Indications for referral for clinic appointment
● Many neurological conditions affecting the brain, the spinal cord and the peripheral nerves require referral for neurophysiology testing.
Exclusion criteria
● Out of NSLHD area
Out of NSLHD
● Reason must be stated explicitly
● Resident of other 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:
● Referring doctor information
● Patient full name
● Date of birth
● Residential address
● Phone number
● Email address
● Medicare number
● Clinical information
Providing more information will aid the triage process and make it more likely that your patient will 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 Dr K. Ng or other specialist listed below
Fax: 9463 1017
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.
