Outpatient Services

Assessment and management of all ENT disorders

Scope

No cosmetic procedures will be assessed or undertaken in these clinics

Referral Process

• Complete surgical referral template 
• All referrals must be faxed to outpatients
• All referrals are triaged for urgency
• Provision of appropriate clinical information within the "reason for patient referral" section of the referral form is essential for accurate triaging and access to services. This will also assist with arranging appropriate Allied Health assessments where necessary
• Please provide copies of audiograms and any relevant pathology
• Both GP & patient will be notified of receipt of referral and expected waiting time for appointment

Reassessment Process

For patients who require reassessment regarding planned surgery or planned appointments, a new referral should be faxed through. In order to facilitate access, the new referral must contain the following information:

• State the referral is an update for a current patient
• Date of original referral
• Reason for requesting a review of referral. E.g. deterioration in clinical condition, pathology

The GP will be notified of the outcome of the re-triage process.