Tissue Trauma and Lympho oedema Clinic

What the clinic does	Specialist multidisciplinary services for people with complex wounds, vascular dysfunction, scars, burns and oedema including Lymphoedema. Close liaison with district nursing service, medical oncology, radiotherapy and vascular and surgical specialists as appropriate. Includes wound clinic. Consultative service for regional patients Emphasis on education of oncology patients at risk of lymphoedema, self management strategies Prescription and manufacture of pressure garments Exercise – gym/hydro Emphasis on graded home based and returned to work activities Relaxation and stress management.
Clinic staff	Multi disciplinary clinic
Referral mailing address	Bendigo Health Referral Centre PO Box 126 Bendigo, 3552
Referral phone number	1300 733 581
Referral fax number	5454 7099
Clinic contact person	Marnie Hullin 5454 6457
Booking office hours	08:30am to 04:30pm, Mon to Fri (Closed public holidays)
Clinic frequency	Run when required
How to refer your patient	You can provide information using the Bendigo Health SCTT form, your personal letterhead or a computer generated form. Information about the patient’s condition, functional ability, the impact their condition is having on their normal daily activities, some indication of the expected outcomes would help us in determining how best we can meet the needs of your patient. You may fax the referral in and then post the original.
Approximate wait time for referred patients	Varies according to current load and demand.
Clinic location	John Lindell Rehabilitation Unit Located on Bendigo Health Anne Caudle Centre campus. Entry via gate 1, Mercy Street. Click here for map (reference E6). Limited parking including disabled parking is available. All weather patient drop off point available.

Also see:

Wound Management Clinical Nurse Consultant (Regional)

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