The Royal Melbourne Hospital - Victorian Infectious Diseases Service
Provider: The Royal Melbourne Hospital
About this service
The Victorian Infectious Diseases Service (VIDS) provides inpatient and outpatient assistance surrounding the management of travel and tropical diseases including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis and hospital acquired infections.
VIDS also aims to improve the health of refugees in Victoria by improving clinical services, both at the specialist and primary care level by providing education to general practitioners and other health providers, especially in the field of infectious diseases.
VIDS also conducts translational research to inform ‘best’ clinical practice.
They advocate for optimal clinical care and preventive health for refugees in areas including the Government, NGO’s and other stakeholders.
Asylum seekers who are ineligible for Medicare will not be billed for pathology, diagnostic, pharmaceutical and other services in Victorian hospitals.
All referrals to the Victorian Infectious Diseases service must be sent to 03 9342 4234
Contact details
Website:
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/clinical-services/victorian-infectious-diseases-service-vids
Visit websiteContact person:
Phone:
VIDS Administration
(03) 9342 7212For referrals
(03) 9342 7277VIDS Telehealth
(03) 9342 7212 or (03) 9342 8834Refugee Health
(03) 9342 7000Venue information
VIDS - Royal Melbourne Hospital
Level 9, 300 Grattan St, Parkville VIC 3050
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Asylum seekers who are ineligible for Medicare will not be billed for pathology, diagnostic, pharmaceutical and other services in Victorian hospitals.
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