Indications for referral for clinic appointment:
- Acute and chronic viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections
- Fever of unknown origin
- HIV
- Extrapulmonary tuberculosis management
- Bone and joint infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Travel-related infections
- Infections in transplant and other immunosuppressed populations
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Advice on appropriate diagnostic tests
- Interpretation of microbiology results
- Antibiotic advice and management
Indications for urgent referral to local Emergency Department:
- Any signs of sepsis
- Acutely unwell patient
- Fever in a neutropaenic or significantly immunosuppressed patient
Exclusion criteria:
Out of NSLHD:
- Reason must be stated explicitly
- Resident of another LHD that does not provide the clinical service
- Continuing care of existing condition already managed by NSLHD
- Demonstrated complexity requiring services of NSLHD
- Compassionate circumstances, e.g. family, proximity, staff
The following information must be included for referral to be accepted:
- Relevant history
- List of current medications
- Relevant pathology and imaging
- Previous infectious diseases reviews/assessments
Providing more information will aid the triage process and enable your patient to be seen in the most timely manner possible
Please submit referrals using the eReferral system through HealthLink, which can be accessed through most clinical software systems
Alternatively, address letters to A/Prof Bernard Hudson & associates, or other specialist listed below
Fax (02) 9926 4081
Email: [email protected]
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 needed.
Telehealth services are available for follow up patients. Face to face reviews is preferred for new referrals/patients.
