ABOUT JAMES

Originally born in Taiwan and ethnically Chinese, Dr James Wei graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2005, after having completed [the majority of his primary and] secondary studies in Melbourne, Australia. He undertook his training programme in several major Victorian health networks, including Austin, Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western Health.

Dr Wei has called Bendigo home for more than thirteen years, he can consult patients in St John of God Bendigo. He approaches his thirteenth year as a Consultant Geriatrician, and consults on a variety of common geriatric issues and syndromes listed above.

Personal interests include photography, food and travelling.

CONSULTATIVE GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT SERVICE

I provide comprehensive geriatric assessments for residents of residential aged care facilities, with a focus on the evaluation and management of complex geriatric conditions.

This is a consultative service and does not constitute a transfer or takeover of ongoing medical care. The treating General Practitioner (GP) and/or Nurse Practitioner (NP) remains responsible for the patient's ongoing clinical management and care.

Following assessment, I provide written recommendations to the treating GP and/or Nurse Practitioner to assist with ongoing diagnosis, management, medication optimisation, and care planning. The treating GP and/or Nurse Practitioner retains clinical responsibility for implementing and reviewing these recommendations as appropriate.