Burns Service
Patient information
The Victorian Adult Burns Service is a statewide service, caring for people throughout Victoria who have complex burns injuries.
What we do
We provide:
- surgery if required
- rehabilitation following surgery
- advice, assessment and treatment for minor burns in the outpatient setting
- reconstructive surgery following recovery, including management of scars
Find out more about our service and the Burns Management Guidelines.
Who we care for
We provide care and treatment for people who are:
- in hospital
- referred to our specialist consulting clinics
How to access this service
Referral from your GP
You need a referral letter from your GP or medical practitioner to access this service. Your doctor will fax your referral letter to us. Once we receive it, we will send you a confirmation letter.
If you need surgery, you will be placed on a surgical waiting list after being seen in clinic. You may also need to attend the Pre-Admission Clinic prior to your surgery.
What to bring
Every time you come
- Medicare card
- Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
- Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
- Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
- Previous X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
- Medicines you need to take while you are here
- List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
- Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed
For a clinic appointment
- Your appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- TAC or WorkCover claim number (if relevant)
For an overnight (or longer) stay
- Dressing gown and slippers, or comfortable day clothes and shoes
- Personal hygiene items, such as shampoo, shaving equipment, toothpaste and deodorant
- Something to do, like a book to read, a magazine or an iPad or tablet with headphones
What not to bring for an overnight (or longer) stay
- Your handbag, wallet, purse or large amounts of cash
- Valuables, such as jewellery or watches
Our clinics
Clinic name | Campus | Location |
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Burns Clinic | The Alfred | 55 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004 |
Burns Wound Clinic | The Alfred | 55 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004 |
Resources
All patient resourcesBurns Management Guidelines
Outlines burns assessment, management, first aid and downloadable resources
Australian & New Zealand Burn Association
The peak body for health professionals responsible for the care of the burn injured in Australia and New Zealand.
Trauma Victoria
Major Trauma Guidelines and Education
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