How do I get an appointment at an outpatient clinic?
Patients are referred to specialist clinics by general practitioners (GPs) or other specialist doctors. Sometimes patients are referred for follow-up after being treated in the emergency department or the hospital.
Once we have received your referral, the specialist clinic staff will prioritise your appointment based on the information the referring doctor has provided about your condition. You might receive an appointment date straight away or be placed on a waiting list to receive an appointment at a later date.
The outpatient specialist clinic will contact you and your doctor with information about the outcome of your referral. If you do not receive a letter regarding your referral within 10 working days please contact outpatients reception on 4215 1396.