John Hunter Osteoporosis Re-fracture Prevention Service - John Hunter Hospital

PositionFracture Liaison Coordinator

Primary contact nameMargot Paterson

Street addressLookout Road, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305

LocationRheumatology Department

Phone(02) 49223506

Fax(02) 49236580

EmailHNELHD-JHHORP@health.nsw.gov.au

Other contact

Shelley Dunlap - shelley.dunlap@health.nsw.gov.au

Fiona Niddrie - Rheumatology Nurse Consultant - fiona.niddrie@health.nsw.gov.au

Hours of operation

Monday	8.00 am - 4.30pm
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	8.00 am - 4.30pm
Thursday	8.00 am - 4.30pm
Friday	Closed
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Eligibility

Age 50 years and over with minimal trauma fracture

Established osteoporosis or risk factors of osteoporosis or bone fragility. Referral required addressed to Gabor Major.

Services provided

• Multidisciplinary team includes:
  • Endocrinologist
  • Registered Nurse
  • Rheumatologist
• Intervention provided:
  • Osteoporosis medication regimen started (if indicated)
  • Bone Health and Falls risk assessment
  • Bone Mineral Density Scan
  • Pathology service and review
  • Medical Specialist review
  • Development of Personalised Management Plan
• Common referrals
  • Community-based exercise programs
  • Multidisciplinary Allied Health teams within hospital
  • Community based Allied Health

Telehealth Virtual Care available using Video and/or Telephone Accessibility Wheelchair accessible