A referral from a GP or non-GP specialist is required to access our service.
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
- A valid referral from a GP or specialist
- Above 16 years of age
- Has a spasticity related problem
Exclusion Criteria
- Patients who do not have a Medicare card
- Patents who do not have a spasticity related issue
- Patients under 16 years of age
Please submit referrals using the e-Referral system through HealthLink, which can be accessed through most clinical software systems.If unsure which Specialist you would like to refer to, address letters to Dr Cesar Uy or alternatively, address letters to one of the doctors listed in the ‘Other information’ section”
The following information must be included for referral to be accepted:
- Name of clinic e.g. Spasticity 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.