Patient Info Hub:
Your Guide to
Patient Information
This page brings together our most commonly used patient forms, helpful videos, and information to support your care. If you need help accessing anything on this page, our team is here to assist.
Trusted information
sourced from specialists
Explore our library of short, easy-to-follow videos created by medical specialists.
From understanding your condition to learning how to manage treatments at home, these guides are designed to help you take control of your health with confidence.
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Respiratory
Here you’ll find information, forms, and resources related to respiratory conditions and lung health. This section may help you understand your symptoms, prepare for tests or appointments, and access trusted support between visits.
Sleep
This section includes helpful information, questionnaires, and resources related to sleep health and sleep-related conditions. You may find this useful if you are preparing for a sleep study, managing a diagnosed sleep condition, or looking for guidance to improve your sleep.
- Sleep Health Foundation
- 6 Steps for Starting Oral Appliance Therapy
- Oral Appliances to Treat Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
- Sleep Apnea Factsheet
- Snoring Factsheet
- Bedtime or Sleep Restriction Therapy
- Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder
- Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia
- Shift Work and Sleep Health
- Sleep Diagrams
- Sleep Diary (Flinders)
- Stimulus Control Therapy
- ILO/VCD Treatable Traits
- Assessing Fitness to Drive | Austroads
Endocrinology
This section provides information and resources related to hormone and metabolic conditions. It may help you understand your condition, prepare for appointments or tests, and find reliable support for managing long-term endocrine health.
Healthy Ageing
Tips for Healthy Ageing
(myGov / Australian Government)
Practical tips and links to help you understand health risks as you age, find health services, screening programs, and more.
Healthy Ageing
Positive ageing & healthy ageing info (Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing)
Official overview of positive ageing, healthy lifestyles, physical activity, nutrition, and staying socially connected.
Healthy Ageing
Practical steps on nutrition, activity, strength and independence.
These brochures support frailty awareness and healthy ageing in primary care.
Healthy Ageing
LiveUp — Healthy Ageing Guide (funded by Australian Government)
A free online healthy ageing resource with tips on staying active, independent, and socially connected, including exercises, lifestyle tools and self-assessment tools.
Dementia
Dementia Australia Support & Services & Resources
National peak body offering information, support services, counselling, referral, education and programs for people living with dementia and their carers.
Dementia
National Dementia Helpline
Free, 24/7 confidential support (call 1800 100 500, live chat, email).
Dementia
Dementia Support Australia
Provides national support including behavioural management advice and specialised consultant help (DBMAS & SBRT). Accessing Aged Care & Support Services
Dementia
Dementia Australia Support & Services & Resources
National peak body offering information, support services, counselling, referral, education and programs for people living with dementia and their carers.
Dementia
Dementia Australia – Treatment & Management
There’s no known cure for dementia yet. But there are treatments to help you live the best life you can. Here’s how to get started, and some of the more common treatments.
Aged Care
My Aged Care – Government aged care gateway
The main Australian Government portal to find and access aged care services — home support, assessments, carers info, and aged care providers.
Aged Care
My Aged Care — Resources & brochures
Downloadable factsheets, booklets and guides on aged care pathways, support at home, respite, and planning care.
Immunisation
Immunisation for Adults (includes older adult recommendations)
Outlining which vaccines are recommended at different adult ages — e.g., influenza and shingles for people 65 years and over, pneumococcal for 70+, etc.
Injuries
Older people and falls
Information for older adults and families about why falls happen and how to reduce risk.
Advance Care
Advance Care Directives – SA.GOV.AU
Official South Australian Government information about what Advance Care Directives are, why they matter, how to complete them, and where to get help.
Advance Care
Advance Care Planning Australia (SA info)
Downloadable Advance Care Directive Form and instructions about appointing substitute decision-makers.
Rights Advocacy
Aged Rights Advocacy Service – Free Advocacy Support
Supports older South Australians to uphold rights, address elder abuse, aged care concerns, and advocate for their needs (confidential and independent).
Evidence-based tools and information to support effective patient care.
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Your Questions, Answered
Yes. A valid referral from your GP or another specialist is required before we can offer you an appointment.
Your referring doctor can email or fax the referral directly to our practice. Once we receive it, our team will triage the referral and will contact you to arrange an appointment.
We do not offer online bookings. A valid referral is required before an appointment can be offered. Once we receive your referral, our team will contact you to arrange an appointment.
GP referrals are generally valid for 12 months (Unless otherwise specified by the referring doctor).
Specialist referrals are usually valid for 3 months.
Waiting times vary depending on specialist availability and the urgency of your referral. Our team will contact you as soon as we have reviewed your referral.
If your referral is marked as urgent, we will prioritise it where possible. Please ensure your referring doctor clearly indicates the urgency.
Our fees vary depending on the specialist and the type of consultation. Full fee details will be provided in your appointment letter once your booking has been confirmed.
You can contact the practice by phone on 8298 9025, however due to the high volume of enquiries we receive each day, we encourage patients to email our admin team on admin@samedicalspecialists.com.au for a faster response.
We are a private practice and do not bulk bill. However, some specialists offer reduced fees for patients with a valid concession card.
Please advise our reception team when booking if you hold a concession card. If you are experiencing financial difficulties, you are welcome to discuss this with your specialist at your appointment.
At the time of your appointment your specialist will send you an SMS text message with a link to join the video consultation.
- Open the text message
- Tap the link provided
- When prompted, accept the video call to begin your consultation