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CLINICAL GROUPS surgeons and physicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and nursing staff will diagnose and manage patients with a variety of arthritic and bone diseases under the one roof. Combined orthopaedic and rheumatology clinics were established for hands, feet and osteoporosis. A specialty review of Concord Hospital’s Burns Unit and rising admissions from 98 in 1998/99 to 120 in 1999/2000 saw a commitment for bed numbers to rise from nine to 17. It is being considered as the designated NSW burn injury centre. The number of inpatient HIV admissions reduced as a consequence of advances in therapy. The HIV clinic moved to the RPA Medical Centre, with the new facilities enhancing confidential medical assessment and increasing patient comfort. Key Indicators 1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 THE CARE AND ATTENTION THAT PATIENTS RECEIVE FROM OUR CLINICAL SERVICES IS TESTAMENT TO THE DEDICATION OF OUR STAFF, WHO BELIEVE THAT HELPING PATIENTS RETURN TO NORMAL HEALTH IS THE MOST IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTION THEY CAN MAKE TO THE COMMUNITY – PROF JAMES BISHOP Staff EFT* 338.91 360.17 359.43 Admissions 10,264 10,166 9,799 Same-day admissions 3,225 3,225 3,456 Occasions of service 65,290 64,706 60,776 * equivalent full-time BONE, JOINT AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE SERVICE Clinical Director: Dr Peter Holman MB, BS (Syd), FRACS, FAOrthA The Bone, Joint and Connective Tissue clinical stream specialises in trauma, sports medicine, plastic and reconstructive surgery including burns, immunology and AIDS as well as orthopaedics, rheumatology, jaw and dental surgery. Work on the $17.4 million RPA Institute of Rheumatology & Orthopaedics neared completion, with commissioning expected early in the 2000/01 financial year. Unique in Australia, the institute is a stand-alone facility offering inpatient and outpatient services. A specialist team of orthopaedic Bone, Joint and Connective Tissue Service RPA Concord Canterbury Orthopaedics • • • Rheumatology • • • Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery • • Burns • Faciomaxillary Surgery • • Trauma • • Dentistry • • Endocrine • Immunology • • NSW Institute of Sports Medicine • 10
CANCER SERVICES Clinical Director: Professor James Bishop MD, MMed, MB, BS, FRACP, FRCPA Cancer services operate out of the Sydney Cancer Centre which is the largest cancer treatment facility in Australia, running programs at Royal Prince Alfred, Concord and Canterbury hospitals. Key Indicators 1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 Staff EFT* 361.7 363.0 370.0 Admissions 22,195 18,890 18,111 Same-day admissions 13,029 10,592 5,737 Outpatient occasions of service 67,800 95,000 114,775 * equivalent full-time The emphasis is on patient care, with research and teaching focused to give people with cancer the most effective treatment. Cancer Services RPA Concord Canterbury The Sydney Cancer Centre has better than State average survival rates for those with multiple myeloma, upper gastrointestinal and renal cancers. While activity has increased, the length of stay for patients has lowered and more people were treated as ambulatory outpatients or in the community. A specialist clinic for prostate cancer at Concord Hospital was developed with support from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The Clinical Cancer Registry was initiated, with plans to expand Statewide. All records of diagnosis and treatment will be available on a secure computer network so patients will have peace of mind that their referring doctor and specialists are accessing the same information. Medical Oncology • • • Surgical Oncology • • Radiation Oncology • • Urology • • Sydney Breast Cancer Institute • • Breast Screen NSW Central & Eastern Sydney • Gynaecological Oncology • • Clinical Haematology • • Head and Neck Surgery • • Sydney Melanoma Unit • Palliative Care • • • Dermatology • • Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma Service • Laboratory-based research programs and 30 clinical trials of new anti-cancer therapies were conducted to improve outcomes for patients. In addition to internal studies and collaboration with other Australian centres, this year the Sydney Cancer Centre developed programs with the National University of Singapore, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Johns Hopkins Oncology Centre and the US National Cancer Institute. Building works at Gloucester House at RPA were completed as part of the Resource Transition Program, providing integrated inpatient and ambulatory cancer care. A similar structure is planned for Concord Hospital’s redevelopment. a caring outlook 11
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