St John of God Berwick Hospital provides an extensive range of health care services to residents living in Berwick, south east of Melbourne's central business district in the City of Casey and to regional centres in Victoria’s east.
General practitioners
Our hospital recognises the important role that general practitioners play in the continuum of care, and we are committed to working in partnership to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.
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GP support services
The hospital has a dedicated GP liaison officer who is responsible for making sure the local community has information and access to the comprehensive range of services at St John of God Berwick Hospital.
Our GP liaison officer can assist with:
- optimising communication of information relating to services and referral processes for GPs and their patients
- facilitating information transfers between the hospital, accredited visiting specialists and general practice
- GP education
- personalised onsite consultation service with GPs to provide one-on-one updates on the hospital, visiting specialists and services
- provide a reliable conduit for receiving feedback on areas for improvement.
Our GP liaison officer is happy to answer any of your queries relating to the above and is available to visit your surgery if you would like to discuss anything about the hospital, its services or facilities.
GP Education and training
St John of God Berwick Hospital is accredited by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners to hold GP Education evenings. This enables GPs to work towards the 130 points that is required each triennium of their continuous professional development.
GP Liaison Officer - South East Melbourne Hospitals
Keely Wright
Telephone: 0438 168 903
Email: [email protected]
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Specialists
With advanced facilities, leading-edge technology, and a well established reputation for excellence in patient care, St John of God Berwick Hospital continues to attract many of Australia’s top specialists.
The Chief Executive Officer and Director of Nursing are the primary points of contact for all enquiries by medical practitioners.
To admit patients or consult at St John of God Berwick Hospital, all medical practitioners must be accredited and hold clinical privileges.
Accreditation process
The Hospital's Medical Advisory Committee and Chief Executive Officer consider all applications. Interim approval may be granted until the meeting of the Credentials Committee.
Applicants will be notified of interim approval and sent a copy of the hospital by-laws. If their application is unsuccessful, they may be advised to resubmit their application.
Once an application is formally considered and approved by the Credentialing Committee, the applicant is notified of the terms and conditions of credentialing.
Application for accreditation
To apply for accreditation at St John of God Berwick Hospital, please send an email request to: [email protected]
Telephone enquires can be made by contacting the Executive Office on 03 8784 5023
The hospital's by-laws require that evidence of professional indemnity and medical registration is sighted annually. Copies of these documents should be forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer/Director of Nursing as they become available.
By-laws and code of conduct
All accredited medical practitioners and service providers are expected to adhere to our code of conduct and practitioner by-laws. These documents govern the relationship between St John of God Health Care and its accredited practitioners, and set expectations for professional conduct, patient safety and the delivery of quality care at our hospitals and services. Practitioners will receive both documents following successful credentialing.