You may self-refer, however referrals from a health service provider are preferred.
To ensure that our resources are directed towards those in most need we have a selection criteria to determine what problems can be seen in our clinic. The below information is mainly for GPs and other referring clinicians.
Inclusion Criteria
- GP, Specialist or self-referral
- Lives within the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD)
- Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), type 1 Diabetes, type 2 Diabetes, type 3c diabetes and Pre-Diabetes
Exclusion Criteria
- Out of NSLHD Local Health District
- Does not meet the eligibility criteria
Out of NSLHD
- Resident of other LHD that does not provide the clinical service
- Continuing care of existing condition already managed by NSLHD
- Compassionate circumstances, e.g. family, proximity, staff
Please submit referrals using the e-Referral system through HealthLink, which can be accessed through most clinical software systems
The following information must be included for a referral to be accepted:
- Name of clinic
- Date and duration of referral (GP referrals accepted for either a 12-month period or indefinite)
- Referrer's name, address, provider number and signature
- Patient's details - name, date of birth, address, phone numbers, Medicare number/Department of Veteran Affairs number
- Provisional diagnosis and reason for referral
- Finding/treatment to date
- Significant medical history
- List of medications
- Relevant social information
- Need for interpreter and preferred language
- If applicable, the most recent letter from any other physician, e.g. Cardiologist
Referrals with insufficient information will be returned to the GP/Specialist until further information is provided to the clinic. Providing more information will inform the triage process and ensure patients are seen in a timely manner.
Referrals will be triaged, and your patient will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible. This process may take between 1-4 weeks. You will be contacted if more information is need.
