Information for GPs
The following is information for general practitioners (GPs) and other health professionals who refer patients to the Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group.
Read about referring a patient for services at Fiona Stanley or Fremantle hospitals.
You can also read specific referral information for some services.
Our General Practitioners contact list (PDF 228KB) is available to assist GPs with patient referrals to Fiona Stanley Hospital.
In the instance where an urgent or inpatient referral is required, GPs can contact the relevant Fiona Stanley Hospital speciality for further advice and guidance.
Please note that much of this information is now being uploaded to the patient’s My Health Record and may be accessible in this way.
For Fiona Stanley Hospital patients
Please either send a medical information request on letterhead via fax 6152 4041 or email Fiona Stanley Hospital HIMS Health Records to obtain the following records:
- discharge summaries
- outpatient letters
- procedure reports (for example, gastroenterology, cardiology, neurology, respiratory).
If the request is not from the GP recorded by the patient on our patient management system, then a breach of patient confidentiality exists. In such circumstances, as per Department of Health policy, the GP practice should also provide a copy of the patient's consent to verify the patient approves this GP accessing their personal records.
For Fremantle Hospital patients
Please send a medical information request on letterhead to medical records fax 9431 3685 or email Fremantle Hospital Health Information Management Service.
If the request is not from the GP recorded by the patient on our patient management system, then a breach of patient confidentiality exists. In such circumstances, as per Department of Health policy, the GP practice should also provide a copy of the patient's consent to verify the patient approves this GP accessing their personal records.
Medical imaging results may also be accessed via the patient’s MyHealthRecord
For Fiona Stanley Hospital patients
Please send a written request on practice letterhead to Radiology on fax 6152 4941.
For Fremantle Hospital patients
Please either:
- ring Fremantle Hospital Radiology on 9431 2301
- fax a request on letterhead to 9431 2663
- email Fremantle Hospital Radiology.
If the imaging was requested by a GP referrer in the community the result will be sent via Healthlink secure messaging.
Most pathology results may also be accessible via the patient’s MyHealthRecord
For Fiona Stanley Hospital and Fremantle Hospital patients
Please phone PathWest on 13 72 84.
For Fiona Stanley Hospital patients
Please return by fax to Medical Records PMI clerks on fax 6152 4041.
For Fremantle Hospital patients
Please return by fax to 9431 3685 or email Fremantle Hospital Health Information Management Service.
For Fiona Stanley Hospital patients
Please email correct details to FSH Health email information systems via FSH.HIMSHISS@health.wa.gov.au
For Fremantle Hospital patients
Please notify correct details via by fax to 9431 3685 or email Fremantle Hospital Health Information Management Service.
GP Engage events provide valuable opportunities for local primary care professionals such as GPs and nurse practitioners to learn about Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group priorities, processes and programs affecting shared care.
Read more about these GP Engage events.
Fiona Stanley Hospital works closely with a range of health professionals including general practitioners, allied health practitioners, nurses and medical professionals to provide excellence in service delivery and care for patients.
Dr Monica Lacey is the Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital’s Group GP Liaison who can be contacted for non-clinical enquiries and concerns.
The GP Liaison role is focused on promoting clear and relevant communication between the hospital and primary care providers, particularly in the areas of patient referral and discharge.
The position also enables the representation of the general practice point of view during the development of hospital and health service policies and processes which affect shared patient care.
Contact: Email FSFHG GP Liaison Monica Lacey