Referral Criteria
Referrals to specialist outpatient services within Metro South hospitals must be in writing (letter or facsimile), and as a minimum contain the following:
Minimum referral requirements
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Patient demographics including Medicare number, interpreter requirements and mobile phone contact number
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Patient's mobile phone contact number and an alternate postal or contact address (if not the same as usual residence)
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Reason for referral (including the problem to be assessed, degree of loss of function, pain experienced)
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Results of relevant investigations (pathology, radiology, histology)
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Current medications and doses, prescribed and over the counter (note any recent changes in drug therapy)
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Allergies (drug/topical preparation)
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Relevant information about the patient's condition such as previous medical/surgical treatment (include systemic and topical medications prescribed for the condition) and details of any associated medical conditions which may affect the condition or its treatment (e.g. diabetes)
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Relevant psychological and social issues impacted by condition
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Smoking and alcohol history
Additional requirements
Individual specialties may require additional information to assist with assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Please ensure you check the information contained under the relevant specialty in the A-Z Specialty Listing on this website.
Including all of the above information will assist in a thorough assessment of the referral to ensure appropriate future appointment scheduling.
Where to send your referral
Electronic Transfer: eReferral templates are available from the GPQ website. Please download the relevant hospital template to your practice management software then submit the completed eReferral through your messaging agent.
Fax: Please fax the referral using the appropriate number listed under each specialty in our A-Z Specialty Listing on this website.
Post: Please post the referral directly to the outpatient clinic using the appropriate address below:
- PAH
(insert clinic name)
Outpatient Bookings
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Ipswich Road
Woolloongabba QLD 4102
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- QEII
(insert clinic name)
Outpatient Bookings
QEII Jubilee Hospital
Locked Bag 2
Archerfield QLD 4108
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- Redland
(insert clinic name)
Outpatient Bookings
Redland Hospital
PO Box 585
Cleveland QLD 4163
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Questions or concerns
If you have any concerns about the outcome of your referral, or if your patient's health status has changed, please contact the relevant hospital's specialty outpatient department.
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