Your Rights and Responsibilities (English)
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Your right to information, to decide about your care, to consent to treatment, to receive appropriate care and for confidentiality
Southern Fleurieu Health Service
Contact details
For all emergencies, phone 000
Postal address:Harbour View Terrace, Victor Harbor, SA, 5211
The Southern Fleurieu Health Service provides a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services to patients from across the Fleurieu Peninsula and surrounding communities.
Patients may commence their stay at the Southern Fleurieu Health Service but finish their care at one of the neighbouring Hospitals with specialist medical or allied health input when required. All hospitals in the region work collaboratively to support the patient care needs
Accident and emergency services
In a medical emergency phone 000 and await ambulance attendance
When you arrive at the Southern Fleurieu Health Service accident and emergency service, you will be seen by a nurse to collect information and assess your illness or injury prior to seeing a doctor.
Mental health emergencies
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency you can present to the accident and emergency service at the Southern Fleurieu Health Service. Alternatively, telephone Rural and Remote Mental Health Service on 13 14 65 for mental health counselling, support and information 24 hours, 7 days.
Car parking
Parking is available from the Bay Road and Harbour View Terrace entrances. Drop off parking is available at the main entrance off Bay Road. There is also disabled parking on site.
Disabled access
The Southern Fleurieu Health Service has full disability access. If you have special needs and are unsure, please contact reception who will assist you with your specific enquiry.
Surgical services and specialists
The list of specialists who provide surgical services at Southern Fleurieu Health Service is provided to assist GPs and members of the community with information about each specialist, including an indication of procedures performed, referral information, and the location of their consulting rooms.
The information listed has been provided by each specialist.
Information about surgeons can be found on the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons website ‘Find a Surgeon’ directory. The listing includes surgeons who meet the requirements of the College’s Continuing Professional Development program and have opted to be on the list.