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Geriatric Care Services FAQ
What does a geriatrician do?
A geriatrician is a doctor with specialist training in caring for the health of older people (geriatric medicine). A geriatrician is a specialist doctor who cares for people aged 65 and over. Most are experts at helping people who have multiple conditions.
What are aged care services?
Aged care provides support for older people to help them with everyday living and other needs. Find out about the services we fund, how to access them, and what you need to do as a service provider to deliver our aged care programs. Find out about aged care services and what we are doing to improve them.
Do I need a referral to see a geriatrician?
A geriatrician is an expert in caring for older people. Geriatricians can help manage a wide range of problems for healthy ageing. You will need a referral from your general practitioner to see a geriatrician. What is a geriatrician? A geriatrician is a specialist doctor who is an expert in the health of older people (those aged 65 and older).
Does Medicare cover geriatricians?
If you see a geriatrician in their rooms, then Medicare will cover: You can't use any private health insurance for out of hospital care. If you are treated as a public patient in a public hospital or clinic and use Medicare, it is free. Medicare covers all costs.
What is Geriatric Care Australia?
Geriatric Care Australia’s (GCA) team of geriatricians can provide on-site reviews at aged care facilities, partnered retirement villages or online video telehealth consultations. Our Care Coordination team take care to ensure this is a simple process for aged care facilities, older Australians and carers to access our specialist services.
Who is a geriatrician?
Geriatricians, specialist doctors for older people, together with our health team provide access to medical care to all Australians aged 65 years and over*, irrespective of location.
Where do geriatricians work?
Geriatricians work in hospitals, private clinics and residential aged care facilities. They might also visit people in their homes. Ask your doctor, close friends or family to recommend a good geriatrician. You can also use healthdirect's service finder to find a geriatrician near you.
Geriatric Care Services References
If you want to know more about Geriatric Care Services, consider exploring links below:
What Is Geriatric Care Services
- https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/geriatrician
- https://www.health.vic.gov.au/patient-care/geriatric-evaluation-and-management
- https://www.centeronemedical.com/post/what-is-geriatric-care-everything-you-need-to-know
- https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/health-care-and-ageing?context=60057
- https://www.health.gov.au/topics/aged-care
- https://healthinfo.healthengine.com.au/geriatrics
- https://www.geriatriccareaustralia.com.au/
- https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/older-people/older-australians/contents/aged-care
- https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/geriatrics/providing-care-to-older-adults/overview-of-geriatric-care