Clinics
Who We Are
Geriatric Medicine Clinics are offered by physicians within the division of Geriatric Medicine, Queen’s University. Physicians in training and/or medical students may be present during part of the clinic assessment process. Other health professionals (SW, PT, OT, RN) may participate as needed.
During the clinic the Physician will conduct a comprehensive history, and physical examination, including a functional and psycho-social review. This may include obtaining additional information from other medical assessments and family members if available. A typical clinic assessment takes at least one hour and will often require additional assessments including laboratory and radiographic tests.
The clinical findings and results of all assessments will be considered in the context of an older person with complex health problems and changes in functional abilities. A clinic letter will be sent to the Family Physician detailing the main clinical, functional and psycho-social issues which were identified. The need for further assessments and treatments including treatments within other parts of SGS will be noted.
What Do We Offer and When
Clinics are held at the following locations:
1. St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital site of PCCC –
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Continence clinic – monthly
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Geriatric clinic – weekly, usually on Monday and Thursday
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Memory Clinic of Dr Garcia – weekly on Wednesday pm
2. Belleville General Hospital site of Quinte Healthcare Corporation (satellite clinic)
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Geriatric clinic – monthly basis
3. Brockville – St Vincent de Paul
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Geriatric clinic – monthly basis
Eligibility
All appropriate referrals can access clinics offered at St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital site. The majority will have been previously seen within the geriatric outreach or consult services previously. Residents of HPE or LLG may be offered opportunity of attending satellite clinics within their own community if indicated and more accessible to them.
How to Refer
Referrals for potential clinic appointments should be directed to the RGP Intake Secretary at 613-544-7797 or 1-800-214-5848 or by FAX at 613-544-4017. Physicians should complete a Physician Referral Form (see PDF attached) and fax to the Intake Secretary at 613-544-4017.
Post-Referral Process
A clinic letter will be sent to the Family Physician detailing the main clinical, functional and psycho-social issues which were identified. The need for further assessments and treatments including treatments within other parts of SGS will be noted. A typical timeline is for clinic letter to be sent within 10 working days.