GP Engage

Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group (FSFHG) is committed to working closely with general practitioners (GPs) to:

  • improve patient care as patients move between hospital and community care
  • provide excellent service delivery.

Our GP Engage program events provide valuable opportunities for local primary care professionals such as GPs and nurse practitioners to learn about hospital priorities, processes and programs affecting shared care.

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.

To register interest in future events, please email SMHS Health Pathways.

Exploring voluntary assisted dying in practice – Health Professional Forum, Friday 7 March 2025

Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is the legal process that enables a patient to access medication that will cause their death.

Join us for a day of shared learning, insights and updates in VAD relevant to health professionals caring for people exploring and accessing VAD in diverse settings.

GPs are invited to participate in this event hosted by the WA VAD Statewide Care Navigator Service (external site). This statewide service is managed by the South Metropolitan Health Service (external site). The event is eligible for CPD hours (self-logged via Quick Log).

This free event is catered and suitable for all health professionals, including:

  • medical practitioners
  • nurse practitioners
  • nurses
  • social workers
  • those supporting people at the end of their lives.

Date: Friday 7 March 2025
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm with refreshments provided
Format: In-person or virtual
Venue: The Hub, Bentley Technology Park, 2 Brodie-Hall, Bentley

Register to attend this forum (external site).

For more information email the Care Navigator Service or phone 9431 2755.

SMHS care in the community – Thursday 13 March 2025

Discover the impactful metropolitan-wide programs delivered by SMHS Community Services (external site) at our next GP Engage Event.

SMHS offers a range of sub-acute allied health assessment, rehabilitation and care coordination services for patients recently discharged from hospital. Services are conveniently provided either in the patient’s home or at community venues throughout the metropolitan area. These services include:

  • Complex Needs Coordination Team
  • Complex Needs Coordination Team – Mental Health Expansion
  • Community Physiotherapy Services
  • Rehabilitation in the Home
  • Home Hospital
  • Voluntary Assisted Dying Statewide Care Navigator Service

SMHS community services are available to patients within the following catchment areas:

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about how SMHS is making a difference in our community.

Date: Thursday 13 March 2025
Time: 3.30pm – 8.00pm with complimentary afternoon tea and light supper. Late arrivals welcome!
Type: In person
Venue: Fiona Stanley Hospital, Education Building. Complimentary parking: Carpark 1 – voucher provided on the day. See the Fiona Stanley Hospital map (1MB)

CPD hours: 3 self-logged via Quick Log

Please register your attendance (external site) to facilitate planning and organisation. Registrations accepted until Wednesday 12 March 2025.

Contact Email SMHS Health Pathways for further information.

Review past GP Engage events

Mental health services at Fiona Stanley and Fremantle hospitals provide evidence-based care with strong consumer and carer engagement to youth adults and older adults.

Working collaboratively with GPs and community managed organisations is critical to supporting the long-term recovery of our patients. This event:

  • focussed on the various mental health services available at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) and Fremantle Hospital, including their community-based services which accept GP referrals
  • included an educational component focused on best practices for prescribing medication to patients with mental health illnesses
  • provided GPs an opportunity to receive training for the Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support (IAR-DST) tool.

View the presentations:

Last Updated: 21/02/2025