At Flinders Private Hospital we specialise in the surgical and non-surgical management of orthopaedic conditions.
We have a dedicated 30 bed orthopaedic ward with specialised nursing and allied health professionals working together to provide the optimum in health care for our patients.
Post operative orthopaedic rehabilitation can be done in the convenience of the patients own home. Our Hospital In The Home team of nurses work in conjunction with the physiotherapists to provide this essential service. Patients are directly referred to the program by their Orthopaedic Consultant prior to leaving hospital.
A streamlined service offered to privately insured patients and DVA Gold Card holders (self insured rates available) for review of knee injuries, sprains, strains, fractures and chronic knee conditions. Priority access will involve a clinical assessment by an Orthopaedic Surgeon, and if required, an MRI scan of your knee. The surgeon will review the results and devise a patient treatment plan which may include physiotherapy, fast tracked referral to a sports physician, or surgery if required.
Benefits to the patient
No Cost to private patients for the Rapid Knee Assessment Service
Rapid Access to surgery if required
Fast Tracked follow up appointments
Why it works
Rapid access to a diagnostic MRI scan at NO cost to all patients
Rapid access to an Orthopaedic Surgeon
Patient excess will be waived
When the referral form is complete, the patient is then able to call (08) 8275 3364 to arrange a convenient appointment time.
A streamlined service offered to privately insured patients and DVA Gold Card holders (self insured rates available) for review of arthritic knee. hip and shoulder conditions. Your appointment will involve a clinical assessment of your knee, hip or shoulder. An orthopaedic surgeon will review your condition and discuss the treatment options whilst a nurse will begin pre-admission for surgery if required.
Benefits to the patient
Be seen sooner
No Cost to private patients for the Rapid Knee Assessment Service
Rapid Access to surgery if required
Fast Tracked follow up appointments
Take care of everything in one place, on one day.
Why it works
GP makes one referral to the service and we'll take care of the rest.
GP can fax referral form to (08) 8275 3344
Rapid access to surgery
Rapid access to a diagnostic MRI scan at NO cost to all patients
Surgical pre-admission completed on the same day.
When the referral form is complete, the patient is then able to call (08) 8275 3364 to arrange a convenient appointment time.
A streamlined service offered to all patients that present to ANY EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT/HOSPITAL CLINIC with a confirmed fractured neck of femur (#NOF).
To access this efficient system of referral, all the treating Doctor needs to do is ensure their patient has a confirmed #NOF and ring 1300 663 967 with patient details.
Their call will be transferred to one of Adelaide’s leading Orthopaedic Surgeons who will accept and arrange admission to either Ashford, Flinders Private or The Memorial Hospital, depending on bed availability and theatre scheduling.
This service is accessible to all privately insured and DVA patients (self funded patients will be given a quote and are required to pay the full cost on admission). This service is also available to all metropolitan and country patients.
The MemorialHospital and GriffithRehabilitationHospital also provide a specific #NOF rehabilitation program, if your patient wishes to continue with rehabilitation within the ACHA hospitals. This will be arranged by the rehabilitation co-ordinator.
For further information regarding the Private #NOF Service please contact 1300 663 967 and ask for information or email info@nofservice.com.au
