General Medicine at Monash Health is a diverse medical specialty with expertise spanning diagnostics, the management of acute and chronic multi-morbidity, and the delivery of holistic, multidisciplinary care.
The department is dedicated to addressing a wide range of patient needs through a highly collaborative approach, working closely with nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals, and, when required, other medical and surgical disciplines.
Medical Assessment and Perioperative Services (MAPS)
The MAPS team is the consultation service for General Medicine servicing Monash Medical Centre, Dandenong Hospital, Moorabbin Hospital and Casey Hospital. Perioperative medicine, a distinct skill within MAPS, is the practice of working with patients from the moment surgery is contemplated to optimise their health and wellbeing, minimise the risk of perioperative complications and facilitate optimal recovery underpinned by shared decision making. This includes the proactive identification and management of frailty, recognising it as a key predictor of adverse outcomes.