What does GTSH mean in HOSPITALS

Government Tribal Speciality Hospital (GTSH) is a health care centre that specializes in providing medical services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The hospital provides specialized and culturally appropriate care, as well as other important services such as outreach, education, research and advocacy.

GTSH provides a wide range of healthcare services, including general practitioner visits, primary health care, specialty health care, mental health services, chronic disease management, promotion and prevention of illness and injury. The hospital also provides additional services such as outreach programs to remote communities, social work support and community education activities.

Yes — most treatments and procedures provided at GTSH are covered by private insurance or publically funded programs such as Medicare or private health fund coverage. In some cases co-payments may apply depending on your level of coverage.

To prepare for your appointment at GTSH you should bring any relevant medical information such as referral letters from your GP or specialist doctor; recent test results; X-rays; scans; prescriptions; contact details for all doctors you have seen before; a list of current medications (including dose) along with details about whether the medication was prescribed by a doctor or taken over-the-counter; a list of any allergies you may have; your Medicare card/private health fund card/concession card (if applicable).

You can make an appointment with GTSH either by phone or through their website. It is advisable to call during business hours when possible to ensure that staff are available to assist with booking an appointment. You will need information such as your full name and contact details in order to make an appointment over the phone. For online bookings you will be able to select a day and time according to availability.

Yes — There are specific visiting hours for family members wishing to visit patients admitted into the hospital. All visitors must report to the front desk before accessing patient wards and abide by all visitor rules put in place by staff. Generally speaking visitors are asked not stay longer than 2 hours each day.

Yes — interpreter services are available upon request if needed due to language barriers. These services can be requested either when making an initial appointment or when arriving for an existing appointment.

Yes — Telehealth consultations allow for clinical meetings between medical professionals integrated within the hospital's virtual network. Patients must meet certain criteria in order to qualify for telehealth consultations which can be discussed further once making initial contact with the hospital.

Yes - GST offers comprehensive mental health treatment options designed specifically for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people which include counselling sessions delivered both online via telehealth software or in-person appointments based on individual needs.