Bianca R. Brijnath is a geriatrician based at the Royal Park Campus in Parkville, VIC. You’ll find her at Gate 4, Building 8, 34–54 Poplar Rd. She looks after people as they get older, especially when health issues are more than one thing at once.
In many cases, her patients are living with ongoing conditions that need careful, steady care. That might include memory and thinking problems, sudden changes in how someone is doing, or slower recovery after an illness. She focuses on how the body is coping overall, not just one symptom.
Dementia is one area she deals with. That can be hard for families as well as for the person living with it. Bianca works with carers and families to help them understand what’s happening and what options can help day to day. At times, this also means thinking about safety, comfort, and the best plan for the next steps.
She also has experience with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), which is a serious respiratory illness. When people have had a very severe infection like this, follow-up can be just as important as the initial treatment. Bianca’s approach is to look at recovery, monitor ongoing health needs, and support decisions that fit the person’s situation.
Bianca works in a hospital setting where older people often need input from more than one team. She cares about clear communication, practical planning, and making sure care plans make sense in real life. Over time, her goal is simple: help older patients stay as well and supported as possible, with a plan that’s calm, organised, and centred on what matters most to them.