Information for referring GPs
The following is general information for general practitioners (GPs) who refer patients to Peel Health Campus.
Catchment area
Peel Health Campus provides a range of inpatient, outpatient and community services for our patients from a range of healthcare sites within the Peel-Murray region.
Referrals
Where possible, before sending patients to the Emergency Department, GPs should contact the relevant team during the specified hours.
For advice regarding the urgent care of a particular patient, most specialities have a consultant and/or registrar on call 24 hours/7 days.
Please let us know on your referral if an interpreter is required, and for which language.
All referrals should be directed to the Peel Health Campus via the below email relevant to the speciality area.
For more information about maternity appointments and specialist obstetrician referrals (PDF 402KB).
For enquiries regarding referrals, please contact Peel Health Campus on 9531 8000 if required.
Urgent referral service
GPs should telephone the relevant specialty at Peel Health Campus and if the patient is accepted a referral should be emailed immediately to the PHC referral email as listed above.
Printable referral forms
- General adult outpatient referral form (PDF 183KB)
- Paediatric outpatient referral form (PDF 161KB)
- Open access endoscopy service referral form (PDF 211KB).
For enquiries regarding referrals, please contact Peel Health Campus on 9531 8000 if required.
SMHS GP Engage
GP Engage events provides opportunities for local primary care professionals to learn about shared care priorities, processes and programs across South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) and its hospitals
The events blend education, Q&A sessions and networking opportunities. Continuing professional development (CPD) content (self-logged) may be recorded after each event, with an attendance certificate provided.
Read about future SMHS GP Engage events (external site) or review past event presentations.
Contracted medical practitioners
See the full list of CMPs working in the south metropolitan area (external site).