facilitation Line
The GP Liaison Unit provides GPs with a successful means of sourcing a specialist consultant. Our GP Liaison staff have a comprehensive knowledge of Epworth HealthCare’s services and a specialist listing of around 500 consultants, in a wide range of specialties. The service saves you time, and facilitates access to a wide range of consultants.
The facilitation line operates Monday to Friday from 9.00am - 5.00pm and GPs can access this service by phoning 03 9426 8504 or 03 9426 6553 (NB: Specific patient based enquiries will be directed to Dr Peter Sherwen).
GP Update - a Newsletter for GPs
The GP Liaison Unit provides a bi-monthly GP Newsletter, containing relevant updates on new specialists and services, forthcoming events and other relevant GP information. This newsletter is currently faxed to your practice. If you would like to receive the newsletter by email please email the GP Liaison Unit at gpliaison@epworth.org.au.
Click here to view the Epworth HealthCare GP Newsletter
GP Liaison Mailing List
If you would like to be added to Epworth HealthCare's GP mailing list and receive notifications of GP CPD Education Programs and receive the GP Newsletter please contact the GP Liaison Unit on 03 9426 8504 or 03 9426 6553 or email gpliaison@epworth.org.au.
Change of Details?
If your details have recently changed, please email your new contact details to: gpliaison@epworth.org.au - these details will be changed on our mailing list and our GP hospital database.
Your Feedback
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GP Coordinator
Dr Peter Sherwen
Phone: 03 9426 8504 / Fax: 03 9426 8997
Email: peter.sherwen@epworth.org.au
GP Liaison
Jenny Jones - Education
Phone: 03 9426 8504 / Fax: 03 9426 8997
Email: jenny.jones@epworth.org.au
Rebecca Stewart - Communications
Phone: 03 9426 6553 / Fax: 03 9426 8997
Email: rebecca.stewart@epworth.org.au